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EP0279555 - Computer data entry system [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  09.03.1995
Database last updated on 11.04.2026
Most recent event   Tooltip09.03.1995No opposition filed within time limitpublished on 26.04.1995 [1995/17]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Retter, Dale J.
7350 Via Paseo Del Sur. E No. 206 Scottsdale
Arizona 85258 / US
[N/P]
Former [1988/34]For all designated states
Retter, Dale J.
7350 Via Paseo Del Sur. E No. 206
Scottsdale Arizona 85258 / US
Inventor(s)01 / see applicant
...
[1988/34]
Representative(s)Smith, Norman Ian, et al
Cleveland
40-43 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1JQ / GB
[N/P]
Former [1988/34]Smith, Norman Ian, et al
F.J. CLEVELAND & COMPANY 40-43 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1JQ / GB
Application number, filing date88300872.402.02.1988
[1988/34]
Priority number, dateUS1987001601818.02.1987         Original published format: US 16018
[1988/34]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0279555
Date:24.08.1988
Language:EN
[1988/34]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0279555
Date:09.05.1990
Language:EN
[1990/19]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0279555
Date:04.05.1994
Language:EN
[1994/18]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP22.03.1990
ClassificationIPC:G06K11/06, G06F3/023
[1988/34]
CPC:
G06F3/0234 (EP); G06F3/03543 (EP)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB,   IT [1988/34]
TitleGerman:Dateneingabesystem für einen Rechner[1988/34]
English:Computer data entry system[1988/34]
French:Système pour l'entrée de données dans un ordinateur[1988/34]
Examination procedure11.10.1990Examination requested  [1990/50]
21.09.1992Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
23.01.1993Reply to a communication from the examining division
19.07.1993Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
29.10.1993Communication of intention to grant the patent
17.11.1993Fee for grant paid
17.11.1993Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)07.02.1995No opposition filed within time limit [1995/17]
Fees paidRenewal fee
01.02.1990Renewal fee patent year 03
28.01.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
24.01.1992Renewal fee patent year 05
15.02.1993Renewal fee patent year 06
21.02.1994Renewal fee patent year 07
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Documents cited:Search[Y]   IBM TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE BULLETIN, vol. 27, no. 10B, March 1985, pages 6299-6305, New York, US; "Mouse/keyboard concept incorporating unique devices for controlling CRT display cursors" [Y]
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