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EP About this file: EP0542427

EP0542427 - Fiber optic lighting device [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  07.12.1994
Database last updated on 03.01.2025
Most recent event   Tooltip07.12.1994Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 25.01.1995 [1995/04]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Churchill, David L.
2200 Rte. 301, Unit 5 Palmetto
Florida 34221 / US
[N/P]
Former [1993/20]For all designated states
Churchill, David L.
2200 Rte. 301, Unit 5
Palmetto, Florida 34221 / US
Inventor(s)01 / see applicant
...
[1993/20]
Representative(s)Raynor, Simon Mark, et al
Abel & Imray
Northumberland House
303-306 High Holborn
London WC1V 7LH / GB
[N/P]
Former [1993/20]Raynor, Simon Mark, et al
Abel & Imray Northumberland House 303-306 High Holborn
London WC1V 7LH / GB
Application number, filing date92309367.814.10.1992
[1993/20]
Priority number, dateUS1991077715616.10.1991         Original published format: US 777156
[1993/20]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0542427
Date:19.05.1993
Language:EN
[1993/20]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0542427
Date:22.09.1993
Language:EN
[1993/38]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP09.08.1993
ClassificationIPC:F21V8/00, F21V29/00, F21V9/00, G02B5/16
[1993/38]
CPC:
G02B6/0006 (EP,US); F21V9/20 (EP,US)
Former IPC [1993/20]F21V8/00, F21V29/00
Designated contracting statesBE,   DE,   FR,   GB,   IE,   IT [1993/20]
TitleGerman:Beleuchtungsvorrichtung zum Ausleuchten durch optische Fasern[1993/20]
English:Fiber optic lighting device[1993/20]
French:Dispositif d'éclairage par fibres optiques[1993/20]
File destroyed:03.09.2001
Examination procedure23.03.1994Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [1995/04]
18.07.1994Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: examination fee not paid in time  [1995/04]
Fees paidPenalty fee
Penalty fee Rule 85b EPC 1973
02.05.1994M01   Not yet paid
Additional fee for renewal fee
31.10.199403   M06   Not yet paid
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Documents cited:Search[A]US4825341  (AWAI GEORGE K [US]);
 [A]WO8908223  (AQUA SIGNAL AG [DE]);
 [A]US4740870  (MOORE ERIC L [US], et al);
 [A]US3681592  (HUGELSHOFER MAX)
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