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Geared Gas Turbine Engine With Reduced Oil Tank Size - EP3617479

The patent EP3617479 was granted to Raytheon on Apr 26, 2023. The application was originally filed on Jan 2, 2015 under application number EP19204709A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3617479

RAYTHEON
Application Number
EP19204709A
Filing Date
Jan 2, 2015
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 24, 2023
Grant Date
Apr 26, 2023
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SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINESJan 26, 2024REGIMBEAUADMISSIBLE

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