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EP About this file: EP0488991

EP0488991 - Method for production of fluoroscopic and radiographic X-ray images and hand held diagnostic apparatus incorporating the same [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  26.07.1996
Database last updated on 22.05.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip07.12.2007Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
Updated state(s): FR
published on 09.01.2008  [2008/02]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
XI TEC, INC.
215 Route 10 Randolph
New Jersey 07869 / US
[N/P]
Former [1992/23]For all designated states
XI TEC, INC.
215 Route 10
Randolph New Jersey 07869 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Malcolm, David H.
18 Deer Run Drive
Randolph, New Jersey / US
02 / Wilenius, George P. T.
RR Nr. 1 Dunrobin
Ontario, Canada K0A 1TO / CA
[1992/23]
Representative(s)Moir, Michael Christopher, et al
Mathys & Squire LLP
120 Holborn
London
EC1N 2SQ / GB
[N/P]
Former [1992/23]Moir, Michael Christopher, et al
Mathys & Squire 100 Grays Inn Road
London WC1X 8AL / GB
Application number, filing date92101926.113.05.1987
[1992/23]
Priority number, dateUS1986086331815.05.1986         Original published format: US 863318
[1992/23]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0488991
Date:03.06.1992
Language:EN
[1992/23]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0488991
Date:20.09.1995
Language:EN
[1995/38]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP27.03.1992
ClassificationIPC:H05G1/26, H05G1/60, G03B42/02, G01N23/04
[1992/23]
CPC:
A61B6/4441 (EP,US); G01N23/043 (EP,US); G21K4/00 (EP);
H05G1/06 (EP); H05G1/10 (EP); H05G1/26 (EP);
H05G1/30 (EP); A61B6/467 (EP) (-)
Designated contracting statesDE,   FR,   GB,   IT [1992/23]
TitleGerman:Verfahren zur Herstellung von fluoroskopischen und radiographischen Röntgenbildern und ein nach diesem Verfahren arbeitender, tragbarer Diagnostikapparat[1992/23]
English:Method for production of fluoroscopic and radiographic X-ray images and hand held diagnostic apparatus incorporating the same[1992/23]
French:Procédé de production d'images fluoroscopiques et radiographiques à rayons x et appareil diagnostique portatif fonctionnant d'après ce procédé[1992/23]
Examination procedure02.11.1992Examination requested  [1993/01]
28.04.1993Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
27.08.1993Reply to a communication from the examining division
12.07.1994Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: No)
29.01.1995Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: later approval)
07.02.1995Communication of intention to grant the patent
11.05.1995Fee for grant paid
11.05.1995Fee for publishing/printing paid
Parent application(s)   TooltipEP87304252.7  / EP0247758
Opposition(s)21.06.1996No opposition filed within time limit [1996/37]
Fees paidRenewal fee
05.02.1992Renewal fee patent year 03
05.02.1992Renewal fee patent year 04
05.02.1992Renewal fee patent year 05
19.05.1992Renewal fee patent year 06
20.05.1993Renewal fee patent year 07
06.08.1994Renewal fee patent year 08
17.07.1995Renewal fee patent year 09
Penalty fee
Additional fee for renewal fee
31.05.199408   M06   Fee paid on   06.08.1994
31.05.199509   M06   Fee paid on   17.07.1995
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipFR20.09.1995
IT20.09.1995
DE21.12.1995
[2006/14]
Former [1999/42]IT20.09.1995
DE21.12.1995
FR16.02.1996
Former [1996/30]DE21.12.1995
FR16.02.1996
Former [1996/28]DE21.12.1995
Documents cited:Search[A]US4185198  (FUJIMOTO YUICHI [JP]);
 [A]US4170735  (CODINA JORGE G [US], et al);
 [A]DE2826455  (HITACHI MEDICAL CORP);
 [A]DE2903023  (HAGEMANN GERD PROF DR RER NAT);
 [A]DE2831399  (SIEMENS AG);
 [AP]US4646338  (SKILLICORN BRIAN [US])
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