Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP1201974

Designated contracting states(deleted) 
Examination procedure26.11.2003Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: examination fee not paid in time  [2004/19]
Fees paidPenalty fee
Penalty fee Rule 85a EPC 1973
12.09.2003DE   M01   Not yet paid
12.09.2003DK   M01   Not yet paid
12.09.2003FR   M01   Not yet paid
12.09.2003IT   M01   Not yet paid
Penalty fee Rule 85b EPC 1973
12.09.2003M01   Not yet paid
Additional fee for renewal fee
31.10.200303   M06   Not yet paid
INPADOC data   TooltipThe EPO does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of legal status data relating to the post-grant phase, including but not limited to their completeness and fitness for specific purposes, nor can it guarantee that such data are up to date. For authoritative information, please refer to the relevant national patent authority.
Event date:05.02.2003 
Event description:INFORMATION PROVIDED ON IPC CODE ASSIGNED BEFORE GRANT
IPC CLASSIFICATION:7F 16J 15/18 A
 
Event date:05.02.2003 
Event description:INFORMATION PROVIDED ON IPC CODE ASSIGNED BEFORE GRANT
IPC CLASSIFICATION:7F 16J 15/24 B
 
Event date:05.02.2003 
Event description:INFORMATION PROVIDED ON IPC CODE ASSIGNED BEFORE GRANT
IPC CLASSIFICATION:7F 16J 15/20 B
 
Event date:05.02.2003 
Event description:INFORMATION PROVIDED ON IPC CODE ASSIGNED BEFORE GRANT
IPC CLASSIFICATION:7F 16K 41/02 B
 
Event date:05.02.2003 
Event description:DESIGNATED CONTRACTING STATES
Designated State(s):AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
 
Event date:05.02.2003 
Event description:REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE EUROPEAN PATENT
Countries concerned:AL LT LV MK RO SI
 
Event date:02.05.2002 
Event description:DESIGNATED CONTRACTING STATES
Kind Code of Ref Document:A2
Designated State(s):AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
 
Event date:02.05.2002 
Event description:REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE EUROPEAN PATENT
Free Format Text:AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI
 
Event date:22.10.2003 
Event description:DESIGNATION FEES PAID
 
Event date:27.11.2003 
Event description:REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE
Event code:REG DE 8566
Code Expl.:-DESIGNATED COUNTRY DE NOT LONGER VALID
 
Event date:06.05.2004 
Event description:APPLICATION DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN
Effective DATE:20030806
 
Event date:27.12.2002 
Event description:SEARCH REPORT DESPATCHED
Free Format Text:ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013
 
Event date:15.03.2002 
Event description:PUBLIC REFERENCE MADE UNDER ARTICLE 153(3) EPC TO A PUBLISHED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION THAT HAS ENTERED THE EUROPEAN PHASE
Free Format Text:ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012
 
Event date:19.03.2004 
Event description:INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF AN EP PATENT APPLICATION OR GRANTED EP PATENT
Free Format Text:STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN