Methods For Operating A Furnace - EP2361135

The patent EP2361135 was granted to Kentucky Tennessee Clay on Feb 27, 2019. The application was originally filed on Oct 26, 2009 under application number EP09823927A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2361135

KENTUCKY TENNESSEE CLAY
Application Number
EP09823927A
Filing Date
Oct 26, 2009
Status
Opposition Rejected
Dec 20, 2024
Grant Date
Feb 27, 2019
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