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A Centrifugal Separator For Separating A Liquid Mixture - EP3885050

The patent EP3885050 was granted to Alfa Laval Corporate on Oct 5, 2022. The application was originally filed on Mar 26, 2020 under application number EP20165833A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3885050

ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE
Application Number
EP20165833A
Filing Date
Mar 26, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 2, 2022
Publication Date
Oct 5, 2022
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