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EP About this file: EP0514988

EP0514988 - Fluid composition for compression refrigeration [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  22.03.2002
Database last updated on 03.10.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip30.07.2004Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): ES		published on 15.09.2004  [2004/38]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij B.V.
Carel van Bylandtlaan 30
2596 HR Den Haag / NL
[N/P]
Former [1992/48]For all designated states
SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ B.V.
Carel van Bylandtlaan 30
NL-2596 HR Den Haag / NL
Inventor(s)01 / Wilson, Arthur Colin
72 Mallings Drive, Bearsted
Maidstone, Kent ME14 4HB / GB
02 / Koenders, Peter
Badhuisweg 3
NL-1031 CM Amsterdam / NL
03 / Daegling, Stefan
Heukoppel 56
W-2000 Hamburg 71 / DE
[1992/48]
Application number, filing date92201424.618.05.1992
[1992/48]
Priority number, dateGB1991001083720.05.1991         Original published format: GB 9110837
[1992/48]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0514988
Date:25.11.1992
Language:EN
[1992/48]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0514988
Date:03.03.1993
Language:EN
[1993/09]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0514988
Date:06.08.1997
Language:EN
[1997/32]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP14.01.1993
ClassificationIPC:C09K5/04, C10M169/04, C10M105/38
[1993/09]
CPC:
C09K5/045 (EP); C10M105/38 (EP); C10M171/008 (EP);
C09K2205/24 (EP); C10M2207/281 (EP); C10M2207/282 (EP);
C10M2207/283 (EP); C10M2207/286 (EP); C10M2211/022 (EP);
C10M2211/06 (EP); C10N2040/00 (EP); C10N2040/30 (EP);
C10N2040/32 (EP); C10N2040/34 (EP); C10N2040/36 (EP);
C10N2040/38 (EP); C10N2040/40 (EP); C10N2040/42 (EP);
C10N2040/44 (EP); C10N2040/50 (EP) (-)
Former IPC [1992/48]C09K5/04, C10M169/04
Designated contracting statesBE,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FR,   GB,   IT,   NL [1992/48]
TitleGerman:Flüssigzusammensetzung für Verdichtungskälteverfahren[1992/48]
English:Fluid composition for compression refrigeration[1992/48]
French:Composition fluide pour réfrigération par compression[1992/48]
Examination procedure26.07.1993Examination requested  [1993/38]
06.09.1994Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
16.05.1995Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the communication from the examining division not received in time
24.07.1995Reply to a communication from the examining division
23.04.1996Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: No)
07.01.1997Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: later approval)
14.01.1997Communication of intention to grant the patent
08.04.1997Fee for grant paid
08.04.1997Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  17.04.1998  17.06.1998  ADMISSIBLE
RWE-DEA Aktiengesellschaft für Mineraloel und Chemie
Überseering 40
D-22297 HAMBURG / DE
Opponent's representative
Schupfner, Gerhard D., et al, et al
Müller Schupfner & Partner Patentanwälte Parkstrasse 1
21244 Buchholz / DE
 02  23.04.1998  11.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
Cognis Deutschland GmbH
Cognis IP Postfach 130164
40551 Düsseldorf / DE
 03  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 / US
Opponent's representative
Mallalieu, Catherine Louise, et al, et al
D Young & Co LLP
120 Holborn
London EC1N 2DY / GB
 04  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
Nippon Oil Co. Ltd.
3-12, 1-chome Nishi-Shinbashi Minato-ku
Tokyo 105 / JP
Opponent's representative
Josif, Albert
Baaderstrasse 3
80469 München / DE
 05  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
ICI PLC
9 Millbank
London SW1P3JF / GB
Opponent's representative
Geary, Stephen, et al, et al
W.H. Beck, Greener & Co.
7 Stone Buildings
Lincoln's Inn
London WC2A 3SZ / GB
 [N/P]
Former [2000/36]
Opponent(s)01  17.04.1998  17.06.1998  ADMISSIBLE
RWE-DEA Aktiengesellschaft für Mineraloel und Chemie
Überseering 40
D-22297 HAMBURG / DE
Opponent's representative
Schupfner, Gerhard D., Dr. Dipl.-Chem., et al, et al
Patentanwälte Müller, Schupfner & Gauger Postfach 17 53
21236 Buchholz / DE
 02  23.04.1998  11.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
Cognis Deutschland GmbH
Cognis IP Postfach 130164
40551 Düsseldorf / DE
 03  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 / US
Opponent's representative
Mallalieu, Catherine Louise, et al, et al
D Young & Co LLP 120 Holborn
London EC1N 2DY / GB
 04  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
Nippon Oil Co. Ltd.
3-12, 1-chome Nishi-Shinbashi Minato-ku
Tokyo 105 / JP
Opponent's representative
Josif, Albert
Baaderstrasse 3
80469 München / DE
 05  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
ICI PLC
9 Millbank
London SW1P3JF / GB
Opponent's representative
Geary, Stephen, et al, et al
W.H. Beck, Greener & Co. 7 Stone Buildings Lincoln's Inn
London WC2A 3SZ / GB
Former [2000/21]
Opponent(s)01  17.04.1998  17.06.1998  ADMISSIBLE
RWE-DEA Aktiengesellschaft für Mineraloel und Chemie
Überseering 40
D-22297 HAMBURG / DE
Opponent's representative
Schupfner, Gerhard D., Dr. Dipl.-Chem., et al, et al
Patentanwälte Müller, Schupfner & Gauger Postfach 17 53
21236 Buchholz / DE
 02  23.04.1998  11.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
Cognis Deutschland GmbH
Cognis IP Postfach 130164
40551 Düsseldorf / DE
 03  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 / US
Opponent's representative
Mallalieu, Catherine Louise, et al, et al
D Young & Co LLP 120 Holborn
London EC1N 2DY / GB
 04  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
Nippon Oil Co. Ltd.
