Method And System For Extracting Electric Power From A Renewable Energy Source - EP2376993

The patent EP2376993 was granted to ABB Schweiz on Sep 6, 2017. The application was originally filed on Jan 7, 2009 under application number EP09787624A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2376993

ABB SCHWEIZ
Application Number
EP09787624A
Filing Date
Jan 7, 2009
Status
Revoked
Apr 28, 2023
Grant Date
Sep 6, 2017
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