Cambria v. Hirsch - Complaint

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
ALEXANDRIA DIVISION
CAMBRIA COMPANY LLC,
Plaintiff,
1:21-cv-143
Case No. _________
v.
HIRSCH GLASS CORP., JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

d/b/a SPECTRUM QUARTZ,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT
Plaintiff Cambria Company LLC alleges as follows for its claims of patent infringement
against Defendant Hirsch Glass Corp., doing business as Spectrum Quartz:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is a civil action arising under the patent laws of the United States, 35 U.S.C.
§ 1 et seq., including specifically 35 U.S.C. § 271, based on Defendant’s willful infringement of
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,718,303 (the “’303 Patent”), 9,993,942 (the “’942 Patent”), and 10,300,626 (the
“’626 Patent”) (collectively, the “Asserted Utility Patents”), and U.S. Patent Nos. D712,670 (the
“D’670 Patent”), D737,577 (the “D’577 Patent”), D750,905 (the “D’905 Patent”), D780,332 (the
“D’332 Patent”), and D780,333 (the “D’333 Patent”) (collectively, the “Asserted Design Patents,”
and, together with the Asserted Utility Patents, the “Asserted Patents”) by the unauthorized
manufacture, use, offer for sale, sale, and/or importation of Defendant’s infringing products
accused herein.
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THE PARTIES
2. Plaintiff Cambria Company LLC (“Cambria”) is a limited liability company
organized under the laws of Minnesota and having its principal place of business at 805 Enterprise
Drive East, Suite H, Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011.
3. On information and belief, Defendant Hirsch Glass Corp. (“Hirsch Glass”) is a New
Jersey domestic partnership doing business as Spectrum Quartz, with a principal place of business
at 115 Melrich Road, Suite 2, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512, and a physical office space at 3920
Stonecroft Boulevard, Suite J, Chantilly, Virginia 20151. On information and belief, Hirsch Glass
became registered to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with an Entity ID number of
F2044198, on or around November 21, 2016.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
4. This Complaint includes claims for patent infringement arising under the patent
laws of the United States, Title 35 of the United States Code. This Court has subject matter
jurisdiction over this action under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1338(a).
5. Hirsch Glass is subject to personal jurisdiction due to its contacts with the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and in particular, with the Eastern District of Virginia. On
information and belief, individually or in concert with others, Hirsch Glass manufactures, imports,
distributes, markets, sells, and offers to sell products, including quartz surface products, under the
brand name Spectrum Quartz for distribution and sale in this District.
6. Hirsch Glass maintains a website that markets Spectrum Quartz branded products
throughout the United States, including in this District. See http://www.spectrumquartz.com/.
7. On information and belief, Hirsch Glass also sells Spectrum Quartz branded
products to independently owned fabricators, kitchen and bath retailers, and other dealers and
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retailers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in particular, in the Eastern District of
Virginia. See http://www.spectrumquartz.com/dealers/. For example, the Spectrum Quartz
website identifies at least the following locations for “Where to Buy” Spectrum Quartz products
within this District: one store in Alexandria, Virginia; three stores in Ashburn, Virginia; eight
stores in Chantilly, Virginia; nine stores in Fairfax, Virginia; one store in Falls Church, Virginia;
two stores in Leesburg, Virginia; one store in Purcelville, Virginia; and seven stores in Sterling,
Virginia.
8. On information and belief, Hirsch Glass operates a physical office and facility at
3920 Stonecroft Boulevard, Suite J, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, from which it markets and
distributes Spectrum Quartz branded products in this District.
9. Hirsch Glass is further subject to personal jurisdiction in this District because it has
committed one or more acts of patent infringement within this District.
10. Venue is proper in this judicial District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391 and 1400(b)
because Hirsch Glass has committed acts of infringement in this judicial District where the
infringing products can be found and because Hirsch Glass has a regular and established physical
place of business in this judicial District.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
11. Cambria is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of natural quartz
surface products. Cambria’s quartz surface products have a variety of uses in homes and
businesses, including, but not limited to, countertops, floor tiles, vanities, fireplace surrounds, wet
bars, and showers.
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12. Cambria earned its reputation as a leader in the industry through years of innovation
and a steadfast commitment to high quality in the design and manufacture of its products. Cambria
was the first and only U.S. producer of quartz surface products for many years.
13. Quartz surface products have multiple performance benefits over other surface
products. For example, quartz surfaces never have to be sealed, unlike granite, marble and other
surfaces that require regular maintenance. Quartz surfaces are also scratch and stain resistant,
nonabsorbent, and do not harbor harmful bacteria.
14. Cambria led the charge to grow the demand for quartz surface products by investing
millions of dollars in research and development, which led to Cambria commercializing quartz
product designs that have revolutionized the market.
15. In 2011, Cambria changed the quartz countertop industry when it introduced its
Waterstone Collection, which featured new designs capturing the colors and complex patterns
reflective of the movement seen in quarried stones like marble and granite. Cambria expanded the
Waterstone Collection in 2012, including with Cambria’s Bradshaw design, and again in 2014,
including with Cambria’s Berwyn design.
16. In 2015, Cambria again revolutionized the industry with its Brittanicca and Ella
designs as part of its Marble Collection. These designs were followed shortly by Cambria’s
Oakmoor and Roxwell designs as part of its Oceanic Collection. In 2017, Cambria expanded its
Marble Collection with its Annicca, Clareanne, Queen Anne, Brittanicca Gold, Brittanicca Warm,
Delgatie, and Ironsbridge designs. In 2018, Cambria introduced its Levven, Mersey, Skara Brae,
Bentley, Clairidge, and Golden Dragon designs. In 2020, Cambria introduced its Clovelly,
Gladstone, and Portrush designs.
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17. Following the success of Cambria’s innovative quartz surface products, Hirsch
Glass began marketing imitation copies of Cambria’s products using Cambria’s proprietary
designs and technology.
18. For example, Hirsch Glass introduced its Carefree design, which was made to
imitate Cambria’s original Bradshaw design:
Cambria Bradshaw Spectrum Quartz Carefree

(covered by D’670 Patent)
19. Similarly, Hirsch Glass introduced its Poise Light design, which was made to
imitate Cambria’s original Berwyn design:
Cambria Berwyn Spectrum Poise Light

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20. Further, Hirsch Glass introduced its Symphony design, which was made to imitate
Cambria’s original Roxwell design:
Cambria Roxwell Spectrum Symphony

(covered by D’905 and D’333 Patents)
21. Hirsch Glass continued to expand its infringing activities in 2018. On or around
January 9–11, 2018, Hirsch Glass displayed slabs at The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
including its Spectrum Quartz branded Summit, Snowdrift, and Salt Flats designs. Hirsch Glass’s
Summit design, for example, was made to imitate Cambria’s original Brittanicca design:
Cambria Brittanicca Spectrum Quartz Summit

