The patent EP2630545 was granted to Primetals Germany on Jul 18, 2018. The application was originally filed on Dec 6, 2011 under application number EP11802874A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Description
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Description
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