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Method For Producing Metal Strips - EP3271092

The patent EP3271092 was granted to SMS Group on Jun 19, 2019. The application was originally filed on Mar 15, 2016 under application number EP16709931A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3271092

SMS GROUP
Application Number
EP16709931A
Filing Date
Mar 15, 2016
Status
Opposition Rejected
Jun 24, 2022
Grant Date
Jun 19, 2019
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PRIMETALS GERMANYMar 11, 2020METALSLINZ -

Patent Citations (7) New

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Citation PhasePublication NumberPublication Link
DESCRIPTIONEP0618020
DESCRIPTIONWO9534388
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTDE19851554
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTEP0618020
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTEP1481742
OPPOSITIONWO03078086
OPPOSITIONWO9300181

Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (1) New

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OPPOSITION- ADAM RANDALL et al., "Adaptive finishing mill setup model and gage control upgrade for LTV Steel Cleveland Works' 80-in. hot strip mill", Iron and Steel Engineer, (19970800), pages 31 - 40, XP000702214-

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