The patent EP3664408 was granted to Whirlpool on Aug 11, 2021. The application was originally filed on Nov 25, 2019 under application number EP19211354A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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