22. In addition to the designs discussed above, Hirsch Glass began marketing designs
called Arctic, White Sands, Salt Flats, Snowdrift, Snowpack, Tundra, Glacial, Mirage, Pinnacle,
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Elevation, Sierra, Cirrus, and Sahara, which were also designed to imitate Cambria’s innovative
products using Cambria’s proprietary technology, as described in further detail below.
CAMBRIA’S ASSERTED PATENTS
23. The ’303 Patent, titled “Processed Slabs, and Systems and Methods Related
Thereto,” was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August
1, 2017, and names Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, II and Martin E. Davis as the inventors. The ’303
Patent claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 14/463,494, filed on August 19, 2014, which
is the effective filing date of the ’303 Patent. A true and correct copy of the ’303 Patent is attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
24. Cambria owns all substantial rights, titles, and interests in and to the ’303 Patent,
including the exclusive right and standing to bring suit with respect to any past, present, and future
infringement. The ’303 Patent is valid, enforceable, and in full force and effect.
25. The following Cambria products are marked with the ’303 Patent in accordance
with 35 U.S.C. § 287: Annicca, Bentley, Brittanicca, Brittanicca Gold, Brittanicca Warm,
Clairidge, Clareanne, Clovelly, Delgatie, Ella, Gladstone, Golden Dragon, Ironsbridge, Levven,
Mersey, Oakmoor, Portrush, Queen Anne, Roxwell, and Skara Brae. Cambria marks the ’303
Patent number on slab labels and sample labels.
26. The ’942 Patent, titled “Processed Slabs, and Systems and Methods Related
Thereto,” was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June
hereto as Exhibit B.
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29. The ’626 Patent, titled “Synthetic Molded Slabs, and Systems and Methods Related
Thereto,” was duly and legally issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May
hereto as Exhibit C.
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32. The D’670 Patent, titled “Portion of a Slab,” was duly and legally issued by the
United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 9, 2014, and names Jon Louis
Grzeskowiak, Summer Lane Kath, and Martin E. Davis as the inventors. The application that
issued as the D’670 Patent was filed on March 15, 2013. A true and correct copy of the D’670
Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit D.
33. Cambria owns all substantial rights, titles, and interests in and to the D’670 Patent,
infringement. The D’670 Patent is valid, enforceable, and in full force and effect.
34. Cambria’s Bradshaw product is marked with the D’670 Patent in accordance with
35 U.S.C. § 287. Cambria marks the D’670 Patent number on slab labels and sample labels.
United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 1, 2015, and names Martin E. Davis,
Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, II, and Summer Lane Kath as the inventors. The application that issued
as the D’577 Patent was filed on September 12, 2014. A true and correct copy of the D’577 Patent
is attached hereto as Exhibit E.
37. Cambria’s Berwyn product is marked with the D’577 Patent in accordance with 35
U.S.C. § 287. Cambria marks the D’577 Patent number on slab labels and sample labels.
United States Patent and Trademark Office on March 8, 2016, and names Martin E. Davis, Jon
Louis Grzeskowiak, II, and Summer Lane Kath as the inventors. The application that issued as
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the D’905 Patent was filed on January 16, 2015. A true and correct copy of the D’905 Patent is
attached hereto as Exhibit F.
40. Cambria’s Roxwell product is marked with the D’905 Patent in accordance with 35
41. The D’332 Patent, titled “Slab,” was duly and legally issued by the United States
Patent and Trademark Office on February 28, 2017, and names Martin E. Davis, Jon Louis
Grzeskowiak, II, and Summer Lane Kath as the inventors. The application that issued as the D’332
Patent was filed on August 3, 2015. A true and correct copy of the D’332 Patent is attached hereto
as Exhibit G.
42. Cambria’s Brittanicca product is marked with the D’332 Patent in accordance with
35 U.S.C. § 287. Cambria marks the D’332 Patent number on slab labels and sample labels.
44. The D’333 Patent, titled “Slab,” was duly and legally issued by the United States
Patent and Trademark Office on February 28, 2017, and names Martin E. Davis, Jon Louis
Grzeskowiak, II, and Summer Lane Kath as the inventors. The application that issued as the D’333
Patent was filed on August 3, 2015. A true and correct copy of the D’333 Patent is attached hereto
as Exhibit H.
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45. Cambria’s Roxwell product is marked with the D’333 Patent in accordance with 35
DEFENDANT’S ACTIVITIES
47. As described below, Hirsch Glass makes, uses, imports, distributes, supplies,
markets, offers for sale, and/or sells Spectrum Quartz branded products that infringe one or more
claims of the ’303 Patent and the ’626 Patent, including but not limited to the Summit, Snowdrift,
Arctic, Salt Flats, White Sands, Snowpack, Tundra, Glacial, Mirage, Pinnacle, Elevation, Sierra,
Cirrus, Sahara, and Symphony products pictured below (collectively, the “Utility Patent Accused
Products”). See, e.g., http://www.spectrumquartz.com/quartz/designs/. Further, as described
below, Hirsch Glass’s process for making the Utility Patent Accused Products infringes one or
more claims of the ’942 Patent.
Summit Snowdrift Arctic
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Salt Flats White Sands Snowpack
Tundra Glacial Mirage
Pinnacle Elevation Sierra
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Cirrus Sahara Symphony
48. On information and belief, additional Utility Patent Accused Products that Hirsch
Glass makes, uses, imports, distributes, supplies, markets, offers for sale, and/or sells are arranged
similarly, or in different arrangements that meet one or more claims of the ’303 Patent and the
’626 Patent, and for which the process of manufacture meets one or more claims of the ’942 Patent.
49. As described below, Hirsch Glass makes, uses, imports, distributes, supplies,
markets, offers for sale, and/or sells Spectrum Quartz branded products that infringe the D’670
Patent, including at least Hirsch Glass’s Carefree product (pictured below); the D’577 Patent,
including at least Hirsch Glass’s Poise Light product (pictured below); the D’905 Patent, including
at least Hirsch Glass’s Symphony product (pictured above); the D’332 Patent, including at least
Hirsch Glass’s Summit and Pinnacle products (pictured above); and the D’333 Patent, including
at least Hirsch Glass’s Symphony product (pictured above) (collectively, the “Design Patent
Accused Products”).
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Carefree Poise Light
50. As discussed above, Hirsch Glass is providing or has previously provided the
Utility Patent Accused Products and the Design Patent Accused Products from a number of
locations in the United States, including locations in this District and through its nationwide
website. See http://www.spectrumquartz.com/dealers/.
51. In addition, Hirsch Glass has filed patent applications that appropriate Cambria’s
earlier-filed patented technology and confirm Hirsch Glass’s infringement of the Asserted Utility
Patents. For example, on September 25, 2014—more than a month after Cambria filed the patent
application to which the Asserted Utility Patents claim priority—Hirsch Glass’s President, Alex
Xie, filed U.S. Patent Application No. 14/469,249, which issued as U.S. Patent No. 9,511,516 (the
“’516 Patent”). The ’516 Patent is entitled “Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Quartz
Slab.” On information and belief, the ’516 Patent discloses aspects of the Utility Patent Accused
Products and the process for manufacturing them. A true and correct copy of the ’516 Patent is
attached hereto as Exhibit I.
52. On December 26, 2017—more than three years after Cambria filed the patent
application to which the Asserted Utility Patents claim priority—Mr. Xie filed U.S. Patent
Application No. 15/854,519, which issued as U.S. Patent No. 10,035,733 (the “’733 Patent”). The
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’733 Patent is entitled “Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Quartz Slab.” On information
and belief, the ’733 Patent discloses aspects of the Utility Patent Accused Products and the process
for manufacturing them. The ’733 Patent purports to incorporate the ’516 Patent by reference.
See ’733 Patent at 5:34–35, 6:11–12. A true and correct copy of the ’733 Patent is attached hereto
as Exhibit J.
53. According to assignment database records available on the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office’s public website, the ’516 Patent and the ’733 Patent are each assigned to SQIP,
LLC, as recorded at reel/frame 055004/0903. On information and belief, “SQIP” stands for
“Spectrum Quartz Intellectual Property.”
54. As detailed further below, Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent and ’733 Patent provide additional
evidence that the Utility Patent Accused Products infringe Cambria’s ’303 Patent and ’942 Patent,
and that the process for manufacturing the Utility Patent Accused Products infringes Cambria’s
’626 Patent.
55. Cambria has not authorized Hirsch Glass to copy, reproduce, manufacture,
duplicate, disseminate, distribute, import, sell, offer for sale, or display any quartz surface products
produced with the technology claimed by any of the Asserted Utility Patents.
56. Cambria has not authorized Hirsch Glass to copy, reproduce, manufacture,
duplicate, disseminate, distribute, import, sell, offer for sale, or display any quartz surface products
produced with the designs claimed by any of the Asserted Design Patents.
57. On or about December 26, 2017, the ’303 Patent was listed in an Information
Disclosure Statement for U.S. Patent Application No. 15/854,519, which was filed by, and names
as the sole inventor, the President of Hirsch Glass, Mr. Xie. A true and correct copy of Mr. Xie’s
Information Disclosure Statement listing the ’303 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit K.
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58. In addition to the constructive notice provided by Cambria’s patent markings and
the actual notice apparent from Mr. Xie’s Information Disclosure Statement, Cambria provided
actual written notice to Hirsch Glass of its infringement of the ’303 Patent and the D’332 Patent
on February 6, 2018. A true and correct copy of Cambria’s letter providing actual written notice
to Hirsch Glass of its infringement is attached as Exhibit L.
59. In addition to the constructive notice provided by Cambria’s patent markings,
Hirsch Glass is and has been aware of the ’942 Patent, the ’626 Patent, the D’670 Patent, the D’577
Patent, the D’905 Patent, and the D’333 Patent since at least the filing of this lawsuit.
60. Despite Hirsch Glass’s knowledge of the Asserted Patents, Hirsch Glass continues
to willfully violate Cambria’s intellectual property rights by infringing the Asserted Patents.
COUNT I – INFRINGEMENT OF THE ’303 PATENT
61. Cambria incorporates by reference and realleges, as if fully set forth herein,
paragraphs 1–60 of this Complaint.
62. As described below, in violation of at least 35 U.S.C. § 271(a), Hirsch Glass
infringes and/or has infringed, literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, at least claim 1 of the
’303 Patent by importing, making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Accused Utility Patent
Products without a license or permission from Cambria, including in this judicial District.
63. Claim 1 of the ’303 Patent recites as follows:
1. A processed slab, comprising: a major surface at least 2 feet wide by at least

6 feet long and extending perpendicularly to a slab thickness, the major surface
having at least a first pigmented vein extending generally lengthwise from edge-to-
edge that separates at least second and third pigmented veins extending generally
lengthwise and positioned on opposing sides of the first pigmented vein, wherein
the first pigmented vein is defined by a first particulate mineral mix and at least the
first particulate mineral mix is separated from and forms a substantially unmixed
layer with respect to a second particulate mineral mix defining the second
pigmented vein according to a predefined layer pattern such that each of the first
and second pigmented veins has a vein thickness equal to and parallel to the slab
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thickness, the second particulate mineral mix being different than the first
particulate mineral mix.
64. On information and belief, the Accused Utility Patent Products are processed slabs,
comprising a major surface at least 2 feet wide by at least 6 feet long and extending perpendicularly
to a slab thickness. Specifically, Hirsch Glass markets each of the Accused Utility Patent Products
as being slabs that are each 63 inches (5.25 feet) wide and 120 inches (10 feet) long. 1 Moreover,
Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent states that “a processed slab[] may be provided which may include a major
surface at least two feet wide by at least six feet long and extending perpendicularly to a slab
thickness.” ’733 Patent at 2:26–29; see also id. at 6:28–31.
65. On information and belief, the major surface of each Accused Utility Patent
Product has at least a first pigmented vein extending generally lengthwise from edge-to-edge that
separates at least second and third pigmented veins extending generally lengthwise and positioned
on opposing sides of the first pigmented vein. This is shown by the pictures of each Accused
Utility Patent Product available on Hirsch Glass’s website. See supra note 1. Moreover, Mr. Xie’s
’733 Patent states that “the processed slab includes at least one vein of a combination of materials;
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See, e.g., http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/summit/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/snowdrift/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/arctic/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/salt-flats/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/white-sands/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/snowpack/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/tundra/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/glacial/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/mirage/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/pinnacle/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/elevation/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/sierra/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/sahara/#slab
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/products/bliss/qm8467-slab-view-md/
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wherein the at least one vein extends generally lengthwise from a first edge of the processed slab
to an opposing second edge.” ’733 Patent at 2:29–32; see also, e.g., id. at 6:31–35, Figs. 3, 5, 7.
Further, Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent states that “[q]uartz and resin mixtures of different colors or
compositions can be dropped to produce a pattern or veining,” and “[t]his pattern or veining will
appear as ‘layers’” in the slab. ’516 Patent at 9:1–3; see also, e.g., id. at 7:56–60.
66. On information and belief, in each Accused Utility Patent Product, the first
pigmented vein is defined by a first particulate mineral mix and at least the first particulate mineral
mix is separated from and forms a substantially unmixed layer with respect to a second particulate
mineral mix defining the second pigmented vein according to a predefined layer pattern such that
each of the first and second pigmented veins has a vein thickness equal to and parallel to the slab
thickness. This is shown by the pictures of each Accused Utility Patent Product available on
Hirsch Glass’s website. See supra note 1. Moreover, Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent states that “the at least
one vein has a thickness equal to and parallel to the slab thickness.” ’733 Patent at 2:33–34; see
also, e.g., id. at 6:35–36, Fig. 5. Further, Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent states that “[q]uartz and resin
mixtures of different colors or compositions can be dropped to produce a pattern or veining,” and
“[t]his pattern or veining will appear as ‘layers’” in the slab. ’516 Patent at 9:1–3; see also, e.g.,
id. at 7:56–60.
67. On information and belief, in each Accused Utility Patent Product, the second
particulate mineral mix is different than the first particulate mineral mix. This is shown by the
pictures of each Accused Utility Patent Product available on Hirsch Glass’s website. See supra
note 1. Moreover, Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent states that “[q]uartz and resin mixtures of different colors
or compositions can be dropped to produce a pattern or veining.” ’516 Patent at 9:1–3; see also,
e.g., id. at 7:56–60. Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent also states that “[t]he method may further include
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supplying a second mixture of quartz and resin to an inner chamber of a mold, wherein the second
mixture is different from the first mixture.” Id. at 3:25–28; see also, e.g., id. at 5:61–64.
68. Cambria has been damaged as a result of the infringing conduct by Hirsch Glass
alleged above. Thus, Hirsch Glass is at least liable to Cambria in an amount that compensates
Cambria for such infringement, which by law cannot be less than a reasonable royalty, together
with interest and costs as fixed by this Court under 35 U.S.C. § 284.
69. Hirsch Glass’s infringement of the ’303 Patent has caused, and will continue to
cause, Cambria to suffer substantial and irreparable harm unless Hirsch Glass is enjoined by this
Court pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.
70. Since at least December 26, 2017, Hirsch Glass has been on notice of and has actual
knowledge of the ’303 Patent. Further, Hirsch Glass has had constructive knowledge of the ’303
Patent from Cambria’s patent markings. Despite obtaining knowledge of the ’303 Patent, Hirsch
Glass has failed to cease its infringing activities.
71. Hirsch Glass’s infringement of the ’303 Patent is, has been, and continues to be,
willful, intentional, deliberate, and/or in conscious disregard of Cambria’s rights. Hirsch Glass’s
willful infringement entitles Cambria to increased damages under 35 U.S.C. § 284 and to
attorney’s fees and costs incurred in prosecuting this action under 35 U.S.C. § 285.
COUNT II – INFRINGEMENT OF THE ’942 PATENT
infringes and/or has infringed, directly or indirectly, and literally or under the doctrine of
equivalents, at least claim 1 of the ’942 Patent by importing, making, using, offering to sell, and/or
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selling the Accused Utility Patent Products without a license or permission from Cambria,
including in this judicial District.
74. Further, in violation of at least 35 U.S.C. § 271(g), Hirsch Glass imports, offers to
sell, sells, and/or uses within the United States the Accused Utility Patent Products, which are
made by the process patented in at least claim 1 of the ’942 Patent. Prior to importation into the
United States, the Accused Utility Patent Products are neither materially changed by subsequent
processes, nor do they become a trivial and nonessential component of another product.
1. A process of forming a processed slab from different particulate mineral

