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EP About this file: EP0092308

EP0092308 - Radiation and static electricity suppression device [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  02.12.1993
Database last updated on 29.03.2025
Most recent event   Tooltip17.04.2015Change - lapse in a contracting state
State(s) deleted from list of lapses: CH, LI
published on 20.05.2015  [2015/21]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
DACA INTERNATIONAL B.V.
Cleveragh Industrial Estate
Sligo / IE
[1983/43]
Inventor(s)01 / Jandrell, Louis H.M.
1811 Leafwood Heights
Novato California 94947 / US
[1983/43]
Representative(s)Ford, Michael Frederick, et al
Mewburn Ellis LLP
33 Gutter Lane
London ECV 8AS / GB
[N/P]
Former [1983/43]Ford, Michael Frederick, et al
MEWBURN ELLIS York House 23 Kingsway
London WC2B 6HP / GB
Application number, filing date83301259.408.03.1983
[1983/43]
Priority number, dateUS1982036912716.04.1982         Original published format: US 369127
[1983/43]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0092308
Date:26.10.1983
Language:EN
[1983/43]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0092308
Date:05.09.1984
Language:EN
[1984/36]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0092308
Date:27.07.1988
Language:EN
[1988/30]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP03.07.1984
ClassificationIPC:H05F3/02, H05K9/00, G12B17/00
[1988/30]
CPC:
H01J29/868 (EP,US); H05F3/02 (EP,US); H01J2229/8633 (EP,US)
Former IPC [1983/43]H01J29/86
Designated contracting statesCH,   DE,   FR,   GB,   IT,   LI,   NL,   SE [1988/28]
Former [1983/43]AT,  BE,  CH,  DE,  FR,  GB,  IT,  LI,  LU,  NL,  SE 
TitleGerman:Strahlungen und statische Elektrizitäts-Unterdrückungsvorrichtung[1983/43]
English:Radiation and static electricity suppression device[1983/43]
French:Dispositif de suppression des radiations et de l'électricité statique[1983/43]
Examination procedure22.10.1984Examination requested  [1985/01]
13.11.1985Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M08)
18.06.1986Reply to a communication from the examining division
23.10.1986Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M03)
08.01.1987Reply to a communication from the examining division
17.03.1987Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M02)
24.04.1987Reply to a communication from the examining division
08.09.1987Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: No)
14.01.1988Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: later approval)
26.01.1988Communication of intention to grant the patent
08.03.1988Fee for grant paid
08.03.1988Fee for publishing/printing paid
19.07.1989Request for decision received: 02
29.01.1990Result of request for decision (02): Request rejected
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989  09.06.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road Kingston-upon-Thames
Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham Henry
Graham Jones & Company
77 Beaconsfield Road
Blackheath, London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989  20.11.1990  ADMISSIBLE
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989  10.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Städtler, Wolfram, et al, et al
Isartorplatz 6
80331 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
Opponents representative
Falck, Magnus
Odengatan 34
113 51 Stockholm / SE
 05  25.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
200 71 Malmö / SE
 06  21.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Focus Computer Products A/S
Generatorvej 15
DK-2730 Herlev / DK
Opponents representative
Tscherning, Christian, et al, et al
c/o Internationalt Patent-Bureau Hoeje Taastrup Boulevard 23
2630 Taastrup / DK
 07  26.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Swiss-Can Agencies Ltd.
2786 Sloudh Street Mississauga Ontario
Canada L4T 1G3 / CA
Opponents representative
Petit, Hélène
Cabinet Hélène Petit 94, Avenue Kléber
75116 Paris / FR
 [N/P]
Former [1992/28]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989  09.06.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989  20.11.1990  ADMISSIBLE
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989  10.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Städtler, Wolfram, Dr., et al, et al
Isartorplatz 6
D-80331 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
Opponents representative
Falck, Magnus
Odengatan 34
S-113 51 Stockholm / SE
 05  25.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
 06  21.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Focus Computer Products A/S
Generatorvej 15
DK-2730 Herlev / DK
Opponents representative
Tscherning, Christian, et al, et al
c/o Internationalt Patent-Bureau Hoeje Taastrup Boulevard 23
DK-2630 Taastrup / DK
 07  26.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Swiss-Can Agencies Ltd.
