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Systems And Methods For Reading Machine-Readable Labels On Sample Receptacles - EP4235188
The patent EP4235188 was granted to GEN Probe Incorporated on Jan 22, 2025. The application was originally filed on Apr 6, 2016 under application number EP23172500A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP4235188
- Application Number
- EP23172500A
- Filing Date
- Apr 6, 2016
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Dec 20, 2024
- Publication Date
- Jan 22, 2025
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
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