that this new re-exam request would have to do with the German validation. If that is the case, it could have been brought by the D. telephone company or another one that feels threatened by the German patents. My guess as to why they left TPL off is that they know that TPL is not a rightful owner of the patents. Whatever the case, it is strange that it is happening at this stage of the game--will it ever end? No wonder RG is trying to get us all to focus on what is new with this company! To borrow from another poster, Go Crossflo! GL, ads