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EP About this file: EP0641147

EP0641147 - Electronic quad ballast with improved hot restart [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  04.04.1996
Database last updated on 13.11.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip04.04.1996Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 22.05.1996 [1996/21]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
1 River Road
Schenectady, NY 12345 / US
[N/P]
Former [1995/09]For all designated states
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
1 River Road
Schenectady, NY 12345 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Hammer, Edward Eugene
491 Hickory Hill Drive
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143 / US
[1995/09]
Representative(s)Pratt, Richard Wilson, et al
London Patent Operation G.E. Technical Services Co. Inc. Essex House 12/13 Essex Street London
WC2R 3AA / GB
[N/P]
Former [1995/09]Pratt, Richard Wilson, et al
London Patent Operation G.E. Technical Services Co. Inc. Essex House 12/13 Essex Street
London WC2R 3AA / GB
Application number, filing date94305694.501.08.1994
[1995/09]
Priority number, dateUS1993011312330.08.1993         Original published format: US 113123
[1995/09]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0641147
Date:01.03.1995
Language:EN
[1995/09]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP23.11.1994
ClassificationIPC:H05B41/29
[1995/09]
CPC:
H05B41/295 (EP)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB,   IT [1995/09]
TitleGerman:Elektronisches Verschaltgerät für Kompaktleuchtstofflampe mit verbesserter Heisswiederzündung[1995/09]
English:Electronic quad ballast with improved hot restart[1995/09]
French:Ballast électronique pour tube fluorescent de type "compact" avec réamorçage à chaud amélioré[1995/09]
File destroyed:13.09.2003
Examination procedure02.09.1995Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [1996/21]
27.12.1995Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: examination fee not paid in time  [1996/21]
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Documents cited:Search[X]WO8504769  (NIGG) [X] 1-4 * page 48, line 11 - page 50, line 4; figures 12,13C,13G *;
 [X]WO9300784  (PROLUX) [X] 1,3 * abstract *;
 [A]WO9107070  (SKYLINE) [A] 1-3 * abstract *
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