mixes, comprising:
positioning a slab mold in a substantially non-horizontal orientation;
dispensing multiple different particulate mineral mixes into the substantially
non-horizontally oriented mold so as to fill a mold space that is at least 6
feet long by at least 2 feet wide, the multiple different particulate mineral
mixes being differently pigmented;
adjusting the mold to a substantially horizontal orientation while the multiple
different particulate mineral mixes are in the mold; and
vibrating and compacting the multiple different particulate mineral mixes
arranged in the mold while the mold is in the substantially horizontal
orientation.
76. On information and belief, the Accused Utility Patent Products are made by a
process of forming a processed slab from different particulate mineral mixes. This is shown by
the pictures of each Accused Utility Patent Product available on Hirsch Glass’s website. See supra
note 1. Moreover, Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent states that “the processed slab includes at least one vein
of a combination of materials.” ’733 Patent at 2:29–30; see also, e.g., id. at 6:31–32, Fig. 5.
Further, Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent discloses the use of “[q]uartz and resin mixtures of different colors
or compositions” in forming a processed slab. ’516 Patent at 9:1–3; see also, e.g., id. at 7:56–60.
77. On information and belief, the process for making each of the Accused Utility
Patent Products comprises positioning a slab mold in a substantially non-horizontal orientation

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and dispensing multiple different particulate mineral mixes into the substantially non-horizontally
oriented mold so as to fill a mold space that is at least 6 feet long by at least 2 feet wide, the
multiple different particulate mineral mixes being differently pigmented. Specifically, Hirsch
Glass markets each of the Accused Utility Patent Products as being slabs that are each 63 inches
(5.25 feet) wide and 120 inches (10 feet) long. See supra note 1. Moreover, Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent
states that “a method is provided which includes orienting the mold structure 28 in the vertical
position shown in FIG. 1 to receive material. Thereafter, the method may include depositing
material into the mold structure.” ’733 Patent at 6:4–8; see also, e.g., id. at 4:18–23, 4:57–49,
Figs. 1, 7. Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent also states that “a processed slab[] may be provided which may
include a major surface at least two feet wide by at least six feet long and extending perpendicularly
to a slab thickness.” Id. at 2:26–29; see also, e.g., id. at 6:28–31. Further, Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent
states that “[t]he mold . . . is in a vertical position as shown in FIG. 1” when dispensing the
particulate mineral mixes. ’516 Patent at 7:15–17; see also, e.g., id. at 11:29–31 (“The mold cover
gate 50 is removed to accept quartz and resin mixture when the mold 40 is in the vertical position
of FIG. 1.”). The ’516 Patent further states that “[q]uartz and resin mixtures of different colors or
compositions can be dropped to produce a pattern or veining.” Id. at 9:1–3; see also, e.g., id. at
7:56–60, Figs. 1–5.
78. On information and belief, the process of making the Accused Utility Patent
Products further comprises adjusting the mold to a substantially horizontal orientation while the
multiple different particulate mineral mixes are in the mold; and vibrating and compacting the
multiple different particulate mineral mixes arranged in the mold while the mold is in the
substantially horizontal orientation. The Accused Utility Patent Products are the result of this
process. See supra note 1. Moreover, Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent states that “[a]fter depositing the
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mixed material 6a and 8a into the mold 28, the mold gate 28b can be closed and then the mold 28
can be rotated from its vertical position to a horizontal one,” before “further process[ing] such as
disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 9,511,516, to Xie.” ’733 Patent at 5:26–35; see also, e.g., Figs. 1–2.
Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent states that “when the chamber 40g is filled up to the top opening 40f, a mold
gate 50 is put in position to cover the mold opening 40f, the mold 40 is then turned from the vertical
position of FIG. 1, to a horizontal or flat position,” whereupon “the mold gate 50 will prevent the
first, second, and third mixtures in the chamber 40g from falling out of the chamber 40g.” ’516
Patent at 6:52–59; see also, e.g., Figs. 1–7. The ’516 Patent further states that the slab is
“transfer[red] into a vacuum press machine” and, “[a]fter the slab 400 . . . is pressed,” “it is moved
into a curing machine.” Id. at 9:18–22.
81. Since at least the filing of this Complaint, Hirsch Glass has been on notice of and
has actual knowledge of the ’942 Patent. Further, Hirsch Glass has had constructive knowledge
of the ’942 Patent from Cambria’s patent markings. Despite obtaining knowledge of the ’942
Patent, Hirsch Glass has failed to cease its infringing activities.
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COUNT III – INFRINGEMENT OF THE ’626 PATENT
infringes and/or has infringed, literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, at least claim 1 of the
’626 Patent by importing, making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling the Accused Utility Patent
Products without a license or permission from Cambria, including in this judicial District.
1. A processed slab comprising a quartz material, comprising:

a major surface at least 2 feet wide by at least 6 feet long and extending
perpendicularly to a slab thickness, the major surface having a first
substantially bowed pigmented vein that extends generally lengthwise
from edge-to-edge, wherein the first substantially bowed pigmented
vein has a vein thickness equal to and parallel to the slab thickness,
wherein the slab comprises at least two different particulate mineral
mixes distributed in a series of successive layers according to a
predefined pattern, a first of the two different particulate mineral mixes
defining the first substantially bowed pigmented vein, and wherein the
first particulate mineral mix occupies the entire slab thickness at a first
region that defines the first substantially bowed pigmented vein and a
second of the two different particulate mineral mixes occupies the entire
slab thickness at a second region, the first particulate mineral mix being
absent from the second region and the second particulate mineral mix
being absent from the first region.
86. On information and belief, the Accused Utility Patent Products are processed slabs
comprising a quartz material. See, e.g., Spectrum Quartz Material Safety Data Sheet, available at
http://www.spectrumquartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SpectrumQuartz_MSDS.pdf.
87. On information and belief, the Accused Utility Patent Products comprise a major
surface at least 2 feet wide by at least 6 feet long and extending perpendicularly to a slab thickness.
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Specifically, Hirsch Glass markets each of the Accused Utility Patent Products as being slabs that
are each 63 inches (5.25 feet) wide and 120 inches (10 feet) long. See supra note 1. Moreover,
Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent states that “a processed slab[] may be provided which may include a major
surface at least two feet wide by at least six feet long and extending perpendicularly to a slab
thickness.” ’733 Patent at 2:26–29; see also, e.g., id. at 6:28–31.
88. On information and belief, the major surface of each Accused Utility Patent Product
has a first substantially bowed pigmented vein that extends generally lengthwise from edge-to-
edge, wherein the first substantially bowed pigmented vein has a vein thickness equal to and
parallel to the slab thickness. This is shown by the pictures of each Accused Utility Patent Product
available on Hirsch Glass’s website. See supra note 1. Moreover, Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent states
that “the processed slab includes at least one vein of a combination of materials; wherein the at
least one vein extends generally lengthwise from a first edge of the processed slab to an opposing
second edge; wherein the at least one vein has a thickness equal to and parallel to the slab
thickness.” ’733 Patent at 2:29–34; see also, e.g., id. at 6:31–36. Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent also
describes “a waved layer result in the mold.” Id. at 5:20–21; see also, e.g., id. at Figs. 3, 5, 7.
Further, Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent states that “[q]uartz and resin mixtures of different colors or
compositions can be dropped to produce a pattern or veining,” and “[t]his pattern or veining will
appear as ‘layers’” in the slab. ’516 Patent at 9:1–3; see also, e.g., id. at 7:56–60.
89. On information and belief, for each Accused Utility Patent Product, the slab
comprises at least two different particulate mineral mixes distributed in a series of successive
layers according to a predefined pattern, a first of the two different particulate mineral mixes
defining the first substantially bowed pigmented vein, and wherein the first particulate mineral
mix occupies the entire slab thickness at a first region that defines the first substantially bowed
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pigmented vein and a second of the two different particulate mineral mixes occupies the entire slab
thickness at a second region, the first particulate mineral mix being absent from the second region
and the second particulate mineral mix being absent from the first region. This is shown by the
pictures of each Accused Utility Patent Product available on Hirsch Glass’s website. See supra
note 1. Moreover, Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent states that “the processed slab includes at least one vein
of a combination of materials; wherein the at least one vein extends generally lengthwise from a
first edge of the processed slab to an opposing second edge; wherein the at least one vein has a
thickness equal to and parallel to the slab thickness.” ’733 Patent at 2:29–34; see also, e.g., id. at
6:31–36. Mr. Xie’s ’733 Patent also describes “a waved layer result in the mold.” Id. at 5:20–21;
see also, e.g., id. at Figs. 3, 5, 7. Further, Mr. Xie’s ’516 Patent states that “[q]uartz and resin
mixtures of different colors or compositions can be dropped to produce a pattern or veining,” and
“[t]his pattern or veining will appear as ‘layers’” in the slab. ’516 Patent at 9:1–3; see also, e.g.,
id. at 7:56–60.
has actual knowledge of the ’626 Patent. Further, Hirsch Glass has had constructive knowledge
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of the ’626 Patent from Cambria’s patent markings. Despite obtaining knowledge of the ’626
COUNT IV – INFRINGEMENT OF THE D’670 PATENT
infringes and/or has infringed, literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, the D’670 Patent by
importing, making, using, offering to sell, and/or selling products, including but not limited to its
Carefree product, without a license or permission from Cambria, including in this judicial District.
96. The D’670 Patent is directed to a “portion of a slab” as shown in its sole figure:
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97. As shown below, the design of Hirsch Glass’s infringing Carefree product, in the
eye of the ordinary observer who is familiar with the prior art in the field, appears substantially
similar to the ornamental design of the D’670 Patent:
99. Hirsch Glass has applied the patented design of the D’670 Patent, or at least a
colorable imitation thereof, to an article of manufacture for the purpose of sale, and/or has sold or
exposed for sale an article of manufacture to which such design or colorable imitation has been
applied. Thus, Hirsch Glass is liable to Cambria to the extent of Hirsch Glass’s total profit for
such sales under 35 U.S.C. § 289.
100. Hirsch Glass’s infringement of the D’670 Patent has caused, and will continue to
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has actual knowledge of the D’670 Patent. Further, Hirsch Glass has had constructive knowledge
of the D’670 Patent from Cambria’s patent markings. Despite obtaining knowledge of the D’670
102. Hirsch Glass’s infringement of the D’670 Patent is, has been, and continues to be,
COUNT V – INFRINGEMENT OF THE D’577 PATENT
Poise Light product, without a license or permission from Cambria, including in this judicial
District.
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106. As shown below, the design of Hirsch Glass’s infringing Poise Light product, in
the eye of the ordinary observer who is familiar with the prior art in the field, appears substantially
29
has actual knowledge of the D’577 Patent. Further, Hirsch Glass has had constructive knowledge
of the D’577 Patent from Cambria’s patent markings. Despite obtaining knowledge of the D’577
COUNT VI – INFRINGEMENT OF THE D’905 PATENT
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Symphony product, without a license or permission from Cambria, including in this judicial
District.
115. As shown below, the design of Hirsch Glass’s infringing Symphony product, in the
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119. Since the filing of this Complaint, Hirsch Glass has been on notice of and has actual
knowledge of the D’905 Patent. Further, Hirsch Glass has had constructive knowledge of the
D’905 Patent from Cambria’s patent markings. Despite obtaining knowledge of the D’905 Patent,
Hirsch Glass has failed to cease its infringing activities.
COUNT VII – INFRINGEMENT OF THE D’332 PATENT
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Summit and Pinnacle products, without a license or permission from Cambria, including in this
judicial District.
123. The D’332 Patent is directed to a “slab” as shown in its sole figure:
124. As shown below, the design of Hirsch Glass’s infringing Summit (below on the
left) and Pinnacle (below on the right) products, in the eye of the ordinary observer who is familiar
with the prior art in the field, appear substantially similar to the ornamental design of the D’332
Patent:
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128. Since at least February 6, 2018, Hirsch Glass has been on notice of and has actual
COUNT VIII – INFRINGEMENT OF THE D’333 PATENT
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Symphony product, without a license or permission from Cambria, including in this judicial
District.
132. The D’333 Patent is directed to a “slab” as shown in its sole figure:
133. As shown below, the design of Hirsch Glass’s infringing Symphony product, in the
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137. Since the filing of this Complaint, Hirsch Glass has been on notice of and has actual
JURY TRIAL DEMAND
139. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 38, Cambria demands a trial by jury
on all issues that are properly triable to a jury.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Cambria respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment
for Cambria and against Hirsch Glass, granting Cambria the following relief:
A. A judgment that Hirsch Glass has infringed one or more claims of the Asserted
Patents;
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B. An award of damages pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 284 adequate to compensate Cambria

