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EP About this file: EP0518597

EP0518597 - Fiber optic cable end connector [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application is deemed to be withdrawn
Status updated on  25.07.1997
Database last updated on 28.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip25.07.1997Application deemed to be withdrawnpublished on 10.09.1997 [1997/37]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOC. INC.
One Mezzy Lane Manlius
New York 13104 / US
[N/P]
Former [1992/51]For all designated states
JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOC. INC.
One Mezzy Lane
Manlius, New York 13104 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Szegda, Andrew
R.R.5, Pheasant Run
Canastota N.Y. 13032 / US
[1992/51]
Representative(s)Barnard, Eric Edward, et al
Brookes Batchellor 102-108 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5SA / GB
[N/P]
Former [1992/51]Barnard, Eric Edward, et al
BROOKES & MARTIN High Holborn House 52/54 High Holborn
London WC1V 6SE / GB
Application number, filing date92305236.908.06.1992
[1992/51]
Priority number, dateUS1991071382112.06.1991         Original published format: US 713821
US1992083270607.02.1992         Original published format: US 832706
[1992/51]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0518597
Date:16.12.1992
Language:EN
[1992/51]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0518597
Date:28.04.1993
Language:EN
[1993/17]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP12.03.1993
ClassificationIPC:G02B6/36, G02B6/42, G02B6/38
[1993/17]
CPC:
G02B6/3897 (EP,US); G02B6/4471 (US); G02B6/4248 (EP,US);
G02B6/4277 (EP,US); G02B6/4292 (EP,US); G02B6/4416 (EP,US);
G02B6/4448 (EP,US); G02B6/44785 (EP) (-)
Former IPC [1992/51]G02B6/36
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   FR,   GB,   LI,   NL [1992/51]
TitleGerman:Faseroptischer Kabelabschlussstecker[1992/51]
English:Fiber optic cable end connector[1992/51]
French:Connecteur d'extrémité d'un câble optique[1992/51]
Examination procedure13.10.1993Examination requested  [1993/50]
19.04.1995Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
17.10.1995Reply to a communication from the examining division
19.04.1996Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M02)
26.06.1996Reply to a communication from the examining division
23.09.1996Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: No)
21.11.1996Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: later approval)
27.11.1996Communication of intention to grant the patent
08.03.1997Application deemed to be withdrawn, date of legal effect  [1997/37]
10.04.1997Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: fee for grant / fee for printing not paid in time  [1997/37]
Fees paidRenewal fee
24.05.1994Renewal fee patent year 03
05.04.1995Renewal fee patent year 04
07.06.1996Renewal fee patent year 05
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Documents cited:Search[A]GB2096348  (ELLIOTT BROTHERS LONDON LTD);
 [A]US4447120  (BORSUK LESLIE M [US]);
 [A]WO8606472  (AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH [US]);
 [A]US4842364  (CHEN CHUNG F [US]);
 [X]DE3813076  (SIEMENS AG [DE]);
 [Y]WO9004799  (DU PONT [US]);
 [Y]EP0405666  (PHILIPS NV [NL])
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