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EP About this file: EP0229224

EP0229224 - Apparatus and method for froth flotation [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application has been refused
Status updated on  17.07.1991
Database last updated on 31.08.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip07.07.2007Change - inventorpublished on 08.08.2007  [2007/32]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY
200 Public Square, 36-F-3454 Cleveland
Ohio 44114 / US
[N/P]
Former [1987/30]For all designated states
THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY
200 Public Square, 36-F-3454
Cleveland Ohio 44114 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Szentlaszloi, Alex
RD 1, Box 353
Hockessin Delaware 19707 / US
02 / McDonnell, Francis J.
2743 Harmil Road
Broomall Pennsylvania 19008 / US
03 / Duttera, James V.
1006 Polk Drive
Springfield Pennsylvania 19064 / US
[1987/30]
Representative(s)Hoffmann, Klaus, et al
Hoffmann Eitle, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Postfach 81 04 20
81904 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [1989/17]Hoffmann, Klaus, Dr. rer. nat., et al
Hoffmann, Eitle & Partner Patentanwälte Postfach 81 04 20
D-81904 München / DE
Former [1987/30]Hoffmann, Klaus, Dr. rer. nat.
Hoffmann, Eitle & Partner, Patentanwälte, Postfach 81 04 20
D-81925 München / DE
Application number, filing date86113124.124.09.1986
[1987/30]
Priority number, dateUS1985080309927.11.1985         Original published format: US 803099
[1987/30]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0229224
Date:22.07.1987
Language:EN
[1987/30]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0229224
Date:14.06.1989
Language:EN
[1989/24]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP24.04.1989
ClassificationIPC:B03D1/14
[1987/30]
CPC:
B03D1/02 (EP); B03D1/028 (EP); B03D1/082 (EP);
B03D1/1406 (EP); B03D1/1412 (EP); B03D1/1456 (EP);
B03D1/1462 (EP) (-)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   DE,   FR,   GB,   IT,   NL,   SE [1987/30]
TitleGerman:Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Schaumflotation[1987/30]
English:Apparatus and method for froth flotation[1987/30]
French:Procédé et appareil de flottation par formation d'écume[1987/30]
File destroyed:02.03.1998
Examination procedure12.06.1989Examination requested  [1989/32]
04.05.1990Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
04.09.1990Reply to a communication from the examining division
23.10.1990Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: )
08.04.1991Despatch of communication that the application is refused, reason: formalities examination [1991/36]
18.04.1991Application refused, date of legal effect [1991/36]
Fees paidRenewal fee
22.08.1988Renewal fee patent year 03
23.08.1989Renewal fee patent year 04
20.08.1990Renewal fee patent year 05
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Documents cited:Search[AD]US3351199  (ANDREJS ZVEJNIEKS);
 [A]US2999595  (SCHOELD EDMUND A, et al);
 [A]FR2248086  (ERPAC [FR]);
 [A]EP0057445  (GULF & WESTERN MFG CO [US]);
 [AD]US2416066  (PHELPS DONALD S);
 [AD]US2765081  (FRANK EVANS LESLIE, et al)
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