2786 Sloudh Street
Mississauga Ontario Canada L4T 1G3 / CA
Opponents representative
Petit, Hélène
Cabinet Hélène Petit 94, Avenue Kléber
F-75116 Paris / FR
Former [1992/27]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989  09.06.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989  20.11.1990  ADMISSIBLE
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989  10.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Städtler, Wolfram, Dr., et al, et al
Isartorplatz 6
D-80331 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
 05  25.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
 06  21.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Focus Computer Products A/S
Generatorvej 15
DK-2730 Herlev / DK
Opponents representative
Tscherning, Christian, et al, et al
c/o Internationalt Patent-Bureau Hoeje Taastrup Boulevard 23
DK-2630 Taastrup / DK
 07  26.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Swiss-Can Agencies Ltd.
2786 Sloudh Street
Mississauga Ontario Canada L4T 1G3 / CA
Opponents representative
Petit, Hélène
Cabinet Hélène Petit 94, Avenue Kléber
F-75116 Paris / FR
Former [1992/23]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989  09.06.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989  20.11.1990  ADMISSIBLE
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989  10.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Städtler, Wolfram, Dr., et al, et al
Isartorplatz 6
D-80331 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
Opponents representative
Falck, Magnus, et al, et al
Odengatan 34
S-113 51 Stockholm / SE
 05  25.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
 06  21.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Focus Computer Products A/S
Generatorvej 15
DK-2730 Herlev / DK
Opponents representative
Tscherning, Christian, et al, et al
c/o Internationalt Patent-Bureau Hoeje Taastrup Boulevard 23
DK-2630 Taastrup / DK
 07  26.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Swiss-Can Agencies Ltd.
2786 Sloudh Street
Mississauga Ontario Canada L4T 1G3 / CA
Opponents representative
Petit, Hélène
Cabinet Hélène Petit 94, Avenue Kléber
F-75116 Paris / FR
Former [1992/22]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989  09.06.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989  20.11.1990  ADMISSIBLE
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989  10.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Müller-Boré & Partner Patentanwälte, et al, et al
Grafinger Strasse 2
D-81671 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
Opponents representative
Falck, Magnus, et al, et al
Odengatan 34
S-113 51 Stockholm / SE
 05  25.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
 06  21.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Focus Computer Products A/S
Generatorvej 15
DK-2730 Herlev / DK
Opponents representative
Tscherning, Christian, et al, et al
c/o Internationalt Patent-Bureau Hoeje Taastrup Boulevard 23
DK-2630 Taastrup / DK
 07  26.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Swiss-Can Agencies Ltd.
2786 Sloudh Street
Mississauga Ontario Canada L4T 1G3 / CA
Opponents representative
Petit, Hélène
Cabinet Hélène Petit 94, Avenue Kléber
F-75116 Paris / FR
Former [1992/20]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989  09.06.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989  20.11.1990  ADMISSIBLE
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989  10.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Müller-Boré & Partner Patentanwälte, et al, et al
Grafinger Strasse 2
D-81671 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
Opponents representative
Roth, Ernst Adolf Michael, et al, et al
GÖTEBORGS PATENTBYRA AB Box 5005
S-402 21 Göteborg / SE
 05  25.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
 06  21.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Focus Computer Products A/S
Generatorvej 15
DK-2730 Herlev / DK
Opponents representative
Tscherning, Christian
c/o Internationalt Patent-Bureau Hoeje Taastrup Boulevard 23
DK-2630 Taastrup / DK
 07  26.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Swiss-Can Agencies Ltd.
2786 Sloudh Street
Mississauga Ontario Canada L4T 1G3 / CA
Opponents representative
Petit, Hélène
Cabinet Hélène Petit 94, Avenue Kléber
F-75116 Paris / FR
Former [1991/43]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989  09.06.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989  20.11.1990  ADMISSIBLE
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989  10.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Müller-Boré & Partner Patentanwälte, et al, et al
Grafinger Strasse 2
D-81671 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
Opponents representative
Roth, Ernst Adolf Michael, et al, et al
GÖTEBORGS PATENTBYRA AB Box 5005
S-402 21 Göteborg / SE
 05  25.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
 06  21.04.1989  30.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Focus Computer Products A/S
Generatorvej 15
DK-2730 Herlev / DK
Opponents representative
Carpmael, John William Maurice
CARPMAELS & RANSFORD 43 Bloomsbury Square
London, WC1A 2RA / GB
 07  26.04.1989  26.05.1989  ADMISSIBLE
Swiss-Can Agencies Ltd.
