Guard For Gas Cylinder Actuators

Patent No. EP2160538 (titled "Guard For Gas Cylinder Actuators") was filed by Special Springs on Jun 25, 2008. The application was issued on Sep 12, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BORDIGNON SILVANO	Mar 23, 2016	LISSANDRINI

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Aug 17, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 17, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 10, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 29, 2018
Claims
Jun 29, 2018
Claims
Jun 29, 2018
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Jun 29, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 26, 2018
Claims
Jun 26, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 26, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 26, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 16, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 16, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 16, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 1, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 6, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 6, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 6, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 6, 2017
Means of redress
Nov 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 6, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Nov 6, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 6, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 6, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 6, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 15, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 12, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 6, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 6, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 23, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2015
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Jun 24, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 22, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 17, 2015
Refund of fees
Jun 10, 2015
Request for correction of the publication
May 29, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 8, 2015
Annex
May 8, 2015
Annex
May 8, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 8, 2015
French translation of claims
May 8, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 6, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 6, 2015
French translation of claims
May 6, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 6, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 6, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 6, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 27, 2015
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 27, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 27, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 27, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 27, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 21, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2015
Claims
Jan 9, 2015
Claims
Jan 9, 2015
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2015
Claims
Jan 2, 2015
Claims
Jan 2, 2015
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2014
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2014
Advice of delivery
Nov 4, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 4, 2014
Annex to the communication
Nov 4, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2014
Claims
Aug 26, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 18, 2014
Claims
Aug 18, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 13, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
May 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 11, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 11, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 21, 2014
Claims
Jan 21, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 15, 2014
Claims
Jan 15, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 20, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 15, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jul 5, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 14, 2013
Claims
Mar 14, 2013
Description
Mar 14, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 8, 2013
Claims
Mar 8, 2013
Description
Mar 8, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 29, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 29, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 5, 2012
Claims
Oct 5, 2012
Description
Oct 5, 2012
Drawings
Oct 5, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Oct 5, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 28, 2012
Claims
Sep 28, 2012
Description
Sep 28, 2012
Drawings
Sep 28, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Sep 28, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 14, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 14, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 8, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 1, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 29, 2012
Annex to the communication
Mar 29, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2011
Claims
Nov 28, 2011
Description
Nov 28, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 18, 2011
Claims
Nov 18, 2011
Description
Nov 18, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 23, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 20, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 10, 2011
Annex to the communication
May 10, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 4, 2010
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Feb 10, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Feb 10, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 20, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 18, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 18, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Dec 18, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 18, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Nov 13, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 27, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 8, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Jan 8, 2009
Published international application - A1
Oct 24, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 24, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 24, 2008
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 25, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2008
Abstract
Jun 25, 2008
Annex
Jun 25, 2008
Claims
Jun 25, 2008
Description
Jun 25, 2008
Drawings

EP2160538

SPECIAL SPRINGS

Application Number: EP08761368A
Filing Date: Jun 25, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 10, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 12, 2018
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