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EP About this file: EP1396736

EP1396736 - Particle analyzer and composite lens formed by integrally joining plural lens elements of different focal points [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  27.01.2017
Database last updated on 06.11.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip27.01.2017Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 01.03.2017  [2017/09]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Nihon Kohden Corporation
31-4, 1-chome, Nishiochiai Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo / JP
[N/P]
Former [2004/11]For all designated states
Nihon Kohden Corporation
31-4, 1-chome, Nishiochiai
Shinjuku-ku Tokyo / JP
Inventor(s)01 / Yamazaki, Masao, Jasco Corporation
2967-5, Ishikawa-cho
Hachioji-shi, Tokyo / JP
02 / Nagai, Yutaka, Nihon Kohden Corporation
31-4, Nishiochiai 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo / JP
03 / Tsuchiya, Katsuhiro, Nihon Kohden Corporation
31-4, Nishiochiai 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo / JP
04 / Takahara, Yoshiyuki, Nihon Kohden Corporation
31-4, Nishiochiai 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo / JP
 [2004/11]
Representative(s)Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB
Leopoldstraße 4
80802 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [2004/11]Grünecker, Kinkeldey, Stockmair & Schwanhäusser Anwaltssozietät
Maximilianstrasse 58
80538 München / DE
Application number, filing date03017207.611.03.1998
[2004/11]
Priority number, dateJP1997007278011.03.1997         Original published format: JP 7278097
JP1997013165307.05.1997         Original published format: JP 13165397
[2004/11]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP1396736
Date:10.03.2004
Language:EN
[2004/11]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP1396736
Date:29.12.2004
[2004/53]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP12.11.2004
ClassificationIPC:G02B3/08, G02B3/10, G01N15/02, G01N15/14, G01N21/47
[2004/11]
CPC:
G01N15/1434 (EP,US); G01N15/14 (EP,US); G01N15/0211 (EP,US);
G01N15/149 (EP,US); G01N2015/1447 (EP,US); G01N2021/4716 (EP,US);
Y10S425/808 (EP,US) (-)
Designated contracting statesFR [2004/11]
TitleGerman:Teilchenanalysator und linse zusammengesetzt aus mehreren Linsenelementen mit unterschiedlichen Brennpunkten[2004/11]
English:Particle analyzer and composite lens formed by integrally joining plural lens elements of different focal points[2004/11]
French:Analyseur de particules et lentille-composite formée de lentilles de foyers differents[2004/11]
Examination procedure29.07.2003Examination requested  [2004/11]
05.09.2011Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
16.01.2012Reply to a communication from the examining division
01.10.2016Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [2017/09]
27.10.2016Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: renewal fee not paid in time  [2017/09]
Parent application(s)   TooltipEP98104389.6  / EP0864853
Divisional application(s)The date of the Examining Division's first communication in respect of the earliest application for which a communication has been issued (EP19980104389) is  21.02.2003
Fees paidRenewal fee
29.07.2003Renewal fee patent year 03
29.07.2003Renewal fee patent year 04
29.07.2003Renewal fee patent year 05
29.07.2003Renewal fee patent year 06
30.03.2004Renewal fee patent year 07
30.03.2005Renewal fee patent year 08
28.03.2006Renewal fee patent year 09
28.03.2007Renewal fee patent year 10
14.03.2008Renewal fee patent year 11
27.03.2009Renewal fee patent year 12
24.03.2010Renewal fee patent year 13
30.03.2011Renewal fee patent year 14
28.03.2012Renewal fee patent year 15
26.03.2013Renewal fee patent year 16
27.03.2014Renewal fee patent year 17
27.03.2015Renewal fee patent year 18
Penalty fee
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31.03.201619   M06   Not yet paid
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Documents cited:Search[XY]GB2044445  (COULTER ELECTRONICS) [X] 1-4,7-11 * figure 2 * * page 6, line 29 - line 42 * * page 6, line 79 - line 94 * * page 7, line 86 - line 89 * [Y] 5,6;
 [Y]CA2202288  (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD [KR]) [Y] 5,6* figure 10a *
ExaminationUS4775229
 US4795462
 JPH04283709
by applicantGB2044445
 US4775229
 US4795462
 JPH04283709
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