2786 Sloudh Street
Mississauga Ontario Canada L4T 1G3 / CA
Opponents representative
Petit, Hélène
Cabinet Hélène Petit 94, Avenue Kléber
F-75116 Paris / FR
Former [1989/26]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989   
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989   
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989   
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Otto, Dieter, Dr.-Ing., et al, et al
Patentanwälte Müller-Boré, Deufel, Schön, Hertel Lewald, Otto Isartorplatz 6 Postfach 26 02 47
D-80059 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989   
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
Opponents representative
Roth, Ernst Adolf Michael, et al, et al
GÖTEBORGS PATENTBYRA AB Box 5005
S-402 21 Göteborg / SE
 05  25.04.1989   
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
 06  21.04.1989   
Focus Computer Products A/S
Generatorvej 15
DK-2730 Herlev / DK
Opponents representative
Carpmael, John William Maurice
CARPMAELS & RANSFORD 43 Bloomsbury Square
London, WC1A 2RA / GB
 07  26.04.1989    ADMISSIBLE
Swiss-Can Agencies Ltd.
2786 Sloudh Street
Mississauga Ontario Canada L4T 1G3 / CA
Opponents representative
Petit, Hélène
Cabinet Hélène Petit 94, Avenue Kléber
F-75116 Paris / FR
Former [1989/25]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989   
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989   
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
 03  20.04.1989   
systemdienst Gerd Nitzsche
D-71229 Leonberg / DE
Opponents representative
Otto, Dieter, Dr.-Ing., et al, et al
Patentanwälte Müller-Boré, Deufel, Schön, Hertel Lewald, Otto Isartorplatz 6 Postfach 26 02 47
D-80059 München / DE
 04  25.04.1989   
VDU Products AB
Olsgardsvägen 2676
S-430 41 Kullavik / SE
Opponents representative
Roth, Ernst Adolf Michael, et al, et al
GÖTEBORGS PATENTBYRA AB Box 5005
S-402 21 Göteborg / SE
 05  25.04.1989    ADMISSIBLE
COMINVEST SYSTEM AB
Box 521
S-18325 Täby / SE
Opponents representative
Wallin, Bo-Göran
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
Former [1989/24]
Opponent(s)01  12.04.1989   
Coe, Adrian Brian
2A Rowlls Road
Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, KT1 3ET / GB
Opponents representative
Jones, Graham H.
Graham Jones & Company 77 Beaconsfield Road Blackheath
London SE3 7LG / GB
 02  13.04.1989    ADMISSIBLE
SAVIO PLASTICA S.r.l.
Via Badini Confalonieri 88/90
I-10148 Torino / IT
Opponents representative
Saconney, Piero, et al, et al
c/o JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. Corso Regio Parco, 27
I-10152 Torino / IT
26.04.1989No. 06: Reply to notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
11.05.1989No. 06: Notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
14.06.1989Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
16.03.1990Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
05.03.1991Despatch of a communication from the opposition division (Time limit: M02)
15.05.1991Reply to a communication from the opposition division
27.01.1992Despatch of interlocutory decision in opposition
29.07.1993Legal effect of revocation of patent [1994/03]
29.07.1993Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Appeal following opposition05.02.1992Appeal received No.  T0141/92
27.05.1992Statement of grounds filed
29.07.1993Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
21.03.1990Appeal received No.  T0290/90
16.05.1990Statement of grounds filed
09.10.1990Result of appeal procedure: continuation of opposition procedure
29.07.1993Date of oral proceedings
06.08.1993Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
20.03.1985Renewal fee patent year 03
20.03.1986Renewal fee patent year 04
20.03.1987Renewal fee patent year 05
18.03.1988Renewal fee patent year 06
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