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EP About this file: EP0220904

EP0220904 - Article with laminated paper orientation for improved fabric softening [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  24.02.1994
Database last updated on 30.10.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip24.02.1994No opposition filed within time limitpublished on 13.04.1994 [1994/15]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, OH 45202 / US
[N/P]
Former [1987/19]For all designated states
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
One Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Willman, Kenneth William
5603 Williamsburg Way
Fairfield Ohio 45014 / US
[1987/19]
Representative(s)Bottema, Johan Jan, et al
Procter & Gamble Service GmbH
IP Department
Sulzbacher Straße 40-50
65824 Schwalbach am Taunus / DE
[N/P]
Former [1993/49]Bottema, Johan Jan, et al
Procter & Gamble GmbH Patent Department Sulzbacher Strasse 40-50
D-65824 Schwalbach am Taunus / DE
Former [1987/19]Gibson, Tony Nicholas
Procter & Gamble (NTC) Limited Whitley Road
Longbenton Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS / GB
Application number, filing date86308110.520.10.1986
[1987/19]
Priority number, dateUS1985078958921.10.1985         Original published format: US 789589
[1987/19]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0220904
Date:06.05.1987
Language:EN
[1987/19]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0220904
Date:14.12.1988
Language:EN
[1988/50]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0220904
Date:21.04.1993
Language:EN
[1993/16]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP25.10.1988
ClassificationIPC:C11D17/04
[1987/19]
CPC:
C11D17/047 (EP,US); C11D17/041 (EP,US); C11D17/046 (EP,US);
C11D3/001 (EP,US); C11D1/62 (EP,US); Y10T428/24595 (EP,US);
Y10T428/24603 (EP,US) (-)
Designated contracting statesBE,   DE,   FR,   GB,   IT,   NL [1987/19]
TitleGerman:Produkt aus orientiertem Verbundpapier zur besseren Weichmachung von Geweben[1987/19]
English:Article with laminated paper orientation for improved fabric softening[1987/19]
French:Produit contenant du papier orienté laminé pour un meilleur assouplissement des tissus[1987/19]
Examination procedure03.06.1989Examination requested  [1989/31]
14.05.1991Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
15.01.1992Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the communication from the examining division not received in time
24.03.1992Reply to a communication from the examining division
25.05.1992Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: No)
16.10.1992Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: later approval)
23.10.1992Communication of intention to grant the patent
02.01.1993Fee for grant paid
02.01.1993Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)22.01.1994No opposition filed within time limit [1994/15]
Request for further processing for:24.03.1992Request for further processing filed
24.03.1992Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
07.04.1992Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
21.10.1988Renewal fee patent year 03
09.10.1989Renewal fee patent year 04
12.10.1990Renewal fee patent year 05
10.10.1991Renewal fee patent year 06
09.10.1992Renewal fee patent year 07
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