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EP About this file: EP0608483

EP0608483 - Method and semiconductor gas sensor device for detecting fire or explosion hazards [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  01.10.1999
Database last updated on 11.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip20.04.2001Lapse of the patent in a contracting statepublished on 06.06.2001 [2001/23]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 1
DE-80333 München / DE
For all designated states
RWE Energie Aktiengesellschaft
Kruppstrasse 5
45128 Essen / DE
[N/P]
Former [1998/48]For all designated states
SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Wittelsbacherplatz 2
80333 München / DE
For all designated states
RWE Energie Aktiengesellschaft
Kruppstrasse 5
45128 Essen / DE
Former [1994/31]For all designated states
SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Wittelsbacherplatz 2
D-80333 München / DE
For all designated states
RWE Energie Aktiengesellschaft
Kruppstrasse 5
D-45128 Essen / DE
Inventor(s)01 / Hellmann, Josef, Dipl.-Ing.
Geranienweg 4
D-45739 Oer-Erkenschwick / DE
02 / Petig, Heinz, Dipl.-Ing.
Jupiterstrasse 26b
D-45277 Essen / DE
03 / Kohl, Claus-Dieter, Prof.Dr.
Röderring 22
D-35396 Giessen / DE
04 / Kelleter, Jörg, Dipl.-Phys.
Klosterweg 1
D-35394 Giessen / DE
05 / Kiesewetter, Olaf, Dr.Ing.
Neue Sorge 32a
D-98716 Geschwenda / DE
[1994/31]
Representative(s)Epping, Wilhelm
Patentanwalt
Postfach 22 13 17
80503 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [1998/23]Epping, Wilhelm, Dr.-Ing.
Patentanwalt Postfach 22 13 17
80503 München / DE
Former [1994/31]Fuchs, Franz-Josef, Dr.-Ing.
Postfach 22 13 17
D-80503 München / DE
Application number, filing date93115747.329.09.1993
[1994/31]
Priority number, dateDE1993430236728.01.1993         Original published format: DE 4302367
[1994/31]
Filing languageDE
Procedural languageDE
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0608483
Date:03.08.1994
Language:DE
[1994/31]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0608483
Date:25.11.1998
Language:DE
[1998/48]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP27.05.1994
ClassificationIPC:G01N27/12, G08B17/117
[1994/31]
CPC:
G08B17/117 (EP); G01N27/124 (EP)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FR,   GB,   GR,   IT,   LI,   LU,   NL [1994/31]
TitleGerman:Verfahren und Halbleiter-Gassensor-Einrichtung zur Ermittlung von Brand- oder Explosionsgefahren bzw. Bränden[1994/31]
English:Method and semiconductor gas sensor device for detecting fire or explosion hazards[1994/31]
French:Procédé et dispositif capteur de gaz à semi-conducteur pour la détection de risques d'incendie ou d'explosion[1994/31]
Examination procedure07.02.1994Examination requested  [1994/31]
02.10.1996Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
27.03.1997Reply to a communication from the examining division
22.04.1997Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
21.08.1997Reply to a communication from the examining division
27.11.1997Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
08.05.1998Communication of intention to grant the patent
05.08.1998Fee for grant paid
05.08.1998Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)26.08.1999No opposition filed within time limit [1999/46]
Fees paidRenewal fee
15.09.1995Renewal fee patent year 03
17.09.1996Renewal fee patent year 04
18.09.1997Renewal fee patent year 05
17.09.1998Renewal fee patent year 06
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipGR25.11.1998
[2001/23]
Documents cited:Search[A]EP0141090  (CERBERUS AG [CH]) [A] 1-6* claims 1-6 *;
 [A]US4542640  (CLIFFORD PAUL K [US]) [A] 13 * abstract *;
 [X]EP0444753  (ENIRICERCHE SPA [IT], et al) [X] 1-22 * the whole document *
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