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EP About this file: EP0508246

EP0508246 - Stopper rod having an erosion-resistant sleeve [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  14.08.1998
Database last updated on 11.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip14.08.1998No opposition filed within time limitpublished on 30.09.1998 [1998/40]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
VESUVIUS FRANCE S.A.
68, rue Paul Deudon, B.P. 19
59750 Feignies / FR
[N/P]
Former [1997/41]For all designated states
VESUVIUS FRANCE S.A.
68, rue Paul Deudon, B.P. 19
59750 Feignies / FR
Former [1992/42]For all designated states
VESUVIUS FRANCE S.A.
68, rue Paul Deudon, B.P. 19
F-59750 Feignies / FR
Inventor(s)01 / Ruffaldi, Aldo
267 Avenue Baron d'Huard
B-1950 Kraainem / BE
[1992/42]
Representative(s)Delcoux, Mariette
Office Kirkpatrick S.A.
Avenue Wolfers, 32
1310 La Hulpe / BE
[N/P]
Former [1997/30]Bairiot-Delcoux, Mariette
Office Kirkpatrick S.A., Avenue Wolfers, 32
1310 La Hulpe / BE
Application number, filing date92105388.028.03.1992
[1992/42]
Priority number, dateFR1991000440309.04.1991         Original published format: FR 9104403
[1992/42]
Filing languageFR
Procedural languageFR
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0508246
Date:14.10.1992
Language:FR
[1992/42]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0508246
Date:08.10.1997
Language:FR
[1997/41]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP23.06.1992
ClassificationIPC:B22D41/18
[1992/42]
CPC:
B22D41/18 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesBE,   DE,   ES,   GB,   IT,   SE [1992/42]
TitleGerman:Stopfenstange mit verschliessfester Hülse[1992/42]
English:Stopper rod having an erosion-resistant sleeve[1992/42]
French:Quenouille comportant une manchette résistant à l'érosion[1992/42]
Examination procedure19.10.1992Examination requested  [1992/52]
20.02.1995Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
23.06.1995Reply to a communication from the examining division
18.07.1995Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
14.08.1995Reply to a communication from the examining division
30.08.1995Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
10.01.1996Reply to a communication from the examining division
24.06.1996Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
29.08.1996Reply to a communication from the examining division
29.11.1996Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
28.01.1997Communication of intention to grant the patent
02.05.1997Fee for grant paid
02.05.1997Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)09.07.1998No opposition filed within time limit [1998/40]
Fees paidRenewal fee
18.03.1994Renewal fee patent year 03
20.02.1995Renewal fee patent year 04
26.02.1996Renewal fee patent year 05
24.02.1997Renewal fee patent year 06
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Documents cited:Search[Y]JP63104760  ;
 [X]US3456690  (WEED SETH E);
 [X]US3011231  (ROSS DREVER JAMES);
 [X]US1486694  (SHEAFFER JAMES E);
 [X]GB2123726  (THORNTON JAMES MENZIES);
 [Y]FR2464769  (AKECHI TAIKARENGA KK [JP]);
 [Y]WO8404477  (THORNTON JAMES MENZIES)
 [Y]  - PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 12, no. 343 (M-741)(31890) 14 Septembre 1988 & JP-A-63 104 760 ( SUMITOMO METAL IND LTD ) 10 Mai 1988, & JP63104760 A 00000000
ExaminationJPH01130857
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