Patent Fight Targets Boiler Protection in Absorption Refrigeration Systems
Published Date: 6/18/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is launching an investigation into certain boiler protection parts used in absorption refrigeration systems. This affects companies importing or selling these parts in the U.S., following a complaint about patent infringement filed by ARPC LLC and Paul Unmack. If the complaint holds, import bans or sales restrictions could start soon, impacting businesses and possibly saving money for patent holders.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Investigation may lead to import bans
On June 13, 2025 the Commission instituted an investigation into alleged infringement of claims 1, 4, 6, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,056,360 for certain boiler protection products. The complainants (ARPC LLC and Paul N. Unmack) asked the Commission to issue a general exclusion order, or alternatively a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders if infringement is found.
Product scope: RV refrigerator boiler parts
The investigation's defined scope is the plain-language category "RV refrigerator boiler protection and their components and accessories." If you import, sell for importation, or sell within the United States products in that category, your products are included in this investigation instituted June 13, 2025.
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