Davis-Lynch Inc v. Weatherford Int'l Inc, No. 6:07-cv-00559 (E.D. Tex. Apr. 20, 2009)

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This claim construction opinion construes the disputed terms in United St ates Patent No. 6,679,336 (“the ‘336 pate nt”). In the above -styled ca use of a ction, Plaintiff Davis-L ynch, Inc. (“Davis-Lynch”) accuses Defendant Weatherford International, Inc. (“Weatherford”) of infringing claims 33, 34, 35, 37, and 51 of the ‘336 patent. The parties have submitted a number of claim terms for construction. Davis-Lynch has filed an Opening Claim Construction Brief (Doc. No. 94) and a Reply Cla im Co nstruction B rief ( Doc. N o. 11 9).