for Hirsch Glass’s infringement and in no event less than a reasonable royalty,
together with both pre- and post-judgment interest and costs as fixed by the Court
from the first date of infringement of the Asserted Patents;
C. An award of Hirsch Glass’s profits pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 289 resulting from

Hirsch Glass’s infringement of the Asserted Design Patents;
D. A permanent injunction pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283 prohibiting further

infringement of the Asserted Patents by Hirsch Glass or any person acting in
concert with Hirsch Glass;
E. A judgment that Hirsch Glass’s infringement has been willful and an award of
increased damages as permitted under 35 U.S.C. § 284;
F. A finding that this case is exceptional and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs to
Cambria as provided by 35 U.S.C. § 285 or as otherwise permitted by law; and
G. Such other relief as this Court may deem proper and just.
Dated: February 9, 2021 Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Thomas M. Buchanan

Thomas M. Buchanan (VSB No. 21530)
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
1901 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 282-5000
Fax: (202) 282-5100
TBuchana@winston.com
OF COUNSEL:
Katherine Vidal (pro hac vice to be filed)

Eimeric Reig-Plessis (pro hac vice to be filed)
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
275 Middlefield Road, Suite 205
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Tel: (650) 858-6500
Fax: (650) 858-6550
KVidal@winston.com
EReigPlessis@winston.com
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF,

CAMBRIA COMPANY LLC
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EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT C
EXHIBIT D
US00D712670S
(12) United States Design Patent (10) Patent No.: US D712,670 S

Grzeskowiak et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** Sep. 9, 2014
(54) PORTION OF A SLAB 4,342,805 A * 8/1982 McCartney ................... 428/151

5,023,130 A * 6/1991 Simpson et al. .............. 442/408
(71) Applicant: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, 5,354,596 A * 10/1994 Chew et al. ................... 428/152
D370,350 S * 6/1996 Spadacini ........................ D5/32
MN (US) 5,556,671 A * 9/1996 Miura et al. .................... 428/15
D453,629 S 2/2002 Kraker
(72) Inventors: Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, Prior Lake, D484,707 S 1/2004 Kraker
MN (US); Summer Lane Kath, Eden D501,091 S * 1/2005 McGahee ........................ D5/62
Prairie, MN (US); Martin E. Davis, D525,434 S * 7/2006 Mangrum ........................ D5/36
D557,902 S * 12/2007 Parrish ............................. D5/26
Excelsior, MN (US) D560,915 S * 2/2008 Crye et al. ....................... D5/62
D615,762 S * 5/2010 Kimmel ........................... D5/62
(73) Assignee: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, D631,670 S * 2/2011 Jackson ........................... D5/99
MN (US) D655,094 S * 3/2012 Key ................................. D5/32
D656,323 S * 3/2012 Jeronimo ......................... D5/62
(**) Term: 14 Years D663,959 S * 7/2012 Brookman ....................... D5/62
(Continued)
(21) Appl. No.: 29/442,513
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(22) Filed: Mar. 15, 2013 Cambria Color Parys™ The Jewel Collection™ Sample Book, Ver-
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ................................................ 05-06 sion 11A-0324, printed Apr. 21, 2011, 22 pages.
(52) U.S. Cl.
USPC ............................................................. D5/44 (Continued)
(58) Field of Classification Search Primary Examiner — Karen S Acker
USPC ............ D5/4, 6, 8, 11, 16, 19, 43, 44, 46, 47,
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Fish & Richardson P.C.
D5/48, 53, 56, 57, 60–64, 66, 99; D6/602,
D6/612, 613, 617; D19/1, 5; D25/138;
2/900; 15/208; 28/143, 150, 160, 163; (57) CLAIM
112/401, 416, 439; 428/15, 32, 66.5, The ornamental design for a portion of a slab, as shown and
428/85, 91, 151, 152, 153, 187, 190, 542.2, described.
428/542.6; 442/408
See application file for complete search history. DESCRIPTION
(56) References Cited The file of this patent contains at least one drawing/photo-
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS graph executed in color. Copies of this patent with color
drawing(s)/photograph(s) will be provided by the Office upon
1,344,570 A * 6/1920 Warren ......................... 162/126 request and payment of the necessary fee.
D67,245 S * 5/1925 Ulmer .............................. D5/62 The sole FIGURE is a top plan view of a portion of a slab,
1,596,482 A * 8/1926 Ewen .............................. 264/74 showing our new design.
D90,466 S * 8/1933 Willheim ......................... D5/62 The portion of a slab is flat.
D162,280 S * 3/1951 Barash ............................. D5/62
3,515,619 A * 6/1970 Barnette ......................... 428/15
D232,595 S * 8/1974 Willard ............................ D5/53 1 Claim, 1 Drawing Sheet
4,248,652 A * 2/1981 Civardi et al. ................ 156/219 (1 of 1 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
US D712,670 S
Page 2
(56) References Cited D700,440 S * 3/2014 Johnston .......................... D5/62

2004/0209009 A1 * 10/2004 Opsommer et al. ............ 428/15
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
D670,085 S * 11/2012 Brookman et al. .............. D5/62
D676,979 S * 2/2013 Canales et al. ............... D25/138 Cambria Waterstone™ Collection™ Sample Book, Version 11A-
D679,099 S * 4/2013 Johnson et al. .................. D5/62 0818, printed Sep. 26, 2011, 23 pages.
D685,999 S * 7/2013 Johnson et al. .................. D5/62
D693,583 S * 11/2013 Georgevitch .................... D5/62
D697,319 S * 1/2014 Brookman et al. .............. D5/62 * cited by examiner
U.S. Patent Sep. 9, 2014 US D712,670 S

EXHIBIT E
US00D737577S

Davis et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** Sep. 1, 2015
(54) PORTION OF A SLAB (56) References Cited

