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A Method And System For Measuring A Liquid Level In A Pressure Vessel Of A Urea Synthesis Plant - EP3710794

The patent EP3710794 was granted to Casale on May 17, 2023. The application was originally filed on Nov 6, 2018 under application number EP18795676A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3710794

CASALE
Application Number
EP18795676A
Filing Date
Nov 6, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 14, 2023
Grant Date
May 17, 2023
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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (14) New

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EXAMINATION- Anonymous, "Technical Information Levelflex M FMP41C, FMP45", (20090101), pages 1 - 52, URL: http://www.is-com.ru/files/FMP41C1.pdf, (20140205), XP055100487
OPPOSITION- Adam Krolak, "Know When to Use Guided Wave Radar", Honeywell - CHEMICAL PROCESSING, (20160928), Honeywell - CHEMICAL PROCESSING, URL: https://www.chemicalprocessing.com/automation/instrumentation/article/11321089/know-when-to-use-guided-wave-radar-chemical-processing, XP093165010
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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Operating Instructions Levelflex M FMP45 Guided Level Radar for Interface Measurement HART/4 to 20 mA", Endress+Hauser, (20080101), pages 1 - 88, XP093166180
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