Laser Beam-Permeable Substrate Material For Sensor Applications - EP3395875

The patent EP3395875 was granted to Covestro Deutschland on Jan 25, 2023. The application was originally filed on Apr 24, 2017 under application number EP17167701A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3395875

COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND
Application Number
EP17167701A
Filing Date
Apr 24, 2017
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Dec 23, 2022
Grant Date
Jan 25, 2023
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