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Method For Operating A Measuring Device - EP2284506B1

EP2284506

Application Number: EP10007574A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2010
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 2, 2021
Grant Date: Feb 28, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents
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The patent EP2284506B1 was granted to Bizerba on Feb 28, 2018 following the initial filing on Jul 21, 2010 under the application number EP10007574A . The current legal status of the patent is Opposition Rejected.

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METTLER TOLEDO ALBSTADT	Nov 28, 2018	ADMISSIBLE

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent’s prosecution history, including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices. These documents are crucial for understanding the patent’s legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination. It also includes the oppositions documents filed against the patent.

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Jul 5, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
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Jul 5, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Jun 30, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Mar 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Mar 19, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 19, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Mar 19, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Mar 19, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Mar 19, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 19, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 19, 2021
Means of redress
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Mar 19, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 19, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 19, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Mar 19, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Mar 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Mar 19, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 5, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Dec 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Dec 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Dec 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 1, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 1, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Dec 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries
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Oct 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 28, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Oct 19, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
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Jul 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jul 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 2, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Jul 2, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jul 2, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Jul 2, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jul 2, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 13, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 25, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Aug 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 1, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jun 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 28, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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May 23, 2019
Communication of amended entries
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May 9, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
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Feb 18, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Jan 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jan 7, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 7, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Dec 7, 2018
Request for documents
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Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 28, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 28, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Nov 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 28, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 11, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Jan 11, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jan 11, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jan 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 20, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Sep 20, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Sep 20, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Sep 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Sep 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Jul 26, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Jul 26, 2017
Amended description with annotations
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Jul 26, 2017
Claims
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Jul 26, 2017
Description
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Jul 26, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 7, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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May 26, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Jan 17, 2017
Annex to the communication
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Jan 17, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jan 3, 2017
Examination started
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Nov 25, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Nov 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Sep 14, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
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Mar 31, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 31, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 31, 2011
Amendments received before examination
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Mar 31, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Feb 21, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Jan 19, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Nov 4, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Nov 4, 2010
European search opinion
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Nov 4, 2010
European search report
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Aug 12, 2010
Letter concerning the priority
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Aug 12, 2010
Priority document
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Jul 21, 2010
Abstract
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Jul 21, 2010
Claims
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Jul 21, 2010
Description
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Jul 21, 2010
Designation of inventor
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Jul 21, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
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