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Quoted verbatim 4×
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cited 2× by 1 distinct case, last quoted 1984 ·
…but infringement cannot be avoided by the mere fact that the accused device is more or less efficient or performs additional functions.
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Top citers, strongest first. 14 distinct citers.
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discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
Goodwall Construction Co. v. Beers Construction Co.
infringement cannot be avoided by the mere fact that the accused device is more or less efficient
discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
Texas Instruments, Inc. v. United States International Trade Commission
infringement cannot be avoided by the mere fact that the accused device is more or less efficient or performs additional functions
examined
Cited as authority (quoted)
Amstar Corporation v. Envirotech Corporation and Energy Fuels Nuclear, Inc.
(2×)
but infringement cannot be avoided by the mere fact that the accused device is more or less efficient or performs additional functions.
discussed
Cited as authority (quoted)
Marvin Glass & Associates v. Sears, Roebuck & Company
clear, cogent, and satisfactory proof to remove all reasonable doubt
cited
Cited "see"
Underwater Devices Incorporated v. Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc., Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. v. Lester A. Haug, Don W. Schmid and Herman Gunther
See McCullough Tool Co. v. Well Surveys, Inc., 343 F.2d 381, 410 , 145 USPQ 6, 29 (10th Cir.1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 (1966).
cited
Cited "see"
Black v. Keystone Steel Fabrication
See McCullough Tool Co. v. Well Surveys, Inc., 343 F.2d 381, 388 (10th Cir. 1965), Cert. denied, 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 , 385 U.S. 990 , 87 S.Ct. 601 , 17 L.Ed.2d 451 (1966).
cited
Cited "see"
Black, Sivalls & Bryson, Inc. v. Keystone Steel Fabrication, Inc.
See McCullough Tool Co. v. Well Surveys, Inc., 343 F.2d 381, 388 (10th Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 , 385 U.S. 990 , 87 S.Ct. 601 , 17 L.Ed.2d 451 (1966).
cited
Cited "see"
Raymond C. Price and Control Sciences, Inc. v. Lake Sales Supply R.M., Inc.
See McCullough Tool Co. v. Well Surveys, Inc., 343 F.2d 381 (10th Cir. 1965) cert. denied, 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 (1965); Bewal, Inc. v. Minnesota Mining and Mfg.
discussed
Cited "see"
Congoleum Industries, Inc. v. Armstrong Cork Company
See, McCullough Tool Co. v. Well Surveys, Inc., 343 F.2d 381 (10th Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 (1966); United States v. Krasnov, 143 F.Supp. 184 (E.D.Pa.1956); aff’d per curiam 355 U.S. 5 , 78 S.Ct. 34 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957). 24 .
discussed
Cited "see"
Monsanto Company v. Rohm & Haas Company
(2×)
See too McCullough Tool Company v. Well Surveys, Inc, 343 F.2d 381 , 394 (10th Cir. 1965), cert. den. 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 (1966), rehearing den. 384 U.S. 947 , 86 S.Ct. 1452 , 16 L.Ed.2d 545 (1966); Armour & Co. v. Wilson & Co, Inc, 274 F.2d 143, 148 (7th Cir. 1960); Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation v. Tatnall Measuring Systems Company, 169 F.Supp. 1, 25 (E.D.Pa. 1958), aff’d on other grounds, 268 F. 2d 395 (3rd Cir. 1959), cert. den. 361 U.S. 984 , 80 S.Ct. 190 , 4 L.Ed.2d 151 .
cited
Cited "see"
Cummins Engine Company v. General Motors Corporation
See McCullough Tool Co. v. Well Survey, Inc., 343 F.2d 381 , 395 (10th Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 (1966).
discussed
Cited "see"
Hensley Equipment Company, Inc. v. Esco Corporation
See McCullough Tool Co. v. Well Surveys, Inc., 343 F.2d 381, 407-408 (10th Cir., 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 751 (1966); Turbo Machine Co. v. Proctor & Schwartz, Inc., 241 F.Supp. 723, 729 (E.D.Pa., 1965), aff’d, 362 F.2d 5 (3rd Cir., 1966). 19 .
discussed
Cited "see, e.g."
Continental Oil Company, Cross-Appellee v. Jimmy R. Cole, D/B/A Jim R. Cole & Associates and Cole Development Co. Inc., Cross-Appellants
See, e. g., McCullough Tool Company v. Well Surveys, Inc., 343 F.2d 381 (10th Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 (1966); Illinois Tool Works, Inc. v. Continental Can Company, 273 F.Supp. 94 (N.D.Ill.1967), aff’d, 397 F.2d 517 (7th Cir. 1968).
cited
Cited "see, e.g."
Charles S. White and American Metal Products Company v. The Fafnir Bearing Company
See also McCullough Tool Co. v. Well Surveys, Inc., 343 F.2d 381, 389 (10 Cir.), cert. denied 383 U.S. 933 , 86 S.Ct. 1061 , 15 L.Ed.2d 851 (1966).
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United States
v.
Grinnell Corp. Grinnell Corp. v. United States American District Telegraph Co. v. United States Holmes Electric Protective Co. v. United States and Automatic Fire Alarm Co. of Delaware v. United States
v.
Grinnell Corp. Grinnell Corp. v. United States American District Telegraph Co. v. United States Holmes Electric Protective Co. v. United States and Automatic Fire Alarm Co. of Delaware v. United States
No. 73. No. 74. No. 75. No. 76. No. 77.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 7, 1966.
383 U.S. 933
Denis G. Mclnemey for Grinnell Corp., Macdonald Flinn for American District Telegraph Co., Bud G. Holman for Holmes Electric Protective Co., and J. Francis Hayden for Automatic Fire Alarm Co. of Delaware, on the motion.
Published
Appeals from D. C. R. I. (Probable jurisdiction noted, 381 U. S. 910.) Motion for additional time for oral argument and for leave to have more than two attorneys participate in oral argument granted. One and one-half hours allotted to each side and four attorneys permitted to participate in oral argument for appellants.