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Absorbent Article With Improved Structure - EP4262664

The patent EP4262664 was granted to Drylock on Sep 25, 2024. The application was originally filed on Dec 20, 2021 under application number EP21843693A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4262664

DRYLOCK
Application Number
EP21843693A
Filing Date
Dec 20, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 22, 2024
Grant Date
Sep 25, 2024
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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (3) New

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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "MICROGARD® 1500 Fabric Technical Data Sheet ", Technical Data Sheet, Microgard Ltd., (20110701), pages 1 - 2, Technical Data Sheet , URL: https://www.traconed.com/files/pub/242001_TDS.pdf, XP093291560-
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