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Method And Device For Preparing Aluminium-Coated Steel Sheets Intended For Being Welded And Then Hardened Under A Press; Corresponding Welded Blank - EP3134225

The patent EP3134225 was granted to Arcelormittal on Feb 13, 2019. The application was originally filed on Apr 17, 2015 under application number EP15722763A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3134225

ARCELORMITTAL
Application Number
EP15722763A
Filing Date
Apr 17, 2015
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 11, 2019
Publication Date
Feb 13, 2019
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ANDRITZNov 12, 2019WIRNSBERGER & LERCHBAUM PATENTANWALTEADMISSIBLE
VOESTALPINE AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS LINZNov 12, 2019WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBBADMISSIBLE

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