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Methods Of Controlling Haze In Orthodontic Appliances Including Semi-Crystalline Polymers - EP4228544

The patent EP4228544 was granted to M Innovative Properties on Nov 27, 2024. The application was originally filed on Oct 5, 2021 under application number EP21791021A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4228544

M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES
Application Number
EP21791021A
Filing Date
Oct 5, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 25, 2024
Grant Date
Nov 27, 2024
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Patent Citations (8) New

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DESCRIPTION- "Dimer Acids,", T. E. BREUER, Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Wily, (19930000), vol. 8, pages 223 - 237-
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Ecdel™ Elastomer 9967 - Technical Data Sheet", Eastman, (20200714), Eastman, URL: https://productcatalog.eastman.com/tds/ProdDatasheet.aspx?product=71001860, XP093309908-
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Technical Data Sheet - Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester MX710", Eastman, (20190912), Eastman, URL: https://productcatalog.eastman.com/tds/ProdDatasheet.aspx?product=71070148, XP093309903-
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Technical Data Sheet - Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester TX1000", Eastman, (20200715), Eastman, URL: https://productcatalog.eastman.com/tds/ProdDatasheet.aspx?product=71068024&pn=Trit, XP093309906-
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OPPOSITION- Su Bei, Zhou Ying-Guo, "Improvement of Transparencies and Mechanical Properties of Poly(cyclohexylene dimethylene cyclohexanedicarboxylate) Parts Using a Compounding Nucleating Agent to Control Crystallization", Materials, MDPI AG, vol. 12, no. 4, doi:10.3390/ma12040563, ISSN 1996-1944, page 563, XP093309896

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