[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 89 (Monday, May 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 26768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11195]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-734]


In the Matter of Certain Adjustable-Height Beds and Components 
Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial 
Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation 
Based on a Settlement Agreement and Consent Order

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission has determined not to review an initial determination 
(``ID'') (Order No. 21) issued by the presiding administrative law 
judge (``ALJ'') granting a joint motion to terminate the above-
captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement and consent 
order.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel E. Valencia, Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-1999. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are 
or will be available for inspection during official business hours 
(8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. 
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the 
Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at 
http://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be 
viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information 
on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD 
terminal on (202) 205-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on September 9, 2010, based on a complaint filed by Invacare 
Corporation of Elyria, Ohio (``Invacare''). 75 FR. 54911. The complaint 
alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for 
importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of 
certain adjustable-height beds and components thereof by reason of 
infringement of various United States Patents. The original complaint 
named Medical Depot, Inc., of Port Washington, New York d/b/a Drive 
Medical Design and Manufacturing and Shanghai Shunlong Physical Therapy 
Equipment Co., Ltd. of China as respondents (collectively, ``the 
respondents'').
    On March 31, 2011, Invacare and the respondents filed a joint 
motion to terminate the investigation based on a consent order and 
settlement agreement. The Commission investigative attorney supported 
the motion.
    On April 14, 2011, the ALJ issued the subject ID granting the joint 
motion to terminate the investigation. No petitions for review of the 
ID were filed. The Commission has determined not to review the ALJ's 
ID.
    The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in 
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and 
in section 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 
CFR 210).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: May 4, 2011.
James R. Holbein,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
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