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Method And Device For Protecting Heat Exchanger Tubes And Ceramic Component - EP2754961

The patent EP2754961 was granted to Martin FR Umwelt UND Energietechnik on Aug 9, 2023. The application was originally filed on Jan 10, 2014 under application number EP14000089A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2754961

MARTIN FR UMWELT UND ENERGIETECHNIK

Application Number: EP14000089A
Filing Date: Jan 10, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 7, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 9, 2023
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Patent Citations (17) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE19816059
DESCRIPTION	DE202008006044U
DESCRIPTION	DE3823439
DESCRIPTION	EP0981015
EXAMINATION	DE10042391
EXAMINATION	DE19816059
EXAMINATION	DE202008006044U
OPPOSITION	DE102013000424
OPPOSITION	DE19816059
OPPOSITION	EP0981015
OPPOSITION	GB2263330
OPPOSITION	US3470624
SEARCH	CH699405
SEARCH	DE69907604T
SEARCH	EP0981015
SEARCH	GB2263330
SEARCH	US3110273

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Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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