The patent EP3018786 was granted to Alstom Technology on Nov 22, 2023. The application was originally filed on Nov 7, 2014 under application number EP14382445A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".
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French translation of claims
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Letter concerning the inventor
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European search report
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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