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Pvd Coating Method, Device For Carrying Out The Procedure And Substances Coated With The Procedure - EP2175044

The patent EP2175044 was granted to Systec System UND Anlagentechnik on May 29, 2019. The application was originally filed on Oct 7, 2009 under application number EP09012663A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2175044

SYSTEC SYSTEM UND ANLAGENTECHNIK
Application Number
EP09012663A
Filing Date
Oct 7, 2009
Status
Revoked
Jul 22, 2022
Grant Date
May 29, 2019
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