Method And Device For Producing Cement Clinker - EP4168368

The patent EP4168368 was granted to Thyssenkrupp on Oct 18, 2023. The application was originally filed on May 23, 2022 under application number EP22730425A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4168368

THYSSENKRUPP
Application Number
EP22730425A
Filing Date
May 23, 2022
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 11, 2023
Grant Date
Oct 18, 2023
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