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EP1560159 - Method and apparatus for detecting contaminants on a window surface of a viewing utilizing light [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  20.03.2009
Database last updated on 02.11.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip20.03.2009Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 22.04.2009  [2009/17]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC.
14300 Judicial Road
Burnsville, MN 55306-4898 / US
[2005/31]
Inventor(s)01 / Miller, Mark S.
4899 149th Court
Apple Valley MN 55124 / US
02 / Socha, David M. Sr.
12881 Pilgrim Lane
Champlin MN 55316 / US
03 / Anderson, Kaare J.
20714 Camden Circle
Farmington MN 55024 / US
 [2005/31]
Representative(s)Hartley, Andrew Philip, et al
Mathisen & Macara LLP
Communications House
South Street
Staines-upon-Thames, Middx TW18 4PR / GB
[N/P]
Former [2005/31]Hartley, Andrew Philip, et al
Mathisen, Macara & Co The Coach House 6-8 Swakeleys Road
Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB10 8BZ / GB
Application number, filing date05250166.514.01.2005
[2005/31]
Priority number, dateUS2004076996802.02.2004         Original published format: US 769968
[2005/31]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP1560159
Date:03.08.2005
Language:EN
[2005/31]
ClassificationIPC:G06T7/00
[2005/31]
CPC:
G06T7/0004 (EP,US); B60S1/0822 (EP,US); B60S1/0844 (EP,US);
G01N15/1433 (EP,US); G01N21/94 (EP,US); G01N21/958 (EP,US);
G06V20/56 (EP,US); G01N2021/157 (EP,US); G01N2021/1772 (EP,US);
G01N2021/945 (EP,US); G01N21/55 (EP,US); G01N2201/062 (EP,US) (-)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   BG,   CH,   CY,   CZ,   DE,   DK,   EE,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   HU,   IE,   IS,   IT,   LI,   LT,   LU,   MC,   NL,   PL,   PT,   RO,   SE,   SI,   SK,   TR [2005/31]
Extension statesALNot yet paid
BANot yet paid
HRNot yet paid
LVNot yet paid
MKNot yet paid
YUNot yet paid
TitleGerman:Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Detektion von Verunreinigungen auf einer Fensterfläche eines lichtnutzenden Sichters[2005/31]
English:Method and apparatus for detecting contaminants on a window surface of a viewing utilizing light[2005/31]
French:Procédé et dispositif de détection d'impuretés sur une surface de fenêtre d'un visionneur à utilisation de lumière[2005/31]
Examination procedure01.08.2008Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [2009/17]
10.09.2008Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: renewal fee not paid in time  [2009/17]
Fees paidRenewal fee
29.01.2007Renewal fee patent year 03
Penalty fee
Additional fee for renewal fee
31.01.200804   M06   Not yet paid
31.01.200905   M06   Not yet paid
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