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Method For Controlling A Cooling Device In A Rolling Train - EP3993918

The patent EP3993918 was granted to SMS Group on Mar 27, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 24, 2020 under application number EP20736932A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3993918

SMS GROUP
Application Number
EP20736932A
Filing Date
Jun 24, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Feb 23, 2024
Publication Date
Mar 27, 2024
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PRIMETALS GERMANYDec 19, 2024METALSLINZADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (8) New

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Citation PhasePublication Number
DESCRIPTIONDE102012224502
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTDE102006047718
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTDE102012224502
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTWO02070157
OPPOSITIONDE102004005919
OPPOSITIONDE102012224502
OPPOSITIONDE10251716
OPPOSITIONJPH1023031

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