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EP0059487 - Reproduction of character images, particularly for typesetting apparatus [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  16.04.1987
Database last updated on 11.04.2026
Most recent event   Tooltip16.04.1987Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 03.06.1987 [1987/23]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
PURDY, Haydn Victor
Down Cottage, Down Place
Windsor, Berkshire / GB
For all designated states
McINTOSH, Ronald Campbell
17 Avenue Road
St. Albans, Hertfordshire / GB
[1982/36]
Inventor(s)01 / see applicant
...
[1982/36]
Representative(s)Thomson, Roger Bruce, et al
W.P. THOMPSON & CO.
55 Drury Lane
London WC2B 5SQ / GB
[N/P]
Former [1982/36]Thomson, Roger Bruce, et al
W.P. THOMPSON & CO. Celcon House 289-293 High Holborn
London WC1V 7HU / GB
Application number, filing date82102609.331.05.1979
[1982/36]
Priority number, dateGB1978002527531.05.1978         Original published format: GB 2527578
[1982/36]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0059487
Date:08.09.1982
Language:EN
[1982/36]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0059487
Date:26.03.1986
Language:EN
[1986/13]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP03.02.1986
ClassificationIPC:G09G1/08, B41B19/00, B41B27/00
[1982/36]
CPC:
B41B19/01 (EP,US); G09G1/08 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesCH,   DE,   FR,   GB,   SE [1982/36]
TitleGerman:Reproduktion von Zeichenabbildungen, insbesondere für Typensetzvorrichtungen[1982/36]
English:Reproduction of character images, particularly for typesetting apparatus[1982/36]
French:Reproduction d'images de caractères, notamment pour des machines de composition[1982/36]
File destroyed:15.01.2000
Examination procedure27.09.1986Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [1987/23]
07.01.1987Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: examination fee not paid in time  [1987/23]
Parent application(s)   TooltipEP79900550.9  / EP0016001
Fees paidRenewal fee
26.04.1982Renewal fee patent year 03
27.08.1982Renewal fee patent year 04
25.11.1983Renewal fee patent year 05
14.11.1984Renewal fee patent year 06
28.11.1985Renewal fee patent year 07
Penalty fee
Penalty fee Rule 85b EPC 1973
26.09.1986M02   Not yet paid
Additional fee for renewal fee
28.03.198204   M06   Fee paid on   27.08.1982
31.05.198305   M06   Fee paid on   25.11.1983
01.06.198406   M06   Fee paid on   14.11.1984
31.05.198507   M06   Fee paid on   28.11.1985
02.06.198608   M06   Not yet paid
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Documents cited:Search[A] FR2160198  (WESTERN ELECTRIC CO et al.)
 [A] US3422419  (MATHEWS MAX V et al.)
 [A]   IBM TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE BULLETIN, vol. 14, no. 10, March 1972, pages 3086-3087, New York, US; K.TSUI et al.: "Language for defining computer graphics generation"
 [A]   IBM TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE BULLETIN, vol. 13, no. 2, July 1970, pages 550-552, New York, US; C.J.EVANGELISTI et al.: "Graphic device for drawing shapes"
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