Ferritic Stainless Steel Sheet, Method For The Production Thereof, And Use Of Same, Especially In Exhaust Lines - EP2893049

The patent EP2893049 was granted to Aperam Stainless France on Oct 7, 2020. The application was originally filed on Sep 3, 2012 under application number EP12766456A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2893049

APERAM STAINLESS FRANCE
Application Number
EP12766456A
Filing Date
Sep 3, 2012
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 4, 2020
Grant Date
Oct 7, 2020
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