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Reduced-Pressure Sources And Systems Employing A Polymeric, Porous, Hydrophobic Material - EP3072542

The patent EP3072542 was granted to KCI Licensing on Sep 3, 2025. The application was originally filed on Apr 14, 2011 under application number EP16164982A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3072542

KCI LICENSING
Application Number
EP16164982A
Filing Date
Apr 14, 2011
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Aug 1, 2025
Grant Date
Sep 3, 2025
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