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EP About this file: EP1182713

EP1182713 - Magneto-resistive element [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  02.03.2007
Database last updated on 24.04.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip02.03.2007Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 04.04.2007  [2007/14]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
1006, Oaza Kadoma Kadoma-shi Osaka
571-8501 / JP
[N/P]
Former [2002/09]For all designated states
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
1006, Oaza-Kadoma
Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8501 / JP
Inventor(s)01 / Hiramoto, Masayoshi
1863-2, Tawaraguchi-cho
Ikoma-shi, Nara 630-0243 / JP
02 / Matukawa, Nozomu
498,-2-1-101, Gakuenasahimotomachi, 1-chome
Nara-shi, Nara 631-0015 / JP
03 / Odagawa, Akihiro
3-10-7-404, Ayameikekita
Nara-shi, Nara 631-0032 / JP
04 / Iijima, Kenji
11-337-1-620, Shinmachi, Fushimi-ku
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 612-8081 / JP
05 / Sakakima, Hiroshi
20-19, Kasumizaka
Kyotanabe-shi, Kyoto 610-0352 / JP
 [2002/18]
Former [2002/09]01 / Hiramoto, Masayoshi
1863-2, Tawaraguchi-cho
Ikoma-shi, Nara 630-0243 / JP
02 / Matukawa, Nozomu
498,-2-1-101, Gakuenasahimotomachi, 1-chome
Nara-shi, Nara 631-0015 / JP
03 / Odagawa, Akihiro
3-10-7-404, Ayameikekita
Nara-shi, Nara 631-0032 / JP
04 / Iijima, Kenji
950-2, Fukakusa-Minamihasuike-cho, Fushimi-ku
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 612-0036 / JP
05 / Sakakima, Hiroshi
20-19, Kasumizaka
Kyotanabe-shi, Kyoto 610-0352 / JP
Representative(s)Tothill, John Paul
Dehns
St Bride's House
10 Salisbury Square
London
EC4Y 8JD / GB
[N/P]
Former [2002/09]Tothill, John Paul
Frank B. Dehn & Co. 179 Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V 4EL / GB
Application number, filing date01307109.721.08.2001
[2002/09]
Priority number, dateJP2000024934021.08.2000         Original published format: JP 2000249340
JP2000033025430.10.2000         Original published format: JP 2000330254
[2002/09]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP1182713
Date:27.02.2002
Language:EN
[2002/09]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP1182713
Date:16.04.2003
[2003/16]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP03.03.2003
ClassificationIPC:H01L43/08, H01L43/12, H01F10/32, H01F41/30
[2002/09]
CPC:
B82Y10/00 (EP,US); H01F10/14 (KR); H10N50/10 (EP,US);
B82Y25/00 (EP,US); B82Y40/00 (EP,US); H01F10/3268 (EP,US);
H01F10/3272 (EP,US); H01F41/302 (EP,US); H10N50/01 (EP,US);
H10B61/22 (EP,US); Y10T428/1107 (EP,US); Y10T428/1121 (EP,US);
Y10T428/1129 (EP,US); Y10T428/1143 (EP,US); Y10T428/1193 (EP,US) (-)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB,   NL [2004/02]
Former [2002/09]AT,  BE,  CH,  CY,  DE,  DK,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  IE,  IT,  LI,  LU,  MC,  NL,  PT,  SE,  TR 
TitleGerman:Magnetoresistives Element[2002/09]
English:Magneto-resistive element[2002/09]
French:Elément magnétorésistif[2002/09]
Examination procedure06.06.2003Examination requested  [2003/32]
27.09.2004Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
04.02.2005Reply to a communication from the examining division
26.05.2006Communication of intention to grant the patent
07.09.2006Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [2007/14]
14.11.2006Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: fee for grant / fee for printing not paid in time  [2007/14]
Fees paidRenewal fee
25.08.2003Renewal fee patent year 03
25.08.2004Renewal fee patent year 04
25.08.2005Renewal fee patent year 05
Penalty fee
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31.08.200606   M06   Not yet paid
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