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Induction Heating Assembly For A Vapour Generating Device - EP4224991

The patent EP4224991 was granted to Japan Tobacco on Oct 2, 2024. The application was originally filed on Dec 20, 2018 under application number EP23162040A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4224991

JAPAN TOBACCO
Application Number
EP23162040A
Filing Date
Dec 20, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 30, 2024
Grant Date
Oct 2, 2024
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