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EP About this file: EP0686779

EP0686779 - Fastening element for hardware parts and hinge embodying such elements [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  01.06.2001
Database last updated on 03.10.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip17.02.2006Change - lapse in a contracting state
Updated state(s): FR
published on 05.04.2006  [2006/14]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Ferrari, Franco
Frazione Deviscio, 2
22053 Lecco (Como) / IT
[2000/31]
Former [1995/50]For all designated states
Ferrari, Franco
Frazione Deviscio, 2
I-22053 Lecco (Como) / IT
Inventor(s)01 / Ferrari, Franco
Frazione Deviscio, 2
I-22053 Lecco / IT
02 / Migli, Carlo
Via del Pozzo, 8
I-22053 Lecco / IT
[1995/50]
Representative(s)Faraggiana, Vittorio
Ingg. Guzzi & Ravizza S.r.l.
Via Vincenzo Monti 8
20123 Milano / IT
[N/P]
Former [1995/50]Faraggiana, Vittorio, Dr. Ing.
Ingg. Guzzi & Ravizza S.r.l. Via Vincenzo Monti 8
I-20123 Milano / IT
Application number, filing date95201230.011.05.1995
[1995/50]
Priority number, dateIT1994MI00353U13.05.1994         Original published format: IT MI940353 U
[1995/50]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0686779
Date:13.12.1995
Language:EN
[1995/50]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0686779
Date:23.10.1996
[1996/43]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0686779
Date:02.08.2000
Language:EN
[2000/31]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP06.09.1996
ClassificationIPC:F16B21/04
[1995/50]
CPC:
E05D5/0276 (EP,US); A47B88/423 (EP,US); F16B21/02 (EP,US);
A47B2230/0033 (EP,US); A47B2230/0044 (EP,US); E05Y2900/20 (EP,US);
F16B2/04 (EP,US) (-)
Designated contracting statesAT,   DE,   ES,   FR,   GB,   GR,   IT,   PT,   SE [1995/50]
Extension statesSI11.05.1995
TitleGerman:Befestigungselement für Beschläge, sowie mit solchen Elementen ausgerüstetes Scharnier[1995/50]
English:Fastening element for hardware parts and hinge embodying such elements[1995/50]
French:Dispositif de fixation pour ferrures, et charnière comportant de tels éléments[1995/50]
Examination procedure13.12.1996Examination requested  [1997/07]
08.07.1998Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
05.11.1998Reply to a communication from the examining division
12.02.1999Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
26.07.1999Despatch of communication that the application is refused, reason: formalities examination {1}
21.10.1999Communication of intention to grant the patent
20.01.2000Fee for grant paid
20.01.2000Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)03.05.2001No opposition filed within time limit [2001/29]
Request for further processing for:09.08.1999Request for further processing filed
09.08.1999Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
21.10.1999Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
21.05.1997Renewal fee patent year 03
14.05.1998Renewal fee patent year 04
07.05.1999Renewal fee patent year 05
26.05.2000Renewal fee patent year 06
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT02.08.2000
FR02.08.2000
GR02.08.2000
PT02.11.2000
SE02.11.2000
[2006/14]
Former [2004/07]AT02.08.2000
GR02.08.2000
PT02.11.2000
SE02.11.2000
FR29.12.2000
Former [2001/27]AT02.08.2000
PT02.11.2000
SE02.11.2000
FR29.12.2000
Former [2001/24]AT02.08.2000
PT02.11.2000
FR29.12.2000
Former [2001/18]AT02.08.2000
PT02.11.2000
Former [2001/17]AT02.08.2000
Documents cited:Search[A]DE1920865U  (RAYMOND DRUCKNOPF UND METALLWA [DE]) [A] 5-7* the whole document *;
 [XA]GB1187430  (PAINTON & CO LTD) [X] 1 * the whole document * [A] 4,8-10;
 [A]FR2249569  (ROSELLA ETIENNE [FR]) [A] 1-3 * figures 1-3; claims 1-4 *;
 [A]FR2502675  (SALICE ARTURO SPA [IT]) [A] 1-4,14,15 * figures 1-14; claims 1-10 *;
 [A]FR2561325  (USM CORP [US]) [A] 1,4,11,12 * the whole document *;
 [XA]EP0524412  (SALICE ARTURO SPA [IT]) [X] 1 * column W * [A] 2-4,8-15
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