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A Wireless Initiation Device - EP3350539

The patent EP3350539 was granted to Orica on Nov 6, 2024. The application was originally filed on Sep 16, 2015 under application number EP15812555A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3350539

ORICA
Application Number
EP15812555A
Filing Date
Sep 16, 2015
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 3, 2024
Grant Date
Nov 6, 2024
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Patent Citations (21) New

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (31) New

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