[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 14 (Friday, January 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3331-3333]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01113]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1290]


Certain Refrigerator Water Filtration Devices and Components 
Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the 
U.S. International Trade Commission on December 15, 2021, under section 
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of LG Electronics 
Inc. of Korea, and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama. 
A supplement was filed on December 23, 2021. The complaint alleges 
violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United 
States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States 
after importation of certain refrigerator water filtration devices and 
components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. 
Patent No. 10,653,984 (``the '984 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,639,570 
(``the '570 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 10,188,972 (``the '972 
patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United 
States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The 
complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation 
and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease 
and desist orders.

ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information 
contained therein, may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket 
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email 
[email protected]. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that 
information on this matter can be obtained by

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contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. Persons 
with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining 
access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 
(202) 205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also 
be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pathenia M. Proctor, The Office of 
Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 
telephone (202) 205-2560.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is 
contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 
U.S.C. 1337, and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of 
Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2021).
    Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. 
International Trade Commission, on January 14, 2022, ordered that--
    (1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 
1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether 
there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the 
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the 
sale within the United States after importation of certain products 
identified in paragraph (2) by reason of infringement of one or more of 
claims 1-7 of the '984 patent; claims 1-9 of the 570 patent; and claims 
1, 6, 10-13, 15, and 17-19 of the '972 patent, and whether an industry 
in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 
337;
    (2) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(1) of the Commission's Rules of 
Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1), the plain language 
description of the accused products or category of accused products, 
which defines the scope of the investigation, is ``water filters for 
refrigerators, water filter assemblies and interconnection 
subassemblies for refrigerators, and water purifying apparatuses and 
filter structures for refrigerators'';
    (3) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the 
following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of 
investigation shall be served:
    (a) The complainant is:

LG Electronics Inc., LG Twin Towers, 128 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, 
Seoul, Republic of Korea, 07736
LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., 201 James Record Road, Huntsville, AL 
35824

    (b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in 
violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint 
is to be served:

