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Self-Locking Threaded Connection Partially In Non-Locking Engagement - EP3992418

The patent EP3992418 was granted to Nippon Steel on Aug 2, 2023. The application was originally filed on Oct 28, 2020 under application number EP20204267A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3992418

NIPPON STEEL
Application Number
EP20204267A
Filing Date
Oct 28, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 30, 2023
Grant Date
Aug 2, 2023
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