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Method For Freeze Drying A Bacteria-Containing Concentrate - EP2885395

The patent EP2885395 was granted to CHR Hansen on Oct 7, 2020. The application was originally filed on Aug 20, 2013 under application number EP13756011A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2885395

CHR HANSEN
Application Number
EP13756011A
Filing Date
Aug 20, 2013
Status
Revoked
Mar 31, 2023
Grant Date
Oct 7, 2020
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