The patent EP3676480 was granted to Safran Aircraft Engines on Oct 5, 2022. The application was originally filed on Aug 28, 2018 under application number EP18769761A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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English translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
PCTISA
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