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EP2535766 - Asymmetric reflective film for a display backlight [Right-click to bookmark this link]
Former [2012/51]Asymmetric reflective film and backlight having a hollow cavity, which recycles the light
[2019/39]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  10.07.2020
Database last updated on 22.08.2024
FormerGrant of patent is intended
Status updated on  11.09.2019
FormerExamination is in progress
Status updated on  23.06.2017
Most recent event   Tooltip10.07.2020Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 12.08.2020  [2020/33]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
3M Innovative Properties Company
3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul, MN 55133-3427 / US
[N/P]
Former [2012/51]For all designated states
3M Innovative Properties Company
3M Center Post Office Box 33427
Saint Paul, MN 55133-3427 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Weber, Michael F.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
02 / Hebrink, Timothy J.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
03 / Nevitt, Timothy J.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
04 / Wheatley, John A.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
05 / Schardt, Craig R.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
06 / Biernath, Rolf W.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
07 / Bryan, William J.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
08 / Ouderkirk, Andrew J.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
09 / Freier, David G.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
10 / Jordan, Myron K.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
11 / Derks, Kristopher J.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
12 / Yang, Zhaohui
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
13 / Kivel, Edward J.
c/o 3M Center
P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
 [2012/51]
Representative(s)Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB
Siebertstrasse 3
81675 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [2012/51]Vossius & Partner
Siebertstrasse 4
81675 München / DE
Application number, filing date12165951.019.05.2008
[2012/51]
Priority number, dateUS20070939079P20.05.2007         Original published format: US 939079 P
[2012/51]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP2535766
Date:19.12.2012
Language:EN
[2012/51]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP2535766
Date:01.05.2013
Language:EN
[2013/18]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP02.04.2013
ClassificationIPC:G02F1/13357, G02B6/00, G02B5/30, F21V8/00, // G02B27/28
[2012/51]
CPC:
G02B5/305 (EP,US); G02F1/1335 (KR); F21V7/04 (US);
G02B27/286 (EP,US); G02B5/30 (KR); G02B5/3083 (EP,US);
G02B6/00 (KR); G02B6/0001 (KR); G02B6/0096 (EP,US);
G02F1/13362 (EP,US) (-)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   BG,   CH,   CY,   CZ,   DE,   DK,   EE,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   HR,   HU,   IE,   IS,   IT,   LI,   LT,   LU,   LV,   MC,   MT,   NL,   NO,   PL,   PT,   RO,   SE,   SI,   SK,   TR [2012/51]
TitleGerman:Asymmetrisch-reflektierender Film für die Rückbeleuchtungsvorrichtung einer Anzeige[2019/39]
English:Asymmetric reflective film for a display backlight[2019/39]
French:Film réflectif asymmetique pour le rétroéclairage d'un système d'affichage[2019/39]
Former [2012/51]Asymmetrisch-reflektierender Film und Rückbeleuchtung mit Hohlraum, in dem das Licht wiederverwendet wird
Former [2012/51]Asymmetric reflective film and backlight having a hollow cavity, which recycles the light
Former [2012/51]Film réflectif asymmetique et rétroéclairage ayant une cavité creuse réutilisant la lumière
Examination procedure19.02.2014Amendment by applicant (claims and/or description)
19.02.2014Examination requested  [2014/14]
23.06.2017Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
03.01.2018Reply to a communication from the examining division
12.09.2019Communication of intention to grant the patent
23.01.2020Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [2020/33]
28.02.2020Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: fee for grant / fee for printing not paid in time  [2020/33]
Parent application(s)   TooltipEP08755885.4  / EP2160645
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 (EP20080755885) is  27.04.2010
Request for further processing for:The application is deemed to be withdrawn due to non-payment of the examination fee
19.02.2014Request for further processing filed
19.02.2014Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
06.03.2014Decision despatched
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
19.02.2014Request for further processing filed
19.02.2014Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
06.03.2014Decision despatched
The application is deemed to be withdrawn due to non-payment of designation fees
TR, SK, SI, SE, RO, PT, PL, NO, NL, MT, MC, LV, LU, LT, IT, IS, IE, HU, HR, GR, GB, FR, FI, ES, EE, DK, DE, CZ, CY, CH, BG, BE, AT
19.02.2014Request for further processing filed
19.02.2014Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
06.03.2014Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
23.08.2012Renewal fee patent year 03
23.08.2012Renewal fee patent year 04
23.08.2012Renewal fee patent year 05
10.05.2013Renewal fee patent year 06
27.03.2014Renewal fee patent year 07
12.05.2015Renewal fee patent year 08
10.05.2016Renewal fee patent year 09
10.05.2017Renewal fee patent year 10
11.05.2018Renewal fee patent year 11
15.05.2019Renewal fee patent year 12
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