Absorbent Cores Having Material Free Areas - EP3167859

The patent EP3167859 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on May 6, 2020. The application was originally filed on Nov 16, 2015 under application number EP15194752A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3167859

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE
Application Number
EP15194752A
Filing Date
Nov 16, 2015
Status
Revoked
Aug 27, 2025
Grant Date
May 6, 2020
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ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAGFeb 5, 2021HOFFMANN EITLEADMISSIBLE
KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDEFeb 1, 2021DEHNSADMISSIBLE
ONTEXNov 24, 2020MACCHETTAWITHDRAWN

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