The patent EP3912832 was granted to Sumitomo Rubber Industries on Aug 10, 2022. The application was originally filed on Apr 14, 2021 under application number EP21168260A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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Abstract
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