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Separator Disc, Separator Disc Package, Centrifuge Comprising The Separator Disc Package, And Method For Producing The Separator Disc - EP4058199

The patent EP4058199 was granted to GEA Mechanical Equipment on Aug 23, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2020 under application number EP20803824A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4058199

GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Application Number
EP20803824A
Filing Date
Nov 9, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 21, 2023
Publication Date
Aug 23, 2023
External Links
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
ALFA LAVAL CORPORATEMay 23, 2024GRUNECKER PATENTADMISSIBLE

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