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EP About this file: EP0788074

EP0788074 - Apparatus for franking mail [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  25.12.2009
Database last updated on 20.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip25.12.2009Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 27.01.2010  [2010/04]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
NEOPOST LIMITED
South Street Romford
Essex RM1 2AR / GB
[N/P]
Former [1997/32]For all designated states
NEOPOST LIMITED
South Street
Romford, Essex RM1 2AR / GB
Inventor(s)01 / Lee, Daniel John
65 Hammonds Lane, Warley
Brentwood, Essex CM13 3AH / GB
[1997/32]
Representative(s)David, Alain, et al
Cabinet Beau de Loménie
158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
[N/P]
Former [2009/24]David, Alain, et al
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
Former [2001/26]Boden, Keith McMurray, et al
Fry Heath & Spence The Old College 53 High Street
Horley Surrey RH6 7BN / GB
Former [2001/23]Hutchins, Michael Richard, et al
HUGHES CLARK & CO, 114/118 Southampton Row
London WC1B 5AA / GB
Former [1997/32]Loughrey, Richard Vivian Patrick, et al
HUGHES CLARK & CO 114-118 Southampton Row
London WC1B 5AA / GB
Application number, filing date97300576.229.01.1997
[1997/32]
Priority number, dateGB1996000194831.01.1996         Original published format: GB 9601948
[1997/32]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0788074
Date:06.08.1997
Language:EN
[1997/32]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0788074
Date:07.06.2000
[2000/23]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP25.04.2000
ClassificationIPC:G07B17/00
[1997/32]
CPC:
G07B17/00661 (EP,US); G07B17/00193 (EP,US); G07B17/00508 (EP,US);
G07B2017/00233 (EP,US); G07B2017/00637 (EP,US); G07B2017/00709 (EP,US);
G07B2017/00725 (EP,US) (-)
Designated contracting statesCH,   DE,   FR,   GB,   LI [1997/32]
TitleGerman:Apparat zum Frankieren von Poststücken[1997/32]
English:Apparatus for franking mail[1997/32]
French:Appareil d'affranchissement du courrier[1997/32]
Examination procedure29.11.2000Examination requested  [2001/04]
02.02.2007Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
22.11.2007Reply to a communication from the examining division
01.08.2009Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [2010/04]
08.09.2009Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: renewal fee not paid in time  [2010/04]
Request for further processing for:09.11.2007Request for further processing filed
09.11.2007Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
23.11.2007Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
25.01.1999Renewal fee patent year 03
25.01.2000Renewal fee patent year 04
25.01.2001Renewal fee patent year 05
23.01.2002Renewal fee patent year 06
21.01.2003Renewal fee patent year 07
22.01.2004Renewal fee patent year 08
25.01.2005Renewal fee patent year 09
19.01.2006Renewal fee patent year 10
11.01.2007Renewal fee patent year 11
14.01.2008Renewal fee patent year 12
Penalty fee
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31.01.200913   M06   Not yet paid
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Documents cited:Search[A]US5437441  (TUHRO RICHARD H [US], et al) [A] 1,2 * column 1, line 61 - column 2, line 10 * * column 10, line 1 - line 17 * * abstract *;
 [A]US4397542  (BRODESSER GERD R) [A] 1,2 * column 4, line 60 - column 5, line 3 * * abstract *;
 [A]EP0604146  (NEOPOST LTD [GB]) [A] 1,2 * column 1, line 31 - column 2, line 4 * * figures 1,2; claim 1 *
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