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EP About this file: EP0232491

EP0232491 - Process for the hydrogenation of coal/mineral oil mixtures [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  13.04.1994
Database last updated on 28.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip12.11.1999Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): LU		published on 29.12.1999 [1999/52]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Rheinbraun Aktiengesellschaft
Postfach 41 08 80
D-50868 Köln / DE
[N/P]
Former [1991/01]For all designated states
RHEINBRAUN Aktiengesellschaft
Postfach 41 08 80
D-50868 Köln / DE
Former [1987/34]For all designated states
Rheinische Braunkohlenwerke AG.
Stüttgenweg 2
D-5000 Köln 41 / DE
Inventor(s)01 / Giehr, Axel, Dr. Dipl.-Chem.
Zeisigweg. 1
D-5047 Wesseling / DE
02 / Hammer, Hartmut, Dr. Dipl.-Chem.
Leyboldstrasse 21
D-5000 Köln 51 / DE
03 / Wawrzinek, Joachim
Thorrer Strasse 60
D-5010 Bergheim 3 / DE
04 / Scharf, Hans-Joachim, Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Ing.
Margaretenstrasse 2
D-5040 Brühl / DE
05 / Lenz, Uwe, Dr. rer. nat. Dipl.-Chem.
Heideweg 7
D-5020 Frechen / DE
[1987/34]
Representative(s)Koepsell, Helmut
Frankenforster Strasse 135-137
51427 Bergisch Gladbach / DE
[N/P]
Former [1987/34]Koepsell, Helmut, Dipl.-Ing.
Mittelstrasse 7
D-50672 Köln / DE
Application number, filing date86116589.228.11.1986
[1987/34]
Priority number, dateDE1985354324006.12.1985         Original published format: DE 3543240
[1987/34]
Filing languageDE
Procedural languageDE
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0232491
Date:19.08.1987
Language:DE
[1987/34]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0232491
Date:03.07.1991
Language:DE
[1991/27]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP18.06.1987
ClassificationIPC:C10G1/06
[1987/34]
CPC:
C10G1/086 (EP); B01J21/18 (EP)
Designated contracting statesBE,   DE,   FR,   GB,   LU,   NL [1987/34]
TitleGerman:Verbessertes Verfahren zur hydrierenden Behandlung von Kohle/Mineralöl-Gemischen[1987/34]
English:Process for the hydrogenation of coal/mineral oil mixtures[1987/34]
French:Procédé pour l'hydrogénation de mélanges charbon/huiles minérales[1987/34]
Examination procedure17.08.1987Examination requested  [1987/42]
17.10.1988Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M08)
13.06.1989Reply to a communication from the examining division
19.07.1989Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
22.12.1989Reply to a communication from the examining division
16.02.1990Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M02)
19.04.1990Reply to a communication from the examining division
03.07.1990Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M02)
13.07.1990Reply to a communication from the examining division
05.09.1990Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
28.11.1990Communication of intention to grant the patent
20.12.1990Fee for grant paid
20.12.1990Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  31.03.1992  16.04.1992  ADMISSIBLE
VEBA OEL Technologie GmbH
Johannastrasse 2-8
D-45899 Gelsenkirchen / DE
Opponent's representative
Lindner, Wolfgang
Alexander-von-Humboldt-Strasse
45896 Gelsenkirchen / DE
 [N/P]
Former [1992/21]
Opponent(s)01  31.03.1992  16.04.1992  ADMISSIBLE
VEBA OEL Technologie GmbH
Johannastrasse 2-8
D-45899 Gelsenkirchen / DE
Opponent's representative
Lindner, Wolfgang, Dr.
Alexander-von-Humboldt-Strasse
D-45896 Gelsenkirchen / DE
15.05.1992Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
14.10.1992Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
06.12.1993Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
16.12.1993Legal effect of revocation of patent [1994/22]
Fees paidRenewal fee
22.09.1988Renewal fee patent year 03
28.11.1989Renewal fee patent year 04
08.11.1990Renewal fee patent year 05
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipGB28.11.1991
BE30.11.1991
LU30.11.1991
NL01.06.1992
FR31.07.1992
[1999/52]
Former [1993/13]GB28.11.1991
BE30.11.1991
NL01.06.1992
FR31.07.1992
Former [1993/11]BE30.11.1991
NL01.06.1992
FR31.07.1992
Former [1992/48]BE30.11.1991
NL01.06.1992
Documents cited:SearchUS4486293  [ ] (GARG DIWAKAR [US]);
 US4325800  [ ] (ROSENTHAL JOEL W, et al)
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