Corrosion Protection Using A Sacrificial Anode - EP2875171

The patent EP2875171 was granted to Vector Corrosion on Jan 3, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jul 18, 2013 under application number EP13820454A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2875171

VECTOR CORROSION
Application Number
EP13820454A
Filing Date
Jul 18, 2013
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 1, 2023
Grant Date
Jan 3, 2024
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