3-12, 1-chome Nishi-Shinbashi Minato-ku
Tokyo 105 / JP
Opponent's representative
Josif, Albert
Baaderstrasse 3
80469 München / DE
 05  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
ICI PLC
9 Millbank
London SW1P3JF / GB
Opponent's representative
Geary, Stephen, et al, et al
Uniqema Intellectual Property Department P.O. Box 90 Wilton
Middlesbrough Cleveland TS90 8JE / GB
Former [1998/28]
Opponent(s)01  17.04.1998   
RWE-DEA Aktiengesellschaft für Mineraloel und Chemie
Überseering 40
D-22297 HAMBURG / DE
Opponent's representative
Schupfner, Gerhard D., et al, et al
Müller Schupfner & Partner Patentanwälte Parkstrasse 1
21244 Buchholz / DE
 02  23.04.1998  11.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
HENKEL KGaA TFP / Patente
Postfach 1100
D-40191 Düsseldorf / DE
 03  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 / US
Opponent's representative
Mallalieu, Catherine Louise, et al, et al
D Young & Co LLP 120 Holborn
London EC1N 2DY / GB
 04  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
Nippon Oil Co. Ltd.
3-12, 1-chome Nishi-Shinbashi Minato-ku
Tokyo 105 / JP
Opponent's representative
Josif, Albert
Baaderstrasse 3
80469 München / DE
 05  06.05.1998  19.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
ICI PLC
9 Millbank
London SW1P3JF / GB
Opponent's representative
Geary, Stephen, et al, et al
Uniqema Intellectual Property Department P.O. Box 90 Wilton
Middlesbrough Cleveland TS90 8JE / GB
Former [1998/27]
Opponent(s)01  17.04.1998   
RWE-DEA Aktiengesellschaft für Mineraloel und Chemie
Überseering 40
D-22297 HAMBURG / DE
Opponent's representative
Schupfner, Gerhard D., et al, et al
Müller Schupfner & Partner Patentanwälte Parkstrasse 1
21244 Buchholz / DE
 02  23.04.1998  11.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
HENKEL KGaA TFP / Patente
Postfach 1100
D-40191 Düsseldorf / DE
 03  06.05.1998    ADMISSIBLE
The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 / US
Opponent's representative
Mallalieu, Catherine Louise, et al, et al
D Young & Co LLP 120 Holborn
London EC1N 2DY / GB
 04  06.05.1998    ADMISSIBLE
Nippon Oil Co. Ltd.
3-12, 1-chome Nishi-Shinbashi Minato-ku
Tokyo 105 / JP
Opponent's representative
Josif, Albert
Baaderstrasse 3
80469 München / DE
Former [1998/26]
Opponent(s)01  17.04.1998   
RWE-DEA Aktiengesellschaft für Mineraloel und Chemie
Überseering 40
D-22297 HAMBURG / DE
Opponent's representative
Schupfner, Gerhard D., et al, et al
Müller Schupfner & Partner Patentanwälte Parkstrasse 1
21244 Buchholz / DE
 02  23.04.1998  11.05.1998  ADMISSIBLE
HENKEL KGaA TFP / Patente
Postfach 1100
D-40191 Düsseldorf / DE
Former [1998/24]
Opponent(s)01  17.04.1998    ADMISSIBLE
RWE-DEA Aktiengesellschaft für Mineraloel und Chemie
Überseering 40
D-22297 HAMBURG / DE
Opponent's representative
Schupfner, Gerhard D., et al, et al
Müller Schupfner & Partner Patentanwälte Parkstrasse 1
21244 Buchholz / DE
13.08.1998Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
30.01.1999Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
16.03.2000Despatch of a communication from the opposition division (Time limit: M08)
04.10.2000Reply to a communication from the opposition division
06.11.2001Date of oral proceedings
06.11.2001Legal effect of revocation of patent [2002/19]
30.11.2001Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
30.11.2001Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Request for further processing for:24.07.1995Request for further processing filed
24.07.1995Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
10.08.1995Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
30.05.1994Renewal fee patent year 03
24.05.1995Renewal fee patent year 04
29.05.1996Renewal fee patent year 05
26.05.1997Renewal fee patent year 06
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipBE31.05.2000
NL01.12.2000
DE01.03.2001
DK18.05.2001
GB18.05.2001
ES19.05.2001
[2004/38]
Former [2003/45]BE31.05.2000
NL01.12.2000
DE01.03.2001
DK18.05.2001
GB18.05.2001
Former [2002/16]BE31.05.2000
NL01.12.2000
DE01.03.2001
GB18.05.2001
Former [2002/15]BE31.05.2000
NL01.12.2000
DE01.03.2001
Former [2001/22]BE31.05.2000
NL01.12.2000
Former [2001/19]NL01.12.2000
Documents cited:Search[A]JP3088892  ;
 [XP]EP0430657  (ASAHI DENKA KOGYO KK [JP]);
 [XP]EP0468729  (CASTROL LTD [GB]);
 [YD]WO9012849  (LUBRIZOL CORP [US]);
 [Y]EP0415778  ;
 [AP]EP0480479  (KYOSEKI SEIHIN GIJUTSU KENK [JP]);
 [A]US4175045  (TIMONY PETER E [US])
 [A]  - DATABASE WPIL Derwent Publications Ltd., London, GB; AN 91-153165 & JP-A-3 088 892 (KAO CORP.) 15 April 1991, & JP3088892 A 19910415
The EPO accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of data originating from other authorities; in particular, it does not guarantee that it is complete, up to date or fit for specific purposes.