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Method For Producing Molten Steel - EP4032990
The patent EP4032990 was granted to Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko SHO Kobe Steel on Apr 24, 2024. The application was originally filed on Nov 11, 2020 under application number EP20889204A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP4032990
- Application Number
- EP20889204A
- Filing Date
- Nov 11, 2020
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Mar 22, 2024
- Publication Date
- Apr 24, 2024
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
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