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EP About this file: EP2428594

EP2428594 - Method of configuring an ion exchange membrane electrolytic cell [Right-click to bookmark this link]
Former [2012/11]Method of preparing caustic soda and chlorine
[2016/36]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  16.02.2018
Database last updated on 19.07.2024
FormerThe patent has been granted
Status updated on  10.03.2017
FormerGrant of patent is intended
Status updated on  24.01.2017
Most recent event   Tooltip29.05.2020Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): PT		published on 01.07.2020  [2020/27]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Kaneka Corporation
2-3-18, Nakanoshima
Kita-ku, Osaka / JP
For all designated states
Toagosei Co., Ltd.
1-14-1, Nishi-Shimbashi
Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-8419 / JP
[2017/28]
Former [2017/09]For all designated states
Kaneka Corporation
3-18, Nakanoshima 2-chome
Kita-ku
Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-8288 / JP
For all designated states
Toagosei Co., Ltd.
1-14-1, Nishi-Shimbashi
Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-8419 / JP
Former [2013/21]For all designated states
Chlorine Engineers Corp., Ltd.
7F, Sakura Nihombashi Building
13-12, Nihombashi Kayaga-cho 1-chome
Chuo-ku
Tokyo 103-0025 / JP
For all designated states
Kaneka Corporation
2-3-18, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku
Osaka / JP
For all designated states
Toagosei Co., Ltd
1-14-1, Nishi shimbashi
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8419 / JP
Former [2012/49]For all designated states
Chlorine Engineers Corp., Ltd.
7F, Sakura Nihombashi Building
13-12, Nihombashi Kayaga-cho 1-chome
Chuo-ku
Tokyo 103-0025 / JP
For all designated states
Kaneka Corporation
3-2-4, Nakanoshima
Kita-ku
Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0005 / JP
For all designated states
Toagosei Co., Ltd
1-14-1, Nishi shimbashi
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8419 / JP
Former [2012/11]For all designated states
Chlorine Engineers Corp., Ltd.
Tomiokabashi Bldg., 6-11 Fukagawa 2-Chome, Kotoh-Ku
Tokyo 135-0033 / JP
For all designated states
Kaneka Corporation
3-2-4, Nakanoshima
Kita-ku
Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0005 / JP
For all designated states
Toagosei Co., Ltd
1-14-1, Nishi shimbashi
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8419 / JP
Inventor(s)01 / Saiki, Koji
Kaneka Corporation
Takasago Plant
1-8 Miyamae-machi, Takasago-cho
Takasago-shi
Hyogo, Hyogo 6768688 / JP
02 / Asaumi, Kiyohito
Chlorine Engineers Corp., Ltd.
Okayama Jigyosho
24-6, Higashi-takasaki
Tamano-shi
Okayama, Okayama 7060134 / JP
03 / Hamamori, Mitsuharu
Toagosei Co., Ltd.
Nagoya Factory
17-23, Showacho
Minato-ku, Nagoya-shi
Nagoya, Aichi 4550026 / JP
04 / Osakabe, Tsugiyoshi
Toagosei Co., Ltd.
Nagoya Factory
17-23, Showacho
Minato-ku, Nagoya-shi
Nagoya, Aichi 4550026 / JP
 [2012/11]
Representative(s)Stanners, David Ralph, et al
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP
Altius House
1 North Fourth Street
Milton Keynes MK9 1NE / GB
[N/P]
Former [2017/15]Stanners, David Ralph, et al
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP
One Euston Square
40 Melton Street
London NW1 2FD / GB
Former [2012/49]Stanners, David Ralph, et al
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP
3rd Floor
33 Glasshouse Street
London W1B 5DG / GB
Former [2012/11]Higgs, Jonathan
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP 3rd Floor 33 Glasshouse Street
London W1B 5DG / GB
Application number, filing date11192778.617.05.2006
[2012/11]
Priority number, dateJP2005014435417.05.2005         Original published format: JP 2005144354
[2012/11]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP2428594
Date:14.03.2012
Language:EN
[2012/11]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP2428594
Date:12.04.2017
Language:EN
[2017/15]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP26.01.2012
ClassificationIPC:C25B1/46, C25B9/08
[2012/11]
CPC:
C25B1/46 (EP,US); C25B11/031 (EP,US); C25B9/19 (EP,US);
C25B9/65 (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,   LV,   MC,   NL,   PL,   PT,   RO,   SE,   SI,   SK,   TR [2017/15]
Former [2012/11]AT,  BE,  BG,  CH,  CY,  CZ,  DE,  DK,  EE,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  HU,  IE,  IS,  IT,  LI,  LT,  LU,  LV,  MC,  NL,  PL,  PT,  RO,  SE,  SI,  SK,  TR 
TitleGerman:Verfahren zum Bau einer Elektrolysezelle mit Ionenaustauschermembran[2016/36]
English:Method of configuring an ion exchange membrane electrolytic cell[2016/36]
French:Procédé de configuration d'une cellule d'électrolyse à membrane échangeuse d'ions[2016/36]
Former [2012/11]Verfahren zur Herstellung von Natronlauge und Chlor
Former [2012/11]Method of preparing caustic soda and chlorine
Former [2012/11]Procédé de préparation de soude caustique et de chlore
Examination procedure12.09.2012Examination requested  [2012/43]
02.10.2012Amendment by applicant (claims and/or description)
15.01.2015Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
13.07.2015Reply to a communication from the examining division
21.09.2016Communication of intention to grant the patent
16.01.2017Fee for grant paid
16.01.2017Fee for publishing/printing paid
16.01.2017Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
21.04.2017Request for correction of the decision to grant filed
Parent application(s)   TooltipEP06746562.5  / EP1882758
Divisional application(s)EP13178368.0  / EP2662476
EP13178429.0  / EP2662477
Opposition(s)15.01.2018No opposition filed within time limit [2018/12]
Request for further processing for:The application is deemed to be withdrawn due to failure to reply to the Extended European Search Report/Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority/International Preliminary Examination Report/Supplementary international search report/Supplementary European search report
02.10.2012Request for further processing filed
02.10.2012Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
16.10.2012Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
09.12.2011Renewal fee patent year 03
09.12.2011Renewal fee patent year 04
09.12.2011Renewal fee patent year 05
09.12.2011Renewal fee patent year 06
06.03.2012Renewal fee patent year 07
23.04.2013Renewal fee patent year 08
23.04.2014Renewal fee patent year 09
09.04.2015Renewal fee patent year 10
19.04.2016Renewal fee patent year 11
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipHU17.05.2006
AT12.04.2017
CY12.04.2017
CZ12.04.2017
DK12.04.2017
EE12.04.2017
ES12.04.2017
FI12.04.2017
LT12.04.2017
LV12.04.2017
MC12.04.2017
NL12.04.2017
PL12.04.2017
PT12.04.2017
RO12.04.2017
SE12.04.2017
SI12.04.2017
SK12.04.2017
TR12.04.2017
IE17.05.2017
LU17.05.2017
BE31.05.2017
CH31.05.2017
LI31.05.2017
BG12.07.2017
GR13.07.2017
IS12.08.2017
[2020/27]
Former [2020/15]HU17.05.2006
AT12.04.2017
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DK12.04.2017
EE12.04.2017
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FI12.04.2017
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PL12.04.2017
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Former [2019/46]HU17.05.2006
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Former [2019/31]HU17.05.2006
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