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Improved Plasma Induced Fuming Furnace - EP4062117

The patent EP4062117 was granted to Aurubis Beerse on Dec 6, 2023. The application was originally filed on Nov 20, 2020 under application number EP20808004A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4062117

AURUBIS BEERSE
Application Number
EP20808004A
Filing Date
Nov 20, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 3, 2023
Publication Date
Dec 6, 2023
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