Gas Turbine Engine With Core Mount - EP3734044

The patent EP3734044 was granted to Rolls Royce on Nov 29, 2023. The application was originally filed on Apr 21, 2020 under application number EP20170569A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3734044

ROLLS ROYCE
Application Number
EP20170569A
Filing Date
Apr 21, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 27, 2023
Grant Date
Nov 29, 2023
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