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Thermally Protective Materials - EP3434476

The patent EP3434476 was granted to W L Gore & Associates on Sep 11, 2024. The application was originally filed on Oct 24, 2008 under application number EP18177767A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3434476

W L GORE & ASSOCIATES
Application Number
EP18177767A
Filing Date
Oct 24, 2008
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 8, 2024
Grant Date
Sep 11, 2024
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