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EP About this file: EP0325432

EP0325432 - Multi input lightning detection system [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  01.11.1996
Database last updated on 24.04.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip10.07.2004Change - lapse in a contracting state
Updated state(s): FR
published on 25.08.2004  [2004/35]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
BFGoodrich Flight Systems, Inc.
7020 Huntley Road Columbus
Ohio 43229 / US
[N/P]
Former [1993/30]For all designated states
BFGoodrich FlightSystems, Inc.
7020 Huntley Road
Columbus Ohio 43229 / US
Former [1989/30]For all designated states
MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY
3M Center, P.O. Box 33427
St. Paul, Minnesota 55133-3427 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Ostrander, Kenneth A. c/o Minnesota Mining and
Manufacturing Company 2501 Hudson Road
P.O. Box 33427 St. Paul Minnesota 55133 / US
[1989/30]
Representative(s)Foster, David Martyn, et al
Mathisen & Macara LLP
120 Bridge Road
Chertsey
Surrey KT16 8LA / GB
[N/P]
Former [1994/32]Foster, David Martyn, et al
MATHISEN MACARA & CO. The Coach House 6-8 Swakeleys Road
Ickenham Uxbridge UB10 8BZ / GB
Former [1989/30]Baillie, Iain Cameron
c/o Ladas & Parry Altheimer Eck 2
D-80331 München / DE
Application number, filing date89300455.618.01.1989
[1989/30]
Priority number, dateUS1988014527619.01.1988         Original published format: US 145276
[1989/30]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0325432
Date:26.07.1989
Language:EN
[1989/30]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0325432
Date:25.10.1989
Language:EN
[1989/43]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0325432
Date:27.12.1995
Language:EN
[1995/52]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP04.09.1989
ClassificationIPC:G01W1/16
[1989/30]
CPC:
G01W1/16 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB [1989/30]
TitleGerman:Multi-Eintrittblitzdetektionsvorrichtung[1989/30]
English:Multi input lightning detection system[1989/30]
French:Système de détection de foudre à entrées multiples[1989/30]
Examination procedure18.04.1990Examination requested  [1990/24]
21.06.1991Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
23.12.1991Reply to a communication from the examining division
09.07.1993Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
14.01.1994Reply to a communication from the examining division
14.02.1994Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M07)
16.09.1994Reply to a communication from the examining division
11.11.1994Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
22.06.1995Communication of intention to grant the patent
03.07.1995Fee for grant paid
03.07.1995Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)28.09.1996No opposition filed within time limit [1996/51]
Fees paidRenewal fee
02.01.1991Renewal fee patent year 03
18.12.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
16.12.1992Renewal fee patent year 05
20.12.1993Renewal fee patent year 06
30.12.1994Renewal fee patent year 07
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipFR27.12.1995
DE28.03.1996
[2004/35]
Former [1996/44]DE28.03.1996
FR24.05.1996
Former [1996/42]FR24.05.1996
Documents cited:Search[A]FR2297429  (DYTRONICS CY INC [US]);
 [A]US4198599  (KRIDER EDMUND P [US], et al);
 [A]EP0058467  (MINNESOTA MINING & MFG [US]);
 [AD]EP0058502  (COLEMAN ERNEST WILSON);
 [AD]EP0186402  (ERNCO IND INC [US])
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