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EP0216639 - A strong steam-sterilizable multiple-layer film, and packages for physiologic solutions, made therefrom [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusOpposition rejected
Status updated on  30.09.1993
Database last updated on 28.03.2026
Most recent event   Tooltip12.11.1999Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): LU
published on 29.12.1999 [1999/52]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Wihuri Oy
PO Box 45
SF-15560 Nastola / FI
[1987/14]
Inventor(s)01 / Maasola, Hannu Olavi
Leivonpolku 10
SF-15540 Villahde / FI
[1987/14]
Representative(s)Carpmael, John William Maurice, et al
CARPMAELS & RANSFORD 43 Bloomsbury Square
London, WC1A 2RA / GB
[1987/14]
Application number, filing date86307389.625.09.1986
[1987/14]
Priority number, dateFI1985000368725.09.1985         Original published format: FI 853687
[1987/14]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0216639
Date:01.04.1987
Language:EN
[1987/14]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0216639
Date:07.09.1988
Language:EN
[1988/36]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0216639
Date:11.09.1991
Language:EN
[1991/37]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP18.07.1988
ClassificationIPC:B32B27/08, B32B27/30, B32B27/32, B32B27/36, B65D65/40
[1988/34]
CPC:
B32B27/08 (EP,US); A61J1/10 (EP,US); B32B27/306 (US);
B32B27/32 (US); B32B27/36 (US); B32B2307/514 (US);
B32B2323/04 (US); B32B2323/10 (US); B32B2439/80 (US);
Y10T428/1334 (EP,US); Y10T428/3175 (EP,US); Y10T428/31757 (EP,US);
Y10T428/31797 (EP,US); Y10T428/31928 (EP,US); Y10T428/31935 (EP,US) (-)
Former IPC [1987/14]B32B27/08
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   FR,   GB,   IT,   LI,   LU,   NL,   SE [1987/14]
TitleGerman:Zäher, in Dampf sterilisierbarer, mehrschichtiger Film und davon hergestellte Verpackungen für physiologische Lösungen[1987/14]
English:A strong steam-sterilizable multiple-layer film, and packages for physiologic solutions, made therefrom[1987/14]
French:Film multicouche, tenace, stérilisable à la vapeur et emballages pour solutions physiologiques fabriquées à partir de ce film[1987/14]
Examination procedure06.01.1989Examination requested  [1989/10]
05.04.1990Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
18.07.1990Reply to a communication from the examining division
10.10.1990Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
19.02.1991Communication of intention to grant the patent
19.04.1991Fee for grant paid
19.04.1991Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  09.06.1992  29.06.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Wolff Walsrode AG
Postfach
D-29655 Walsrode / DE
Opponent's representative
Braun, Rolf
Bayer AG, Konzernbereich RP, Patente und Lizenzen
51368 Leverkusen / DE
 [N/P]
Former [1992/31]
Opponent(s)01  09.06.1992  29.06.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Wolff Walsrode AG
Postfach
D-29655 Walsrode / DE
Opponent's representative
Braun, Rolf, Dr.
Bayer AG, Konzernzentrale RP, Patente Konzern
D-51368 Leverkusen / DE
16.07.1992Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
30.11.1992Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
07.12.1992Communication of observations of patent proprietor (Time limit: M04)
17.03.1993Reply of parties involved to observations of patent proprietor
25.06.1993Date of despatch of rejection of opposition
05.07.1993Legal effect of rejection of opposition [1993/46]
Fees paidRenewal fee
28.09.1988Renewal fee patent year 03
27.09.1989Renewal fee patent year 04
27.09.1990Renewal fee patent year 05
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT11.09.1991
BE11.09.1991
CH11.09.1991
LI11.09.1991
LU30.09.1991
[1999/52]
Former [1992/36]AT11.09.1991
BE11.09.1991
CH11.09.1991
LI11.09.1991
Former [1992/29]AT11.09.1991
CH11.09.1991
LI11.09.1991
Former [1992/12]CH11.09.1991
LI11.09.1991
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