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EP0317224 - Focus detection system for an optical disk drive using photo sensor elements in the far field of information pits [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  04.06.1994
Database last updated on 16.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip04.06.1994No opposition filed within time limitpublished on 27.07.1994 [1994/30]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
1006, Oaza Kadoma Kadoma-shi Osaka
571-8501 / JP
[N/P]
Former [1989/21]For all designated states
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
1006, Ohaza Kadoma
Kadoma-shi, Osaka-fu, 571 / JP
Inventor(s)01 / Ishibashi, Hiromichi
14-28, 6-chome Toneyama
Toyonaka-shi Osaka-fu, 560 / JP
02 / Tanaka, Shinichi
C-403, 10-1, Fukakusahotta-cho Fushimi-ku
Kyoto-shi Kyoto-fu, 612 / JP
03 / Matsubara, Akira
Tsukumo MS 11-go 2-26-9, Syowadai-cho
Takatsuki-shi Osaka-fu, 569 / JP
04 / Okada, Tsuyoshi
Saedo-ryo, 746-1 Saedo-cho Midori-ku
Yokohama-shi Kanagawa-ken 226 / JP
[1989/21]
Representative(s)Crawford, Andrew Birkby, et al
A.A. Thornton & Co. 235 High Holborn
London WC1V 7LE / GB
[N/P]
Former [1989/21]Crawford, Andrew Birkby, et al
A.A. THORNTON & CO. Northumberland House 303-306 High Holborn
London WC1V 7LE / GB
Application number, filing date88310704.714.11.1988
[1989/21]
Priority number, dateJP1987029003017.11.1987         Original published format: JP 29003087
JP1987029003117.11.1987         Original published format: JP 29003187
JP1988021657131.08.1988         Original published format: JP 21657188
[1989/21]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0317224
Date:24.05.1989
Language:EN
[1989/21]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0317224
Date:30.08.1989
Language:EN
[1989/35]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0317224
Date:04.08.1993
Language:EN
[1993/31]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP13.07.1989
ClassificationIPC:G11B7/09, G11B7/095
[1989/21]
CPC:
G11B7/0908 (EP,US); G11B7/09 (KR); G11B7/0917 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB,   NL [1989/21]
TitleGerman:Fokusregelsystem für optische Scheibenvorrichtung mit lichtempfindlichen Elementen in der Fokusebene des Bildes der Informationsstruktur[1989/21]
English:Focus detection system for an optical disk drive using photo sensor elements in the far field of information pits[1989/21]
French:Système de mise au point pour appareil de disque optique avec des éléments photosensibles dans le plan focal de l'image de la structure d'informations[1989/21]
Examination procedure22.02.1990Examination requested  [1990/17]
09.03.1992Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
13.07.1992Reply to a communication from the examining division
11.11.1992Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
29.01.1993Communication of intention to grant the patent
19.04.1993Fee for grant paid
19.04.1993Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)05.05.1994No opposition filed within time limit [1994/30]
Fees paidRenewal fee
20.11.1990Renewal fee patent year 03
11.11.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
09.10.1992Renewal fee patent year 05
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Documents cited:Search[X]JP60214429  ;
 [A]JP55101142  ;
 [A]JP57183639  ;
 JP57183639  [ ];
 [XP]GB2196115  (PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORP);
 [A]FR2302646  (PHILIPS NV [NL]);
 [AD]US4051527  (BRAAT JOSEPHUS JOHANNES MARIA);
 [A]GB2059664  (SONY CORP)
 [X]  - PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 10, no. 76 (P-440)(2133) 26 March 1986, & JP-A-60 214429 (HITACHI SEISAKUSHO K.K) 26 October 1985,, & JP60214429 A 19851026
 [A]  - PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 4, no. 153 (P-33)(635) 25 October 1980, & JP-A-55 101142 (TEAC K.K.) 01 August 1980,, & JP55101142 A 19800801
 [A]  - PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 7, no. 32 (P-174)(1177) 08 February 1983, & JP-A-57 183639 (HITACHI SEISAKUSHO K.K) 12 November 1982,, & JP57183639 A 19821112
    [ ] - PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 7, no. 32 (P-174)(1177) 08 February 1983, & JP-A-57 183639 (HITACHI SEISAKUSHO K.K) 12 November 1982,, & JP57183639 A 19821112
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