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Method For Producing A Shaft Component, A Shaft Section, Or A Shaft, And Shaft Component, Shaft Section, Or Shaft Which Is Produced Using The Method - EP3707570

The patent EP3707570 was granted to Rehau on Sep 7, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 5, 2018 under application number EP18806980A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3707570

REHAU
Application Number
EP18806980A
Filing Date
Nov 5, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 5, 2022
Publication Date
Sep 7, 2022
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Patent Summary

Method for producing a manhole component or shaft section with a functional contour, comprising generating data sets representing the component from various sources, including a library of standard sections, object questionnaires, and data models based on exchange formats like ISYBAU XML. The data sets are then used to control a 3D printing process, including specifying milling paths, tool selection, and auxiliary structure design, to produce the component with precise geometry and surface finish.

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
WAVINJun 7, 2023VAN BOUWELENADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (9) New

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EXAMINATIONDE19828094
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTUS2004143362
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTUS2005044133
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTUS8255076
OPPOSITIONCN107119719
OPPOSITIONDE19828094
OPPOSITIONEP3707570
OPPOSITIONUS2005044133
OPPOSITIONWO9720259

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