Improved Process For Preparing Infant Formula Using A Rotary Atomizer - EP3043660

The patent EP3043660 was granted to Nutricia on Sep 11, 2024. The application was originally filed on Sep 11, 2014 under application number EP14765917A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3043660

NUTRICIA
Application Number
EP14765917A
Filing Date
Sep 11, 2014
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Aug 8, 2024
Publication Date
Sep 11, 2024
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