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EP0440317 - Method and apparatus for testing ferromagnetic work pieces by ultrasonic waves [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  05.01.1995
Database last updated on 05.10.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip05.01.1995No opposition filed within time limitpublished on 22.02.1995 [1995/08]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
MANNESMANN Aktiengesellschaft
Postfach 10 36 41
40027 Düsseldorf / DE
[N/P]
Former [1991/32]For all designated states
MANNESMANN Aktiengesellschaft
Postfach 10 36 41
D-40027 Düsseldorf / DE
Inventor(s)01 / Graff, Alfred, Dipl.-Phys.
Viehauser Berg 83
W-4300 Essen 16 / DE
02 / Wächter, Michael, Dr.rer.nat.
Am Kockshof 23
W-4030 Ratingen 8 / DE
[1991/32]
Representative(s)Presting, Hans-Joachim, et al
Meissner & Meissner, Patentanwaltsbüro, Postfach 330130
14171 Berlin / DE
[N/P]
Former [1993/09]Presting, Hans-Joachim, Dipl.-Ing., et al
Meissner & Meissner, Patentanwaltsbüro, Postfach 330130
D-14171 Berlin / DE
Former [1991/32]Presting, Hans-Joachim, Dipl.-Ing. Meissner & Meissner Patentanwaltsbüro
Hohenzollerndamm 89
D-14199 Berlin / DE
Application number, filing date91250011.322.01.1991
[1991/32]
Priority number, dateDE1990400321531.01.1990         Original published format: DE 4003215
DE1991410194221.01.1991         Original published format: DE 4101942
[1991/32]
Filing languageDE
Procedural languageDE
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0440317
Date:07.08.1991
Language:DE
[1991/32]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0440317
Date:02.03.1994
Language:DE
[1994/09]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP15.05.1991
ClassificationIPC:G01N29/04
[1991/32]
CPC:
G01N29/22 (EP); G01N29/2412 (EP); G01N2291/0422 (EP);
G01N2291/0423 (EP)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   IT [1991/32]
TitleGerman:Verfahren und Prüfeinrichtungen zum Prüfen ferromagnetischer Werkstücke mittels Ultraschallwellen[1991/32]
English:Method and apparatus for testing ferromagnetic work pieces by ultrasonic waves[1991/32]
French:Procédé et appareils pour examiner des pièces à usiner ferromagnétiques par ondes ultrasonores[1991/32]
Examination procedure24.07.1991Examination requested  [1991/38]
29.07.1993Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
06.09.1993Communication of intention to grant the patent
09.11.1993Fee for grant paid
09.11.1993Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)03.12.1994No opposition filed within time limit [1995/08]
Fees paidRenewal fee
22.12.1992Renewal fee patent year 03
21.12.1993Renewal fee patent year 04
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 US4395913  [ ] (PETERSON WILLIAM E)
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