Stambler v. Atmos Energy Corp. et al, No. 2:10-cv-00594 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 30, 2012)

From the Opinion

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I. Introduction This provisional claim construction Order sets forth the Court’s initial constructions for certain disputed claim terms in United States Patents No s. 5,793,302 (“the ‘302 patent”) and 5,974,148 (“the ‘148 patent”), both titled “Method for Securing Information Relevant to a Transaction” (collectively, “the patents-in-suit”). This Order is intended to serve as a guideline framework with which the parties may proceed at an e arlier point in the litigation .