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EP About this file: EP0298057

EP0298057 - Method and device for the control of a zone roll [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  01.10.1999
Database last updated on 29.03.2025
Most recent event   Tooltip13.06.2008Change - opposition data/opponents data or that of the opponents representativepublished on 16.07.2008  [2008/29]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
VALMET CORPORATION
Panuntie 6
00620 Helsinki / FI
[1997/10]
Former [1990/11]For all designated states
VALMET PAPER MACHINERY INC.
Punanotkonkatu 2
SF-00130 Helsinki / FI
Former [1989/01]For all designated states
VALMET PAPER MACHINERY INC.
Punanotkonkatu 2
SF-00130 Helsingfors / FI
Inventor(s)01 / Vähätalo, Harri
Keltinmäentie 17 B 49
SF-40640 Jyväskylä / FI
[1989/01]
Representative(s)Rostovanyi, Peter, et al
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
200 71 Malmö / SE
[N/P]
Former [1989/01]Rostovanyi, Peter, et al
AWAPATENT AB, Box 5117
S-200 71 Malmö / SE
Application number, filing date88850060.022.02.1988
[1989/01]
Priority number, dateFI1987000077423.02.1987         Original published format: FI 870774
[1989/01]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0298057
Date:04.01.1989
Language:EN
[1989/01]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0298057
Date:01.03.1989
Language:EN
[1989/09]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0298057
Date:04.12.1991
Language:EN
[1991/49]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP10.01.1989
ClassificationIPC:D21G1/00, D21F3/06
[1989/05]
CPC:
D21G1/004 (EP,US); D21F3/0218 (EP,US); D21F3/06 (EP,US);
D21G1/002 (EP,US); D21G1/0046 (EP,US)
Former IPC [1989/01]D21G1/00
Designated contracting statesAT,   CH,   DE,   ES,   FR,   GB,   IT,   LI,   SE [1989/01]
TitleGerman:Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Steuern einer Zonenwalze[1989/01]
English:Method and device for the control of a zone roll[1989/01]
French:Méthode et dispositif de contrôle d'un rouleau à zones[1989/01]
MiscellaneousEPB 1991/49: Teilanmeldung 91201220.0 eingereicht am 22/02/88
EPB 1991/49: Divisional application 91201220.0 filed on 22/02/88
EPB 1991/49: Demande divisionnaire 91201220.0 déposée le 22/02/88
Examination procedure04.03.1989Examination requested  [1989/18]
14.08.1990Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
10.12.1990Reply to a communication from the examining division
29.01.1991Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
05.06.1991Communication of intention to grant the patent
16.08.1991Fee for grant paid
16.08.1991Fee for publishing/printing paid
Divisional application(s)EP91201220.0  / EP0449390
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  02.09.1992  14.09.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Eduard Küsters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Gladbacher Strasse 457
D-47805 Krefeld / DE
Opponent's representative
Palgen, Peter
Palgen, Schumacher & Kolllegen
Frühlingstrasse 46A
45133 Essen / DE
 02  04.09.1992  05.10.1992  ADMISSIBLE
SULZER-ESCHER WYSS GmbH
Postfach 13 80, Escher Wyss-Strasse 25
D-88183 Ravensburg / DE
Opponent's representative
Manitz Finsterwald Patent- und Rechtsanwaltspartnerschaft mbB
Postfach 31 02 20
80102 München / DE
 [N/P]
Former [2008/29]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.1992  14.09.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Eduard Küsters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Gladbacher Strasse 457
D-47805 Krefeld / DE
Opponent's representative
Palgen, Peter, Dr. Dipl.-Phys.
Patentanwälte, Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Peter Palgen, Dipl.-Phys. Dr. H. Schumacher, Mulvanystrasse 2
D-40239 Düsseldorf / DE
 02  04.09.1992  05.10.1992  ADMISSIBLE
SULZER-ESCHER WYSS GmbH
Postfach 13 80, Escher Wyss-Strasse 25
D-88183 Ravensburg / DE
Opponent's representative
Manitz, Finsterwald & Partner GbR
Postfach 31 02 20
80102 München / DE
Former [1993/36]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.1992  14.09.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Eduard Küsters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Gladbacher Strasse 457
D-47805 Krefeld / DE
Opponent's representative
Palgen, Peter, Dr. Dipl.-Phys.
Patentanwälte, Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Peter Palgen, Dipl.-Phys. Dr. H. Schumacher, Mulvanystrasse 2
D-40239 Düsseldorf / DE
 02  04.09.1992  05.10.1992  ADMISSIBLE
SULZER-ESCHER WYSS GmbH
Postfach 13 80, Escher Wyss-Strasse 25
D-88183 Ravensburg / DE
Opponent's representative
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 [1992/45]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.1992   
Eduard Küsters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Gladbacher Strasse 457
D-47805 Krefeld / DE
Opponent's representative
Palgen, Peter, Dr. Dipl.-Phys.
Patentanwälte, Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Peter Palgen, Dipl.-Phys. Dr. H. Schumacher, Mulvanystrasse 2
D-40239 Düsseldorf / DE
 02  04.09.1992   
SULZER-ESCHER WYSS GmbH
Postfach 13 80, Escher Wyss-Strasse 25
D-88183 Ravensburg / DE
Former [1992/44]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.1992    ADMISSIBLE
Eduard Küsters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Gladbacher Strasse 457
D-47805 Krefeld / DE
Opponent's representative
Palgen, Peter, Dr. Dipl.-Phys.
Patentanwälte, Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Peter Palgen, Dipl.-Phys. Dr. H. Schumacher, Mulvanystrasse 2
D-40239 Düsseldorf / DE
23.09.1992No. 02: Notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
01.10.1992No. 02: Reply to notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
08.10.1992Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
23.04.1993Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
01.08.1994Communication of observations of patent proprietor (Time limit: M02)
30.09.1994Reply of parties involved to observations of patent proprietor
05.04.1995Date of oral proceedings
30.06.1995Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
30.06.1995Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
22.06.1999Legal effect of revocation of patent [1999/46]
Appeal following opposition01.09.1995Appeal received No.  T0752/95
09.11.1995Statement of grounds filed
22.06.1999Result of appeal procedure: appeal of the proprietor was rejected
22.06.1999Date of oral proceedings
29.06.1999Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
08.02.1990Renewal fee patent year 03
06.02.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipES05.03.1992
FR24.04.1992
[2004/38]
Former [2000/52]CH04.12.1991
LI04.12.1991
FR24.04.1992
Former [1992/45]FR24.04.1992
Documents cited:Search[A]GB2091448  (ESCHER WYSS LTD);
 [AD]DE3117516  (ESCHER WYSS AG [CH]);
 [A]EP0140776  (CLECIM SA [FR]);
 [A]GB2156101  (KUESTERS EDUARD)
 [A]  - (PCT-158) TAPPI JOURNAL, vol. 69, no. 4, April 1986, pages 88-94, Norcross, Georgia, US; G. MUELLER et al.: "Nip load uniformity and its control in multi-roll calenders"
ExaminationEP0091586
 US4757585
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