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EP About this file: EP0297716

EP0297716 - Spring bow, centralizer and method for its use in a borehole [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application has been refused
Status updated on  20.01.1993
Database last updated on 11.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip20.01.1993Refusal of applicationpublished on 10.03.1993 [1993/10]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
WEATHERFORD-PETCO, Inc.
1360 Post Oak Boulevard Suite 1000
Houston, Texas 77056 / US
[1992/36]
Former [1989/01]For all designated states
WEATHERFORD U.S. Inc.
1360 Post Oak Boulevard
Houston Texas 77056 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Langer, Friedrich H.
3023 Kenross Street
Houston Texas 77043 / US
[1989/01]
Representative(s)Lucas, Brian Ronald
Lucas & Co.
135 Westhall Road
Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9HJ / GB
[N/P]
Former [1992/36]Lucas, Brian Ronald
Lucas & Co. 135 Westhall Road
Warlingham Surrey CR6 9HJ / GB
Former [1989/01]Lucas, Brian Ronald
Lucas & Co. 135 Westhall Road
Warlingham Surrey CR6 9HJ / GB
Application number, filing date88304630.223.05.1988
[1989/01]
Priority number, dateUS1987005648829.05.1987         Original published format: US 56488
[1989/01]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0297716
Date:04.01.1989
Language:EN
[1989/01]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP11.10.1988
ClassificationIPC:E21B17/10
[1989/01]
CPC:
E21B17/1028 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB,   IT,   NL,   SE [1989/01]
TitleGerman:Federbogen, Zentriervorrichtung und Verfahren für deren Anwendung in einem Bohrloch[1989/01]
English:Spring bow, centralizer and method for its use in a borehole[1989/01]
French:Arc-ressort, centreur et procédé pour leur utilisation dans un trou de forage[1989/01]
File destroyed:12.06.1999
Examination procedure26.06.1989Examination requested  [1989/34]
20.03.1991Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
17.09.1991Reply to a communication from the examining division
10.02.1992Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
07.03.1992Reply to a communication from the examining division
30.04.1992Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: )
12.10.1992Despatch of communication that the application is refused, reason: formalities examination [1993/10]
22.10.1992Application refused, date of legal effect [1993/10]
Fees paidRenewal fee
29.03.1990Renewal fee patent year 03
11.03.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
18.05.1992Renewal fee patent year 05
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Documents cited:Search[A]US2656890  (BRANDON ARTHUR H);
 [AD]US2665762  (ALTHOUSE JR WILLIAM S);
 [A]US2728399  (LOUIS KLUCK);
 [A]US3343608  (SOLUM JAMES R);
 [A]US3556042  (LAUGHLIN WILLIAM N);
 [AD]US3566965  (SOLUM JAMES R);
 [A]US3749168  (HALL J);
 [AD]US4531582  (MUSE JOHN F [US], et al);
 [AD]DE3508086  (WEATHERFORD OIL TOOL);
 [A]GB2179079  (WILLIAM HUNT ENGINEERS LIMITED)
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