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Extensional Viscosity To Promote Safe Swallowing Of Food Boluses - EP3388070

The patent EP3388070 was granted to Nestec on Dec 18, 2019. The application was originally filed on Mar 1, 2012 under application number EP18156481A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3388070

NESTEC
Application Number
EP18156481A
Filing Date
Mar 1, 2012
Status
Revoked
Jan 20, 2023
Publication Date
Dec 18, 2019
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