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Convertible Metallurgical Furnace And Modular Metallurgical Plant Comprising Said Furnace For Conducting Production Processes For The Production Of Metals In The Molten State, In Particualr Steel Or Cast Iron - EP3548640

The patent EP3548640 was granted to Tenova on Sep 21, 2022. The application was originally filed on Dec 2, 2016 under application number EP16923091A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3548640

TENOVA
Application Number
EP16923091A
Filing Date
Dec 2, 2016
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 19, 2022
Grant Date
Sep 21, 2022
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