What is the U.S. Patent number for the poppet valve that Dryject may authorize me to use?

According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Dryject may authorize franchisees to use a poppet valve that is protected by U.S. Patent No. 10,119,627 B2. This patent, issued on November 6, 2018, covers a mechanical poppet valve used for controlling water flow.

Dryject's ability to authorize the use of this patent is based on a license agreement between Dryject and its affiliate, DryJect, Inc. Acquisition Corporation, which owns the patent. As a franchisee, you are not guaranteed the right to use this specific patented technology; Dryject only states that they "may" authorize its use.

It is important to note that Dryject is not obligated to protect a franchisee against infringement claims related to the patents. However, Dryject states that they believe their patents are important and intend to exercise their best efforts to protect them. If litigation involving the patents is instituted or threatened against a franchisee, the franchisee must notify Dryject promptly and cooperate fully in defending or settling the litigation. Dryject retains the right to control any litigation involving a patent licensed by them to the franchisee.