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Imaging Devices Having Piezoelectric Transceivers - EP3773228

The patent EP3773228 was granted to EXO Imaging on Feb 21, 2024. The application was originally filed on Mar 10, 2019 under application number EP19784813A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3773228

EXO IMAGING
Application Number
EP19784813A
Filing Date
Mar 10, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 19, 2024
Grant Date
Feb 21, 2024
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