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Sonotrode For An Ultrasound Welding System And Method For Welding A Connection Element To A Component - EP3271136

The patent EP3271136 was granted to Rehau on Apr 19, 2023. The application was originally filed on Mar 15, 2016 under application number EP16710095A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3271136

REHAU
Application Number
EP16710095A
Filing Date
Mar 15, 2016
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Mar 17, 2023
Grant Date
Apr 19, 2023
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TELSONIC HOLDINGJan 29, 2021HEPP WENGER RYFFELADMISSIBLE
SONOTRONIC NAGELJan 28, 2021WEIDNER STERN JESCHKEADMISSIBLE

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (7) New

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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Aufnahmebolzen und Positionierstifte günstiger als selbstgemacht", Konstruktionspraxis, (20120202), pages 1 - 2, XP055979403-
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Aufnahme- und Auflagebolzen DIN 6321 Auszug", Ganter Norm, (20021000), page 1, URL: https://www.ganternorm.com/de/produkte/schnell-suche/DIN-6321-Aufnahme-Auflagebolzen?q=6321, XP055979461-
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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Verpackungstechnik - Ultraschall-Systeme Zum Siegeln, Schweißen, Schneiden Und Stanzen", Sonotronic Ultrasonics Technology, (20141100), pages 1 - 8, XP055979388-

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