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Alcohol Production Method - EP2937328

The patent EP2937328 was granted to Toray Industries on Apr 9, 2025. The application was originally filed on Dec 18, 2013 under application number EP13864516A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2937328

TORAY INDUSTRIES
Application Number
EP13864516A
Filing Date
Dec 18, 2013
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Mar 7, 2025
Grant Date
Apr 9, 2025
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