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EP0127673 - METHOD FOR PRESERVATION OF LIVING ORGANIC TISSUE BY FREEZING [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  06.10.1992
Database last updated on 14.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip13.06.2008Change - representativepublished on 16.07.2008  [2008/29]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
McKENNA, Joan J.
2811 Grove Street
Berkeley, CA 94703 / US
[1984/50]
Inventor(s)01 / see applicant
...
[1984/50]
Representative(s)Manitz Finsterwald Patent- und Rechtsanwaltspartnerschaft mbB
Postfach 31 02 20
80102 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [2008/29]Manitz, Finsterwald & Partner GbR
Postfach 31 02 20
80102 München / DE
Former [1987/13]Dipl.-Phys.Dr. Manitz Dipl.-Ing. Finsterwald Dipl.-Ing. Grämkow Dipl.-Chem.Dr. Heyn Dipl.-Phys. Rotermund Morgan, B.Sc.(Phys)
Postfach 22 16 11
D-80506 München / DE
Former [1984/50]Dipl.-Phys.Dr. Manitz Dipl.-Ing. Finsterwald Dipl.-Ing. Grämkow Dipl.-Chem.Dr. Heyn Dipl.-Phys.Rotermund
B.Sc. Morgan, Postfach 22 16 11
D-80506 München / DE
Application number, filing date84900223.330.11.1983
[1984/50]
WO1983US01888
Priority number, dateUS1982044846710.12.1982         Original published format: US 448467
[1984/50]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report
No.:WO8402389
Date:21.06.1984
[1984/15]
Type: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0127673
Date:12.12.1984
Language:EN
The application published by WIPO in one of the EPO official languages on 21.06.1984 takes the place of the publication of the European patent application.
[1984/50]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP14.07.1988
ClassificationIPC:F25D25/00, F24F3/16, F25B19/00, A23K3/02, A23C3/00
[1984/50]
CPC:
A23B7/0425 (EP,US); C12N1/00 (KR); A01N1/02 (EP,US);
A01N1/0289 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   FR,   GB,   LI,   LU,   NL,   SE [1984/50]
TitleGerman:VERFAHREN ZUM PRÄSERVIEREN VON LEBENDEM ORGANISCHEM GEWEBE DURCH EINFRIEREN[1984/50]
English:METHOD FOR PRESERVATION OF LIVING ORGANIC TISSUE BY FREEZING[1984/50]
French:PROCEDE POUR PRESERVER UN TISSU ORGANIQUE VIVANT PAR CONGELATION[1984/50]
File destroyed:12.06.1999
Entry into regional phase30.07.1984National basic fee paid 
30.07.1984Search fee paid 
30.07.1984Designation fee(s) paid 
20.12.1984Examination fee paid 
Examination procedure20.12.1984Examination requested  [1985/13]
03.08.1989Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
22.05.1990Reply to a communication from the examining division
16.07.1990Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
11.01.1991Despatch of communication that the application is refused, reason: formalities examination {1}
17.04.1991Communication of intention to grant the patent
08.11.1991Fee for grant paid
08.11.1991Fee for publishing/printing paid
02.06.1992Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [1992/48]
01.07.1992Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: renewal fee not paid in time  [1992/48]
Request for further processing for:08.11.1991Request for further processing filed
08.11.1991Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
04.12.1991Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
27.05.1986Renewal fee patent year 03
27.11.1986Renewal fee patent year 04
17.12.1987Renewal fee patent year 05
30.05.1989Renewal fee patent year 06
30.05.1990Renewal fee patent year 07
29.05.1991Renewal fee patent year 08
Penalty fee
Penalty fee Rule 85b EPC 1973
21.12.1984M02   Not yet paid
Additional fee for renewal fee
02.12.198503   M06   Fee paid on   27.05.1986
01.12.198705   M06   Fee paid on   17.12.1987
30.11.198806   M06   Fee paid on   30.05.1989
30.11.198907   M06   Fee paid on   30.05.1990
30.11.199008   M06   Fee paid on   29.05.1991
02.12.199109   M06   Not yet paid
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Documents cited:Search[X]FR385503  (JULES BOUDRY [FR]);
 [A]US1422627  (COUTTS SHAW JOHN);
 [A]FR911025  ;
 [A]US2832690  (LOUIS BRUNSING REX, et al);
 [A]US2894845  (STODDARD EDGAR S);
 [Y]FR1274401  (EXPL DE PROCEDES IND SOC ET);
 [Y]US3082097  (CHARLES HALLER AUGUSTINE);
 [A]US3110163  (WEBB WELLS A);
 [A]FR1371112  (LEYBOLDS NACHFOLGER E);
 [A]US3219463  (LAMB FRANK G);
 [A]US3320757  (PAULIUKONIS RICHARD S);
 [A]US3413818  (PELMULDER JOHN P);
 [Y]AT292436B  (STARKE ARMIN DR [DE]);
 [X]FR2110903  (KIDSON CHRISTOFFEL);
 [Y]EP0055683  (FRITSCH SA [FR])
 [Y]  - FOOD TECHNOLOGY, vol. 34, no. 3, March 1980, pages 64-71, Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, Illinois, US; W. JAMIESON: "Use of hypobaric conditions for refrigerated storage of meats, fruits, and vegetables"
International search[A]US1422627  (COUTTS SHAW JOHN);
 [A]US2304192  (NEWTON ALWIN B);
 [A]US2507527  (ROBERT JOHNSON);
 [A]US2786342  (GOETZ CHARLES E);
 [A]US2832690  (LOUIS BRUNSING REX, et al);
 [A]US3077036  (KARLHEINZ NEUMANN);
 [A]US3180738  (LASSEN SVEN H);
 [A]US3219463  (LAMB FRANK G);
 [A]US4054672  (INOUE KIYOSHI, et al);
 [A]US4252001  (MUSSCHOOT ALBERT)
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