U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
(71) Applicant: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie,
MN (US) 1,344,570 A 6/1920 Warren
D67,245 S 5/1925 Ulmer
1,596,482 A 8/1926 Ewen
(72) Inventors: Martin E. Davis, Excelsior, MN (US); D90,466 S 8/1933 Willheim
Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, II, Prior Lake, 2,507,020 A * 5/1950 Kullmer et al. ............... 428/148
D162,280 S 3/1951 Barash
MN (US); Summer Lane Kath, Eden 2,693,658 A * 11/1954 Nobis ........................... 118/120
Prairie, MN (US) D190,647 S * 6/1961 Allen ........................... D25/163
3,515,619 A 6/1970 Barnette
D232,595 S 8/1974 Willard
(73) Assignee: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, 4,248,652 A 2/1981 Civardi et al.
MN (US) 4,342,805 A 8/1982 McCartney
5,023,130 A 6/1991 Simpson et al.
5,354,596 A 10/1994 Chew et al.
(**) Term: 14 Years D370,350 S 6/1996 Spadacini
5,556,671 A 9/1996 Miura et al.
(21) Appl. No.: 29/474,415 5,693,141 A * 12/1997 Tramont ....................... 118/211
(Continued)
(22) Filed: Sep. 12, 2014
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ................................................ 05-06
Cambria 2010 Collection, 44 pages.
(52) U.S. Cl. (Continued)
USPC ............................................................. D5/44
(58) Field of Classification Search Primary Examiner — Karen S Acker
USPC ............ D5/1, 6, 9, 13, 14, 16, 21, 24, 26–28, Assistant Examiner — Wendy Arminio
D5/30, 32, 44, 53, 56, 58–62; D6/304, (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Fish & Richardson P.C.
D6/583–585, 587, 589–591, 598, 599, (57) CLAIM
The ornamental design for a portion of a slab, as shown and
D6/620; D19/1, 5; D25/138, 151; D2/505, described.
D2/506; 2/207, 900; 15/208; 28/143, 150, DESCRIPTION
28/160, 163; 112/401, 416, 439; 428/6,
428/15, 32, 66.5, 85, 91, 151–153, 187, The file of this patent contains at least one drawing/photo-
428/190, 542.2, 542.6; 442/408 graph executed in color. Copies of this patent with color
drawing(s)/photograph(s) will be provided by the Office upon
CPC ........... B31F 1/07; B32B 3/266; B32B 5/024; request and payment of the necessary fee.
B44F 1/00; B44F 1/02; B44F 1/08; B44F The sole FIGURE is a top plan view of a portion of a slab
1/10; B44F 5/00; B44F 7/00; B44F 9/00; showing our new design.
The portion of a slab is flat.
B44F 9/04; D03D 1/00; D04H 1/00; D10B
2503/04; D21H 27/02 1 Claim, 1 Drawing Sheet
See application file for complete search history. (1 of 1 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
US D737,577 S
Page 2
(56) References Cited D685,999 S 7/2013 Johnson et al.

D693,583 S 11/2013 Georgevitch
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS D697,319 S 1/2014 Brookman et al.
D700,440 S 3/2014 Johnston
D453,629 S 2/2002 Kraker D705,455 S * 5/2014 Choi et al. ................... D25/151
6,531,009 B1 * 3/2003 Prior ............................... 156/63 D712,665 S * 9/2014 Grzeskowiak et al. .......... D5/44
D484,707 S 1/2004 Kraker D712,667 S * 9/2014 Grzeskowiak et al. .......... D5/44
D501,091 S 1/2005 McGahee D712,671 S * 9/2014 Grzeskowiak et al. .......... D5/44
6,933,023 B2 * 8/2005 Clausen et al. ................. 428/17 D713,154 S * 9/2014 Grzeskowiak et al. .......... D5/44
6,946,508 B2 * 9/2005 Yukawa et al. ............... 524/401 D714,559 S * 10/2014 McCuaig ......................... D5/44
D525,434 S 7/2006 Mangrum D715,562 S * 10/2014 Zeamer ............................ D5/44
D557,902 S 12/2007 Parrish D715,563 S * 10/2014 Zeamer ............................ D5/44
D560,915 S 2/2008 Crye et al. D715,564 S * 10/2014 Zeamer ............................ D5/44
D610,269 S * 2/2010 Canales ....................... D25/138 D716,560 S * 11/2014 Boghosian ....................... D5/43
D615,762 S 5/2010 Kimmel D724,055 S * 3/2015 Tice ............................. D14/216
D631,670 S 2/2011 Jackson 2004/0209009 A1 10/2004 Opsommer et al.
D641,557 S * 7/2011 Valente et al. ................... D5/62 2013/0137810 A1 * 5/2013 Shin .............................. 524/437
D653,357 S * 1/2012 Martin et al. ................ D25/138
D655,094 S 3/2012 Key OTHER PUBLICATIONS
D656,323 S 3/2012 Jeronimo
D663,959 S 7/2012 Brookman Cambria 2011 Collection, 26 pages.
D670,085 S 11/2012 Brookman et al. Cambria 2014 Collection, 42 pages.
D676,979 S 2/2013 Canales et al.
D679,099 S 4/2013 Johnson et al. * cited by examiner
U.S. Patent Sep. 1, 2015 US D737,577 S

EXHIBIT F
US00D750905S

Davis et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** Mar. 8, 2016
(54) PORTION OF A SLAB (56) References Cited
(71) Applicant: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
MN (US) 835,213 A * 11/1906 Bosken .................... B05D 1/20
427/263
1,344,570 A 6/1920 Warren
(72) Inventors: Martin E. Davis, Excelsior, MN (US); D67,245 S 5/1925 Ulmer
Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, II, Prior Lake, 1,596,482 A 8/1926 Ewen
D90,466 S 8/1933 Willheim
MN (US); Summer Lane Kath, Eden D92,186 S * 5/1934 Little ............................... D5/62
Prairie, MN (US) 2,002,848 A * 5/1935 Cohen ....................... B44F 9/04
427/259
D162,280 S 3/1951 Barash
D186,206 S * 9/1959 Zevas ............................... D5/44
(73) Assignee: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, 3,515,619 A 6/1970 Barnette
MN (US) D232,595 S 8/1974 Willard
4,248,652 A 2/1981 Civardi et al.
(**) Term: 14 Years 4,342,805 A 8/1982 McCartney
5,023,130 A 6/1991 Simpson et al.
D320,506 S * 10/1991 Nasser ............................. D5/32
(21) Appl. No.: 29/474,724 (Continued)
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(22) Filed: Jan. 16, 2015 Cambria 2010 Collection, 2010, 44 pages.
(Continued)
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ................................................ 05-06
(52) U.S. Cl. Primary Examiner — Karen S Acker
USPC ............................................................. D5/44 Assistant Examiner — Wendy Arminio
(58) Field of Classification Search (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Fish & Richardson P.C.
USPC .......... D5/1–9, 11–17, 19–21, 23, 24, 26–30,
D5/32, 37, 39, 43, 44, 48, 51–66, 99; (57) CLAIM
D6/582–585, 587, 589–591, 598, 599, The ornamental design for a portion of a slab, as shown and
D6/602, 609, 612, 616, 617, 619, 620; described.
D19/5, 8, 31; D25/138, 149–151; DESCRIPTION
D2/500, 502, 505–507, 758, 762, 840,
D2/847, 849 The file of this patent contains at least one drawing/photo-
CPC ............. B31F 1/00; B31F 1/07; B32B 3/266; graph executed in color. Copies of this patent with color
B32B 5/022; B32B 5/024; B44F 1/00; B44F drawing(s)/photograph(s) will be provided by the Office upon
1/02; B44F 1/08; B44F 1/10; B44F 5/00; request and payment of the necessary fee.
B44F 7/00; B44F 9/00; B44F 9/02; B44F The sole FIGURE is a top plan view of a portion of a slab
9/04; B44F 11/00; B44F 11/02; B44F 11/04; showing our new design.
D03D 1/00; D04H 1/00; D10B 2503/04; The portion of a slab is flat.
D10B 2501/042; D21H 27/02; A41G 1/00;
A47L 13/16; D05C 17/00; D06C 23/00 1 Claim, 1 Drawing Sheet
See application file for complete search history. (1 of 1 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
US D750,905 S
Page 2
(56) References Cited D676,581 S * 2/2013 Canales ....................... D25/104

D676,979 S 2/2013 Canales et al.
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS D678,556 S * 3/2013 Metcalf ........................ D25/138
D679,030 S * 3/2013 Metcalf ........................ D25/138
5,354,596 A 10/1994 Chew et al. D679,099 S 4/2013 Johnson et al.
D370,350 S 6/1996 Spadacini D685,999 S 7/2013 Johnson et al.
5,556,671 A 9/1996 Miura et al. D689,629 S * 9/2013 Dhavalikar .................. D25/151
D419,784 S * 2/2000 Weder .......................... D11/164 D693,583 S 11/2013 Georgevitch
D453,629 S 2/2002 Kraker D697,319 S 1/2014 Brookman et al.
D484,707 S 1/2004 Kraker D700,440 S 3/2014 Johnston
D501,091 S 1/2005 McGahee D712,665 S * 9/2014 Grzeskowiak ................... D5/44
D525,434 S 7/2006 Mangrum D712,667 S 9/2014 Grzeskowiak et al.
D557,902 S 12/2007 Parrish 2004/0209009 A1 10/2004 Opsommer et al.
D560,915 S 2/2008 Crye et al.
D615,762 S 5/2010 Kimmel OTHER PUBLICATIONS
D631,670 S 2/2011 Jackson
D653,780 S * 2/2012 Metcalf ........................ D25/138 Cambria 2011 Collection, 2011, 26 pages.
D655,094 S 3/2012 Key Cambria 2014 Collection, 2014, 42 pages.
D656,323 S 3/2012 Jeronimo
D663,959 S 7/2012 Brookman Cambria 2015 Collection, 2015, 10 pages.
D670,085 S 11/2012 Brookman et al.
D676,580 S * 2/2013 Canales ....................... D25/104 * cited by examiner
U.S. Patent Mar. 8, 2016 US D750,905 S

EXHIBIT G
USOOD780332S

Davis et al. (45) Date of Patent: Feb. 28, 2017
(54) SLAB 3,515,619 A 6/1970 Barnette

3,616,103 A * 10/1971 Greiner ............... B28B 11/0818
264,162
(71) Applicant: this Company LLC, Eden Prairie, 3,773,886 A ck 11, 1973 Starr et al. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B44F 904
(US) 264.245
D232,595 S 8, 1974 Willard
(72) Inventors: Martin E. Davis, Excelsior, MN (US); 4,248,652 A 2f1981 Civardi et al.
Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, II, Prior $3.
W4 -
A 3. E. al
impson et al.
Lake, MN (US); Summer Lane Kath, 5,354,596 A 10/1994 Chew et al.
Eden Prairie, MN (US) D370,350 S 6/1996 Spadacini
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(73) Assignee: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, D421,729 S * 3/2000 Sedora ......................... D11 (164
MN (US) D453,629 S 2/2002 Kraker
D484,707 S 1/2004 Kraker
ck D501,091 S 1/2005 McGahee
(**) Term: 15 Years (Continued)
(21) Appl. No.: 29/505,225
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(22) Filed: Aug. 3, 2015
51) LOC (10) Cl. ............................................... 25-O1
Cambria 2010 Collection, 2010, 44 pages.
3. U.S. { ) (Continued)
USPC ............................................. D25/149: D5/44 Primary Examiner — Vy Koenig
(58) Field of Classification Search
E" E", "soss Assistant Examiner Kimberly Barnes
D5/8, 20, 43.44. 64. 438/171, 364, 540. (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Fish & Richardson P.C.
D6/597; D19/4, 28 (57) CLAM
CPC .................................. B44F 9/04: D21H 27/04
See application file for complete search history. The ornamental design for a slab, as shown and described.
DESCRIPTION
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EXHIBIT H
US00D780333S

