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EP0290217 - An in vitro diagnostic method [Right-click to bookmark this link]
Former [1988/45]Diagnostic methods, products and kits for detecting periodontal diseases
[1994/32]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  10.06.1995
Database last updated on 15.07.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip23.07.2004Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): ES
published on 08.09.2004  [2004/37]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, OH 45202 / US
[N/P]
Former [1988/45]For all designated states
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Witt, Jonathan J.
9413 Sheralee Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45231 / US
[1994/32]
Former [1988/45]01 / Witt, Jonathan J.
9413 Sheralee Lane
Cincinnati Ohio 45231 / US
Representative(s)Brooks, Maxim Courtney, et al
Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited
Whitley Road
Longbenton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE12 9TS / GB
[N/P]
Former [1988/45]Brooks, Maxim Courtney, et al
Procter & Gamble Limited Whitley Road Longbenton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 9TS / GB
Application number, filing date88303975.203.05.1988
[1988/45]
Priority number, dateUS1987004723907.05.1987         Original published format: US 47239
[1988/45]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0290217
Date:09.11.1988
Language:EN
[1988/45]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0290217
Date:25.01.1989
Language:EN
[1989/04]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0290217
Date:10.08.1994
Language:EN
[1994/32]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP08.12.1988
ClassificationIPC:C12Q1/44, C12Q1/34, A61K49/00
[1989/01]
CPC:
C12Q1/44 (EP,US); A61B10/0051 (KR); C12Q2334/50 (EP,US);
Y10S435/805 (EP,US); Y10S435/81 (EP,US)
Former IPC [1988/45]C12Q1/44
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   ES,   FR,   GB,   GR,   IT,   LI,   LU,   NL,   SE [1988/45]
TitleGerman:Ein in vitro Diagnoseverfahren[1994/32]
English:An in vitro diagnostic method[1994/32]
French:Une méthode diagnostique in vitro[1994/32]
Former [1988/45]Diagnoseverfahren, Produkte und Ausrüstungen zum Nachweis von Peridontal-Krankheiten
Former [1988/45]Diagnostic methods, products and kits for detecting periodontal diseases
Former [1988/45]Méthodes diagnostiques, produits et nécessaires pour détecter des maladies péridontales
Examination procedure17.07.1989Examination requested  [1989/37]
10.06.1991Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
08.04.1992Reply to a communication from the examining division
02.06.1992Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
09.02.1993Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the communication from the examining division not received in time
16.04.1993Reply to a communication from the examining division
12.07.1993Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
13.12.1993Communication of intention to grant the patent
04.03.1994Fee for grant paid
04.03.1994Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)11.05.1995No opposition filed within time limit [1995/31]
Request for further processing for:16.04.1993Request for further processing filed
16.04.1993Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
04.05.1993Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
16.05.1990Renewal fee patent year 03
17.05.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
11.05.1992Renewal fee patent year 05
10.05.1993Renewal fee patent year 06
09.05.1994Renewal fee patent year 07
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipGR10.08.1994
AT03.05.1995
GB03.05.1995
ES04.05.1995
SE04.05.1995
[2004/37]
Former [2000/04]GR10.08.1994
AT03.05.1995
GB03.05.1995
SE04.05.1995
Former [1996/42]AT03.05.1995
GB03.05.1995
SE04.05.1995
Former [1996/15]GB03.05.1995
SE04.05.1995
Former [1996/11]SE04.05.1995
Documents cited:Search[X]GB1128371  (MILES LAB);
 [A]US3691018  (MCNAMARA THOMAS F, et al);
 [A]EP0014929  (BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM GMBH [DE]);
 [X]EP0094554  (MILES LAB [US]);
 [A]EP0151536  (UNIV ILLINOIS [US]);
 [A]EP0176246  (JOHNSON & JOHNSON DENTAL PROD [US]);
 [Y]EP0178501  (ABBOTT LAB [US])
 [Y]  - CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS, vol. 69, no. 24, abstract no. 104511h, Columbus, Ohio, US; J. HORNOVA: "Determination of some hydrolases in the gingiva in hyperplastic gingivitis and periodontitis", & CESK. STOMATOL. 1968, 68(4), 239-44
Examination   - UROLOGY, vol. 23, 1984; pp. 148-149#
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