The patent EP3246130 was granted to Geberit on Feb 9, 2022. The application was originally filed on May 19, 2016 under application number EP16170450A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1786598 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2340899 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004016110 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1092487 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2340899 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006031548 |
| SEARCH | DE102004016110 |
| SEARCH | EP1092487 |
| SEARCH | EP1786598 |
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