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Grain Boundary Engineered Alpha-Alumina Coated Cutting Tool - EP2570511

The patent EP2570511 was granted to Walter on Aug 6, 2025. The application was originally filed on Sep 16, 2011 under application number EP11181643A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2570511

WALTER
Application Number
EP11181643A
Filing Date
Sep 16, 2011
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Jul 4, 2025
Grant Date
Aug 6, 2025
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