Davis et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** Feb. 28, 2017
(54) SLAB D215,581 S * 10/1969 Hooton ........................ D25/152

3,515,619 A 6/1970 Barnette
(71) Applicant: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, D232,595 S 8/1974 Willard
4,248,652 A 2/1981 Civardi et al.
MN (US) 4,342,805 A 8/1982 McCartney
D299,793 S * 2/1989 Yacovella ........................ D5/62
(72) Inventors: Martin E. Davis, Excelsior, MN (US); 5,023,130 A 6/1991 Simpson et al.
Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, II, Prior D320,506 S * 10/1991 Nasser ............................. D5/32
D370,350 S 6/1996 Spadacini
Eden Prairie, MN (US) 5,556,671 A 9/1996 Miura et al.
D419,784 S * 2/2000 Weder .......................... D11/164
(73) Assignee: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, D453,629 S 2/2002 Kraker
MN (US) D470,953 S * 2/2003 de Pauw ...................... D25/163
D484,707 S 1/2004 Kraker
(**) Term: 15 Years D501,091 S 1/2005 McGahee
(Continued)
(21) Appl. No.: 29/505,226
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(22) Filed: Aug. 3, 2015
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ............................................... 25-01
(52) U.S. Cl. (Continued)
USPC ............................................. D25/149; D5/44
Primary Examiner — Vy Koenig
(58) Field of Classification Search
USPC .... D25/138, 140, 149, 151, 164, 199; D5/5, Assistant Examiner — Kimberly Barnes
D5/8, 20, 43, 44, 64; 428/171, 364, 540; (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Fish & Richardson P.C.
D6/597; D19/4, 28
CPC ................................... B44F 9/04; D21H 27/04 (57) CLAIM
See application file for complete search history.
The ornamental design for a slab, as shown and described.
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS DESCRIPTION
D44,435 S * 8/1913 Dobbins ...................... D25/111
1,344,570 A 6/1920 Warren The file of this patent contains at least one drawing/photo-
D67,245 S 5/1925 Ulmer graph executed in color. Copies of this patent with color
1,560,450 A * 11/1925 Wesely ..................... B44F 9/04 drawing(s)/photograph(s) will be provided by the Office
156/61 upon request and payment of the necessary fee.
1,596,482 A 8/1926 Ewen The sole FIGURE is a top plan view of the slab, showing our
D90,466 S 8/1933 Willheim
D92,186 S * 5/1934 Little ............................... D5/62 new design. The depicted surface of the slab is flat.
2,248,233 A * 7/1941 Heritage ................... D21J 1/00
428/165 1 Claim, 1 Drawing Sheet
D162,280 S 3/1951 Barash (1 of 1 Drawing Sheet(s) Filed in Color)
US D780,333 S
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(12) United States Patent ( 10) Patent No.: US 10 ,035 ,733 B1