Clearwater Filters, 770 Canary Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Express Parts LLC d/b/a Express Parts!!!, 78 Broad Street, Keyport, NJ 
07735
Freshlab LLC, 9473 NW 24th Rd., Gainesville, FL 32606
Zhang Ping d/b/a Ice Water Filter, Qianxiangzhenqianyicun, Dongyang, 
Zhejiang, 322100, China
Jiangsu Angkua Environmental Technical Co., Ltd., 555 Yishou NorthRoad, 
Rugao, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226500, China
Liu Qi d/b/a LQQY, No. 2-19, Baijiazhuang Village, Zaolin Township, 
Lishi District, Luliang City, Shanxi Province, 033099, China
Lvliangshilishiquhuiliwujinbaihuoshan Ghang d/b/a LYLYMX, Zaolin 
Township, Lishi District, Luliang, Shanxi Province, 033000, China
Ninbo Haishu Bichun Technology Co., Ltd. D/B/A Ninbo Hai Shu Bi, Chun 
Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si D/B/A Pureza Filters, 747 N Church Rd., Unit G1, 
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Ninbo Haishu Keze Replacement Equipment Co., Ltd., d/b/a 
Ningboshihaishukezejinghuashebeiyou Xiangongsi D/B/A Kozero Filter, 
Haishuquwangchungongyeyuanqu, Kexinlu269hao, Ningboshi, Zhejiang, 
315100, China
Ningbo Bichun Technology Co., Ltd., No. 269, Kexin Avenue, Wangchun 
Industrial Park, Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, 
315000, China
Ningbo Haishu Shun'anjie Water Purification Equipment LLC, No. 181-197, 
Shanshan Road, Wangchun Industrial Park, Haishu District, Ningbo, 
Zhejiang, 315000, China
Pursafet Water Filter (Wuhan) Inc., (10) 1st-4th Floor, Plant 1, No. 1, 
Mintian Village, Jinghe Office, Dongxihu District, Wuhan, Hubei, 
430040, China
Shenzen Hangling E-Commerce Co. Ltd, D/B/A 
Shenzhenshilinghangdianzhishangwuy Ouxiangongshi d/b/a Best Belvita, 
747 N Church Rd., Unit G1, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Shenzhen Yu Tian Qi Technology Co., Ltd., D/B/A Shen Zhen Shi Yu, Tian 
Qi Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si d/b/a GLACIERFRESH, Longgangquhanggangjiedao, 
Huaxi12xiang9hao302shi, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518356, China
Aicuiying d/b/a Belvita Water, 803, Building 2, No. 592, Bulong Road, 
Bantian Street, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518000, China
Isave Strategic Marketing Group LLC d/b/a Isave, 1460 Broadway, New 
York, NY 10036
Qinghaishunzexiaofangjianceyouxiang Ongsi, d/b/a Ezeey, Room 20711, 7th 
Floor, Unit 2, Building 1, No. 71, Wusi Street, Chengxi District, 
Xining City, Qinghai Province, 810001, China
Zhenpingxianjiaxuanyazhubaofuzhu Anggongyipinyouxia, d/b/a 
Jiaxuanyazhubaofuzhuang, Dong liguojierqi15-2-301, Jianganqu 
erqilu89hao, Wuhanshi, Hubeisheng, 430000, China
All Filters LLC d/b/a Allfilters, 1991 W Parkway Blvd., Salt Lake City, 
UT 84119
GT Sourcing Inc. d/b/a GT Sourcing, 15 Melnick Dr., Unit 22, Monsey, NY 
10952
JJ Imports LLC d/b/a Prime Filters, 319 E 54 St., Elmwood Park, NJ 
07407
Tianjin Tianchuang Best Pure Environmental Science And Technology Co. 
Ltd., d/b/a Tianjin Tianchuang Bestpure Huanbao Keji Co. Ltd., d/b/a 
Healthy Home~, Tianjin Tianjin Room 1247, Building 1, NO. 118, Ri, 
Tianjin, Tianjin, 300301, China
Top Pure (Usa) Inc., d/b/a Toppure, d/b/a Icepure, 717 San Gabriel 
River Pkwy, #A, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
W&L Trading LLC, d/b/a Aqualink, 1827 Peppervine Rd, Frisco, TX 75033-
0707
Yunda H&H Tech (Tianjin) Co., LTD., d/b/a Tianjin Yuanda Gongmao, 
Youxian Gongsi d/b/a Pureplus, 729hao Jinghai Jingji Kaifa Qu, 
Tianjinshi, Tianjinshi, 301600, China
Refresh Filters LLC, d/b/a Refresh My Water, 1460 Broadway, New York, 
NY 10036
Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd, d/b/a Waterdropdirect, No. 13 
Yishengbai Rd., Environmental Protection Industry Zone, Qingdao, 
Shandong, 266200, China
Qingdao Maxwell Commercial and Trading Company Ltd, d/b/a Water Purity 
Expert, No. 401 Mincheng Rd, Room 1102, Unit 2, Building 16, Qingdao 
Chengyang, Shandong, 266000, China
Qingdao Uniwell Trading Co., Ltd., d/b/a Qingdao Youniwei Shang Mao, 
You Xian Gong Si, d/b/a Uniwell Filter, Xianggangdonglu195hao, 
Shangshizhongxin7haolou403, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China

    (c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International 
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and
    (4) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative 
Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission,

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shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge.
    Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be 
submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of 
the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. 
Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), as amended in 85 FR 15798 
(March 19, 2020), such responses will be considered by the Commission 
if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the 
complainants of the complaint and the notice of investigation. 
Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the 
notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor 
is shown.
    Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each 
allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to 
constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations 
of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative 
law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, 
to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and 
to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing 
such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or 
a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: January 14, 2022.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2022-01113 Filed 1-20-22; 8:45 am]
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