The patent EP2911280 was granted to Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha on Aug 9, 2017. The application was originally filed on Sep 4, 2013 under application number EP13847789A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004521592 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004531187 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2008301665 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6700274 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011066993 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS5229911 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10063724 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2448900 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1366559 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2479877 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS5229911 |
| OPPOSITION | US3679920 |
| OPPOSITION | US4155019 |
| OPPOSITION | US4491347 |
| OPPOSITION | US4811616 |
| SEARCH | EP1366559 |
| SEARCH | EP2479877 |
| SEARCH | JPS5229911 |
| SEARCH | US4155019 |
| SEARCH | US4811616 |
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Payment of fees and costs
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Jul 29, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Abstract
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Description
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Matter concerning the application
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May 13, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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