Xie (45) Date of Patent: Jul. 31, 2018
( 54 ) METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR (56 ) References Cited
MANUFACTURING QUARTZ SLAB
U . S . PATENT DOCUMENTS
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(72 ) Inventor: Alex Xie, West Windsor, NJ (US ) 1,935, 985 A 11/ 1933 Oberherr
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B44F 9 /04 ( 2006 . 01)
B29C 39/ 44 (2006 .01) FR 002627424 A1 8 /1989
B29C 30/12 ( 2006 .01) Primary Examiner - Mary Lynn F Theisen
B29C 39/24 ( 2006 .01)
C04B 40 /00 (2006 .01) (74 ) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Walter J. Tencza, Jr.
B65G 41400 (2006 .01) (57) ABSTRACT
B65G 47/ 18 (2006 .01)
B65G 47/ 62 (2006 .01) An apparatus including a first conveyor device including a
C04B 35 /622 ( 2006 .01 ) first conveyor belt; a second conveyor device including a
C04B 35 / 14 ( 2006 . 01) second conveyor belt; a movement device ; and a mold
B29C 39/ 02 ( 2006 .01) device including a mold ; wherein the first conveyor device
C04B 111/54 ( 2006 .01 ) is connected to the second conveyor device so thatwhen the
B29D 99/00 ( 2010 .01) movement device moves the first conveyor device , the
(52) U . S . CI. second conveyor device also moves with respect to themold
CPC ........ C04B 40 /0032 (2013 . 01 ); B29C 39/023 device ; wherein the first conveyor belt moves independent
(2013. 01 ) ; B29C 39/ 24 (2013. 01 ) ; B29C 39/ 44 of the second conveyor belt; and wherein the first conveyor
(2013 .01) ; B44F 9 /04 (2013 . 01) ; B65G 41/003 belt and the second conveyor belt move independent from
( 2013 . 01 ); B65G 47/ 18 ( 2013. 01 ) ; B65G the movement device . The apparatus may further include a
47/62 ( 2013 .01 ); C04B 35 / 14 ( 2013 .01); C04B first and second dispensing devices configured to dispense
35/622 ( 2013.01); B29D 99 / 0039 ( 2013 .01) ; first and second materials , first and second gate devices to
B65G 2201/ 042 (2013 . 01) ; B65G 2812/ 12 control height, and a computer processor to control the
(2013. 01 ); C04B 2111/ 542 ( 2013 .01 ) various components and the resulting ratio of first material
(58 ) Field of Classification Search to second material in a processed slab .
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR onto the second conveyor belt; wherein the second conveyor
MANUFACTURING QUARTZ SLAB belt drops the second material onto the first conveyor belt to
mix the first material with the second material; and wherein
FIELD OF THE INVENTION the first conveyor belt is configured with respect to the mold
device so that themixture of the firstmaterial and the second
This invention relates to improved methods and apparatus material is dropped into the mold of the mold device .
concerning quartz slabs . The apparatus may further include a first gate device
which is connected to the first conveyor device , and which
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION controls a height of the first material provided from the first
10 conveyor belt ; and a second gate device which is connected
Quartz is the second most abundantmineral in the Earth ' s to the second conveyor device , and which controls a height
crust and one of the hardest naturally occurring materials of the second material provided from the second conveyor
One of its many uses is in “ engineered stone” . Engineered belt.
stone , including quartz, has become a common surfacing computer processor may be provided which may con
and countertop choice in many countries throughout the 15 trol the first conveyor device , the second conveyor device ,
world . Its applications include kitchen and bathroom coun - the first gate device , the second gate device , the first dis
tertops, tables and desktops, floor tile , food service areas , pensing device and the second dispensing device .
wall cladding, and various other horizontal and vertical The computer processor, may be programmed , such as by
applications . a program in computer memory, to control the contents of a
The production of engineered stone generally involves 20 combination of materials which includes a first material
particulate materials such as ground quartz rock , crushed provided by the first conveyor device and a second material
glass, rocks, pebbles, sand , shells, silicon , and other inor- provided by the second conveyor device, so that the com
ganic materials combined with polymers, binders , resins , bination ofmaterials has a continuously varying ratio of the
colorants , dyes, etc . The particulate material(s) may be first material to the second material as the combination of
varying sizes ranging from four hundred mesh particle size 25 materials is dropped into the mold of the mold device .
to fourmesh particle size with multiple materials of different In at least one embodiment, a processed slab , may be
sizes used simultaneously . The polymer may include agents provided which may include a major surface at least two feet
to such as a binder, hardener , initiator, or combination of wide by at least six feet long and extending perpendicularly
such . The particulate material( s ) and polymers, binders , to a slab thickness ; wherein the processed slab includes at
resins, colorants , dyes , etc . are then mixed resulting in a 30 least one vein of a combination ofmaterials ; wherein the at
slightly dampmixture . This initialmixture may be processed least one vein extends generally lengthwise from a first edge
through a crushing machine to reduce the size of the of the processed slab to an opposing second edge ; wherein
combined particles . The resultant, finer mixture may be the at least one vein has a thickness equal to and parallel to
poured into a supporting mold , tray, or other supporting the slab thickness; wherein the at least one vein has a
structure , after that, the slab is moved into a vacuumed press 35 combination of materials which includes at least a first
machine to be pressed , and then moved into a curing material and a second material; and wherein a ratio of the
machine to be cured into a hardened quartz slab . After first material to the second material continuously varies over
curing, the slab is generally moved in a grinder to be grinded a height of the at least one vein . The ratio may also
to a desired thickness, followed by a polisher to finish the continuously vary over the thickness and the length of the at
product . 40 least one vein .
Quartz based stone has many advantages over natural In at least one embodiment, a method is provided which
stone such as marble and granite. Compared to these natural includes using a computer processor, to control contents of
stones quartz is harder, stronger, less water absorbent, and a combination of materials which includes a first material
more resistant to staining, scratching , breakage , chemicals, provided by a first conveyor device and a second material
and heat . One of the drawbacks of quartz is its perceived 45 provided by a second conveyor device , so that the combi
lack of natural, random looking veins and color patterns nation of materials has a predetermined ratio of the first
compared with natural stones . This invention addresses a material to the second material as the combination of
method of producing a quartz based slab with single color materials is dropped into a mold of a mold device . The
patterns or multiple color patterns and /or veins. method may employ the apparatus as previously described .
50 The computer processor, may be programmed to control
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION the contents of a combination of materials which includes
the first material provided by the first conveyor device and
In at least one embodiment, an apparatus is provided a second material provided by the second conveyor device ,
comprising a first conveyor device including a first conveyor so that the combination of materials has a continuously
belt; a second conveyor device including a second conveyor 55 varying ratio of the first material to the second material as
belt; a movement device ; and a mold device including a the combination ofmaterials is dropped into the mold of the
mold ; wherein the first conveyor device is connected to the mold device . The combination ofmaterials may be continu
second conveyor device so that when the movement device ously varied over height, length , and width , of a mold,which
moves the first conveyor device , the second conveyor device results in a continuously varied slab .
also moves with respect to the mold device ; wherein the first 60
conveyor belt moves independent of the second conveyor BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
belt; and wherein the first conveyor belt and the second
conveyor beltmove independent from the movement device . FIG . 1 is a simplified perspective view of an apparatus in
In at least one embodiment the apparatus may further accordance with an embodiment of the present invention ;
include a first dispensing device configured to dispense a 65 and
first material onto the first conveyor belt ; and a second FIG . 2 shows a perspective view of a mold in horizontal
dispensing device configured to dispense a second material position with a mold cover of the apparatus of FIG . 1 raised ;
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FIG . 3 shows a perspective view of a finished quartz slab 104 , 106 , 108, 12 , 21, 14 , 18 , and 3 are in communication
moved out from under the mold cover of the apparatus of with the computer processor 102 .
FIG . 1 ; In operation , the computer processor 102 is programmed
FIG . 4 shows a block diagram of components for con - by computer software stored in the computer memory 104 ,
trolling the apparatus of FIG . 1 ; 5 and / or controlled by the computer interactive device 108 to
FIG . 5 shows a top view of the finished quartz slab of FIG . control the components 3 , 12 , 21 , 14 , and 18 . In one or more
embodiments , the height of the gate devices 14 and 18 may
FIG . 6 is a simplified perspective view of another appa also be adjusted by hand . In one or more embodiments, the
ratus in accordance with another embodiment of the present base quartz material ba and first color quartz material 8a
invention ; and 10 may be dropped into the vertically positioned mold 28 by
FIG . 7 shows a simplified diagram of a slab with con - hand in order to simulate the computer controlled actions.
tinuous variation of ratio of one material to another . The crushed base quartz material 6a is delivered into the
dispensing device or hopper 6 and then is dropped through
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS the bottom of the hopper 6 onto the belt 10 of the first
15 conveyor device 9 . The crushed first color quartz material 8a
FIG . 1 is a simplified perspective view of an apparatus 1 is delivered into the dispensing device or hopper 8 and then
in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention . is dropped through the bottom of the hopper 8 onto the belt
FIG . 2 shows a perspective view of a mold in horizontal 20 ofthe second conveyor device 19 . The belt 10 , of the first
position with a mold cover of a mold structure 28 of the conveyor device 9 , moves in response to servo motor 12 ,
apparatus 1 of FIG . 1 , raised . 20 which moves in response to the computer processor 102 to
FIG . 3 shows a perspective view of a finished quartz slab move the base quartz material6a towards the opening of the
29 moved out of the horizontal positioned mold 28 . mold 28 , and then drops it into the vertically positioned
FIG . 4 shows a block diagram 100 of components for mold 28 . The belt 20 , of the second conveyor device 19 ,
controlling the apparatus 1 of FIG . 1. moves in response to servo motor 21, which moves in
FIG . 5 shows a top view of the final processed , cured , 25 response to the computer processor 102 to move the first
grinded and polished quartz slab 29 of FIG . 3 . color quartz material 8a towards the belt 10 of the first
Referring to FIG . 1 , in at least one embodiment, the conveyor device 9 .
apparatus 1 includes tracks 2 and 4 which are parallel to each The second conveyor device 19 , in at least one embodi
other. The apparatus 1 also includes dispensing devices or ment, is fixed to the movement and support device 16 , so
hoppers 6 and 8 , first conveyor device 9 , first gate device 14 , 30 that the second conveyor device 19 is above a portion of the
second gate device 18 , movement structure device 16 , first conveyor device 9 . The first conveyor device 9 , the
second conveyor device 19 , mold structure 28 , which movement structure device 16 , and the second conveyor
includes mold cover 28a , mold gate 28b , mold back plate device 19 are fixed to each other and when the movement
28c, mold cover pistons 28e , 287, 28g, 28h , mold pivot 28d , structure device 16 moves in the directions D1 and D2 along
and a mold rotating hydraulic device 30 . The structure 35 the tracks 2 and 4 , driven by servo motor 3 , controlled by
device 16 may include a servo motor 3 which can drive the computer processor 102 , the first conveyor device 9 and the
structure device 16 to move in the directions D1 and D2. second conveyor device 19, also move , but remain fixed
The first conveyor device 9 includes belt 10 , and servo with respect to each other and with respect to the movement
motor 12 . The second conveyor device 19 includes belt 20 , and support device 16 . In this manner , the devices 9 , 16 , and
and servo motor 21. 40 19 can be moved in the directions D1 and D2, to allow a
The dispensing device or hopper 6 may have located mixture of material ba and 8a to be delivered to different
therein a base quartz material 6a . The dispensing device or locations into the opening of the vertically positioned mold
hopper 8 may have located therein a first color quartz 28, along the lengths of the mold 28 .
material which is different from the base quartz material 6a . In operation , the material 8a is moved by belt 20 and
The material ba and the material 8a may differ in color and 45 dropped and mixed in with material ba on the belt 10 , in
in other aspects . The mold structure 28 may have a mold order to provide a mixture 27 of material ba and 8a on the
cover 28a , a mold gate 28b , mold cover raise /drop piston belt 10 . This mixture of material 6a and 8a is then dropped
devices 28c, 28d , 28e , 28f, and mold back plate 28c. into the vertically positioned mold 28 through the top
Referring to FIG . 2 , the mold structure 28 in horizontal opening of the mold 28 .
position , with mold cover 28a raised , formed quartz mixture 50 The percentage of the base quartz material 6a and the
29 on top of a backing paper 36 , which is on top of the mold percentage of the first color quartz material 8a to form a
back plate 28c, ready to be pulled past a junction plate 32 , mixture , is controlled by the computer processor 102 , con
onto the main conveyor belt 34 for further processing. When trol the moving speed of the belt 10 and the belt 20 , through
mold structure 28 is in the horizontal position , the upper servo motors 12 and 21. The specific combination of base
surface of the back plate 28c , the upper surface of the 55 quartz material ba and first color quartz material da can be
junction plate 32 and upper surface of the main conveyor dropped at a certain position along the length of the top
belt 34 are all flush on the same plane. opening of mold 28 , while the structure 16 is moved along
FIG . 3 shows a formed quartz mixture slab 29 that has the directions D1 and D2. For example , if a mixture with a
been pulled onto the main conveyor belt 34 . composition of 95 % base quartz material 6a and 5 % color
Referring to FIG . 4 , the diagram 100 , shows a computer 60 quartz material 8a mixture is desired at a specific location in
processor 102 , a computer memory 104 , a computer display mold 28 , 5 % of the first color quartz 8a can be placed on top
106 , a computer interactive device 108 (such as a computer of 95 % quartz material 6a through control of the computer
mouse , touchscreen , or computer keyboard ), and in simpli - 102 , and dropped into the mold 28. The base quartz material
fied block diagram form , the first conveyor device servo 6a and the first color quartz 8a will be further randomly
motor 12 , the second conveyor device servo motor 21, the 65 mixed during the free fall from the drop .
structure movement servo motor 3 for device 16 , the first In addition , the computer processor 102 may be pro
gate device 14 , the second gate device 18 . The components grammed to gradually change the percentage of each color
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between each layer of dropped mixture in the mold , and a Except for the addition of the extra color component, the
non -distinct, gradient of color between layers in the mold apparatus 200 may substantially or identically function as
can be achieved . If the servo motor 12 and the servo motor the apparatus 1 in other respect.
21 maintain a fixed speed during the distribution of certain In at least one embodiment of the present invention , a
layer of the mixture 6a and 8a into the mold 28 , by raising 5 method is provided which includes orienting the mold
the speed of the servo motor 3 while moving in D1/D2 structure 28 in the vertical position shown in FIG . 1 to
direction , a thinner layer of the mixture in the mold 28 will receive material. Thereafter, the method may include depos
iting material into the mold structure 28 through a top
be obtained . In addition , by increasing the speed of servo opening
motor 12 and /or increasing the speed of the servo motor 21 10 apparatussuch shown
as either via the stacked conveyor belts
in FIG . 1 or in an independent conveyor
while serve motor 3 is maintained at a fixed speed , a thicker belts apparatus, such
layer of the quartz mixture ba and 8a in the mold 28 will be which is incorporatedasherein shown in U . S . Pat. No. 9 ,511, 516 ,
by reference. Thereafter , the
obtained . method may include closing a lid on the top of the mold
If servo motors 12 and 21 maintain a fixed speed, by structure 28 , to close the top opening , rotating the mold
varying the speed of servo motor 3 as structure device Ice 1610 15 structure 28 into a horizontal orientation as shown in FIG . 2 ;
moves along the top opening of the mold 28 , in directions raising the cover 28a to the mold structure 28 to separate it
D1/D2, in the FIG . 1,morematerial may be deposited in one from the combination material, and then removing the
region versus another in certain layer of the mold 28 , and combination material from the mold 28 for further process
alternating thicker and thinner layers of the quartz mixture ing.
will occur in the mold 28 , creating a waved layer result in 20 In at least one embodiment, the computer processor 102
the mold 28 , in accordance with one ormore embodiments. may be programmed to control the contents of a combina
By programming the computer processor 102 to adjust the tion of materials which includes a first material provided by
speeds of servermotor 3 , server motor 12 and server motor the first conveyor device 9 and a second material provided
21 , at any given time point, a desired pattern of layers of a by the second conveyor device 19 , so that the combination
quartz slab can be obtained . 25 of materials has a continuously varying ratio of the first
After depositing the mixed material ba and 8a into the material to the second material as the combination of
mold 28 , the mold gate 28b can be closed and then the mold materials is dropped into the mold 28 of the mold device .
28 can be rotated from its vertical position to a horizontal Thereby, the computer processor 102 can form a processed
one , driven by the hydraulic device 30 . Once the mold 28 is slab , such as a processed slab having a major surface at least
in the horizontal position the mold cover 28a can be raised 30 two feet wide by at least six feet long and extending
by piston 28e , 28f, 28g, 28h , and the processed quartz perpendicularly to a slab thickness ; wherein the processed
mixture can by pulled by grabbing the backing paper 36 onto slab includes at least one vein of a combination ofmaterials;
the main conveyor belt 34 and then sent for further pro - wherein the at least one vein extends generally lengthwise
cessed such as disclosed in U .S . Pat. No . 9 ,511, 516 , to Xie, from a first edge of the processed slab to an opposing second
which is incorporated by reference herein . 35 edge ; wherein the at least one vein has a thickness equal to
FIG . 6 is a simplified perspective view of an apparatus and parallel to the slab thickness; and wherein the at least
200 in accordance with another embodiment of the present one vein has a combination of materials which includes at
invention . The apparatus 200 has similar components to the least a first material and a second material; and wherein a
apparatus 1 , but the apparatus 200 has a second colored ratio of the firstmaterial to the second material continuously
quartz dispensing device 206 , hopper gate 232, and belt 228 , 40 varies over a height of the at least one vein .
in order to have three color blends. FIG . 7 shows a simplified diagram of a slab 300 with
The apparatus 200 includes dispensing devices 202, 204 , continuous variation of ratio of a first material to a second
and 206 . The dispensing devices 202 and 204 may be material. The first materialmay be shown by a white color
identical to the devices 6 and 8 shown in FIG . 1 . The and the second material by a black color, and the various
dispensing device 206 may be identical to the dispensing 45 shades of gray show the continuous varying of the ratio of
device 204 . The apparatus 200 further includes belt 208 , the two materials.
servo motor 210 , servo motor 212, conveyor device 216 , belt Although the invention has been described by reference to
218 , servo motor 220 , gate 222 , movable structure 224 , particular illustrative embodiments thereof, many changes
conveyor device 226 , belt 228 , servo motor 230 , gate 232 , and modifications of the invention may become apparent to
pair of openings 233 and 234 for a rail similar or identical 50 those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and
to rail or track 2 in FIG . 1 , and pair of openings 235 and 236 scope of the invention . It is therefore intended to include
for a rail similar or identical to rail or track 4 in FIG . 1 . within this patent all such changes and modifications as may
The servo motor 212 may be similar or identical to the reasonably and properly be included within the scope of the
servo motor 3 in FIG . 1 . The servo motor 3 may be used for present invention ' s contribution to the art.
moving the structure 224 , similar or identical to the manner 55
in which motor 3 moves the structure 16 in FIG . 1 . The I claim :
apparatus 200 may be controlled in a similar or identical 1 . An apparatus comprising:
manner to the apparatus 1, using the computer processor 102 a first conveyor device including a first conveyor belt ;
to control servo motors 210 , 212 , 220 , and 230 , as for motors a second conveyor device including a second conveyor
12 , 21 , and 3 , with the addition ofmotor 230 for the second 60 belt;
color dispensing device 206 , and related components . The a movement device ;
computer processor 102 may also control the raising and a mold device including a mold ;
lowering of gates 222 and 232 , or those gates may be raised wherein the first conveyor device is connected to the
or lowered with respect to the belts 218 and 228 , respec second conveyor device so that when the movement
tively, by hand . The gates 14 , 18 , 214 , 222 and 232 may be 65 device moves the first conveyor device , the second
oriented perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the conveyor device also moves with respect to the mold
belts 10, 20 , 208 , 218 and 228 respectively . device ;
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wherein the first conveyor belt moves independent of the a second gate device which is connected to the second
second conveyor belt; and conveyor device, and which controls a height of the
wherein the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor second material provided from the second conveyor
belt move independent from the movement device . belt.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising 5 5 . The apparatus of claim 4 further comprising
a first dispensing device configured to dispense a first a computer processor which controls the first conveyor
material onto the first conveyor belt; device , the second conveyor device, the first gate
a second dispensing device configured to dispense a
second material onto the second conveyor belt ; device, and the second gate device .
wherein the second conveyor belt drops the second mate 6 . The apparatus of claim 5 wherein
rial onto the first conveyor belt to mix the first material the computer processor controls the first dispensing
with the second material; device and the second dispensing device .
and wherein the first conveyor belt is configured with 7 . The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising
respect to the mold device so that the mixture of the a computer processor, which is programmed to control the
first material and the second material is dropped into 15 contents of a combination ofmaterials which includes
the mold of the mold device . a first material provided by the first conveyor device
3 . The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising and a second material provided by the second conveyor
a computer processor which controls the first conveyor
device, and the second conveyor device . device, so that the combination of materials has a
continuously varying ratio of the first material to the
4 . The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising second material as the combination of materials is
a first gate device which is connected to the first conveyor 20 dropped into the mold of the mold device .
device , and which controls a height of the first material
provided from the first conveyor belt; and * * * * *
EXHIBIT K
EXHIBIT L
Fish & Richardson P.C.

