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Francis Turbine With Short Blade And Short Band - EP3172431

The patent EP3172431 was granted to Andritz Hydro on Jun 5, 2019. The application was originally filed on Apr 30, 2015 under application number EP15824635A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3172431

ANDRITZ HYDRO
Application Number
EP15824635A
Filing Date
Apr 30, 2015
Status
Opposition Rejected
Nov 24, 2023
Grant Date
Jun 5, 2019
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