Method For Producing Steel With Regenerative Energy - EP2895631

The patent EP2895631 was granted to Voestalpine Stahl on Jul 18, 2018. The application was originally filed on Sep 10, 2013 under application number EP13765312A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2895631

VOESTALPINE STAHL
Application Number
EP13765312A
Filing Date
Sep 10, 2013
Status
Revoked
Dec 1, 2023
Grant Date
Jul 18, 2018
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DANIELI & C OFFICINE MECCANICHEApr 18, 2019CELONAADMISSIBLE
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SHS SOLUTIONSApr 17, 2019PATENTANWALTE BERNHARDT WOLFF PARTNERSCHAFT MBBADMISSIBLE
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