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February 6, 2018
Via E-mail & Certified Mail John C. Adkisson

sales@spectrumquartz.com Principal
adkisson@fr.com
612 337 2533 direct
Spectrum Quartz
106 Melrich Road
Cranbury, NJ 08512
RE: Notice of Intellectual Property Rights by Cambria Company LLC
To Whom It May Concern:
Cambria is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality quartz surfaces bearing
original, distinctive, and creative designs. To date, Cambria has built a portfolio of over 140 quartz-
composed designs (the “Cambria Designs”). See www.cambriausa.com/Designs/design-palette/.
Cambria is the exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights in and to the Cambria Designs in the
United States and abroad, including U.S. Patent Nos. 9,718,303 and D780,332, which are enclosed for
your reference.
Please be advised that Cambria takes its intellectual property rights very seriously and actively
monitors the marketplace for products that infringe those rights. Cambria recently saw Spectrum
Quartz displaying slabs at The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), held in Orlando, Florida from
January 9-11, 2018, though no names were listed on the slabs. It appears that the slabs shown at KBIS
include the following products which are offered for sale on Spectrum Quartz’s website: Spectrum
Quartz’s Summit (QM8201), Snowdrift (QM8301), Salt Flats (QM8302).
Spectrum Quartz
February 6, 2018
It appears that these Spectrum Quartz products were made to imitate Cambria’s products. For
example, it appears that Spectrum Quartz’s Summit was made to imitate Cambria’s Brittanicca.
Thus, this letter serves to notify Spectrum Quartz of Cambria’s U.S. Patents and Cambria hereby
requests that Spectrum Quartz immediately cease violating Cambria’s intellectual property rights.
In addition, the following products shown on Spectrum Quartz’s website, some of which may have
been shown at KBIS as well, appear to violate Cambria’s intellectual property rights: Arctic, White
Sands, Snowpack, Tundra, Glacial, Mirage, Sahara, Pinnacle, Elevation, and Sierra.
Spectrum Quartz’s flagrant copying of Cambria’s patented design and utility patents constitutes patent
infringement in at least the United States. Thus, Cambria demands that Spectrum Quartz immediately
cease the manufacture, distribution, marketing, and sale of Summit, Snowdrift, Arctic, Salt Flats,
White Sands, Snowpack, Tundra, Glacial, Mirage, Sahara, Pinnacle, Elevation, and Sierra in
violation of Cambria’s patent rights.
Cambria hereby requests that Spectrum Quartz contact me, at either the phone number or email address
above, by February 13, 2018, and confirm Spectrum Quartz has ceased infringing Cambria’s
intellectual property rights. If we do not hear from you by this date, Cambria will pursue all available
legal remedies.
Please note that this letter does not constitute a complete statement of Cambria’s rights, and nothing
in this letter shall be construed as a waiver of any right or remedy possessed by Cambria or any other
affected party, all of which are expressly reserved.
Sincerely,
/s/ John C. Adkisson
John C. Adkisson
JCA/mla
Encl.
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Davis et al. (45) Date of Patent: ** Feb. 28, 2017
(54) SLAB 3,515,619 A 6/1970 Barnette

3,616,103 A * 10/1971 Greiner ............... B28B 11/0818
(71) Applicant: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, 264/162
3,773,886 A * 11/1973 Starr et al. ................ B44F 9/04
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(72) Inventors: Martin E. Davis, Excelsior, MN (US); 4,248,652 A 2/1981 Civardi et al.
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(73) Assignee: Cambria Company LLC, Eden Prairie, D421,729 S * 3/2000 Sedora ......................... D11/164
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D501,091 S 1/2005 McGahee
(**) Term: 15 Years
(Continued)
(21) Appl. No.: 29/505,225
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
(22) Filed: Aug. 3, 2015
(51) LOC (10) Cl. ............................................... 25-01
(Continued)
(52) U.S. Cl.
USPC ............................................. D25/149; D5/44 Primary Examiner — Vy Koenig
(58) Field of Classification Search Assistant Examiner — Kimberly Barnes
USPC .... D25/138, 140, 149, 151, 164, 199; D5/5,
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Fish & Richardson P.C.
D5/8, 20, 43, 44, 64; 428/171, 364, 540;
D6/597; D19/4, 28 (57) CLAIM
CPC .................................. B44F 9/04; D21H 27/04
See application file for complete search history. The ornamental design for a slab, as shown and described.
DESCRIPTION
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Case 1:21-cv-00143 Document 1 Filed 02/09/21 Page 1 of 37 PageID# 1

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CAMBRIA COMPANY LLC,

HIRSCH GLASS CORP., JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT

against Defendant Hirsch Glass Corp., doing business as Spectrum Quartz:

NATURE OF THE ACTION

§ 1 et seq., including specifically 35 U.S.C. § 271, based on Defendant’s willful infringement of

2. Plaintiff Cambria Company LLC (“Cambria”) is a limited liability company

Drive East, Suite H, Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011.

became registered to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with an Entity ID number of

F2044198, on or around November 21, 2016.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

jurisdiction over this action under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1338(a).

Commonwealth of Virginia, and in particular, with the Eastern District of Virginia. On

throughout the United States, including in this District. See http://www.spectrumquartz.com/.

Virginia. See http://www.spectrumquartz.com/dealers/. For example, the Spectrum Quartz

distributes Spectrum Quartz branded products in this District.

committed one or more acts of patent infringement within this District.

place of business in this judicial District.

bars, and showers.

nonabsorbent, and do not harbor harmful bacteria.

product designs that have revolutionized the market.

including with Cambria’s Berwyn design.

Gladstone, and Portrush designs.

designs and technology.

imitate Cambria’s original Bradshaw design:

Cambria Bradshaw Spectrum Quartz Carefree

imitate Cambria’s original Berwyn design:

Cambria Berwyn Spectrum Poise Light

Cambria’s original Roxwell design:

Cambria Roxwell Spectrum Symphony

Cambria Brittanicca Spectrum Quartz Summit

products using Cambria’s proprietary technology, as described in further detail below.

CAMBRIA’S ASSERTED PATENTS

Patent number on slab labels and sample labels.

Patent number on slab labels and sample labels.

Patent number on slab labels and sample labels.

Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit D.

is attached hereto as Exhibit E.

attached hereto as Exhibit F.

Products”). See, e.g., http://www.spectrumquartz.com/quartz/designs/. Further, as described

more claims of the ’942 Patent.

Summit Snowdrift Arctic

Salt Flats White Sands Snowpack

Tundra Glacial Mirage

Pinnacle Elevation Sierra

Cirrus Sahara Symphony

Carefree Poise Light

website. See http://www.spectrumquartz.com/dealers/.

attached hereto as Exhibit I.

“Spectrum Quartz Intellectual Property.”

to Hirsch Glass of its infringement is attached as Exhibit L.

59. In addition to the constructive notice provided by Cambria’s patent markings,

COUNT I – INFRINGEMENT OF THE ’303 PATENT

paragraphs 1–60 of this Complaint.

62. As described below, in violation of at least 35 U.S.C. § 271(a), Hirsch Glass

63. Claim 1 of the ’303 Patent recites as follows:

1. A processed slab, comprising: a major surface at least 2 feet wide by at least

thickness.” ’733 Patent at 2:26–29; see also id. at 6:28–31.

Court pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 283.

Glass has failed to cease its infringing activities.

COUNT II – INFRINGEMENT OF THE ’942 PATENT

paragraphs 1–71 of this Complaint.