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Safety Switch For Creating A System Release Signal In Dependence On The Position Of A Movable Guard Door

Patent No. EP2352948 (titled "Safety Switch For Creating A System Release Signal In Dependence On The Position Of A Movable Guard Door") was filed by Pilz on Nov 6, 2009. The application was issued on May 4, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EUCHNER	Feb 1, 2017	RUCKH

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jun 7, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 4, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2019
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2018
Claims
Dec 14, 2018
Claims
Dec 14, 2018
Claims
Dec 14, 2018
Claims
Dec 14, 2018
Claims
Dec 14, 2018
Claims
Dec 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 22, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2018
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 13, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Claims
Jul 20, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 18, 2017
Claims
Jul 18, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 8, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 1, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 7, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 23, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Mar 23, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2016
English translation of the claims
Mar 9, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 9, 2016
French translation of claims
Mar 9, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 4, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 4, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 4, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 4, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 4, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 7, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 19, 2015
Claims
Aug 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2015
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jun 24, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jun 16, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 28, 2015
Refund of fees
Apr 11, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 11, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Apr 11, 2014
Claims
Apr 11, 2014
Description
Apr 11, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 11, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Oct 1, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 1, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 28, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Nov 28, 2012
Claims
Nov 28, 2012
Description
Nov 28, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 8, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
May 16, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
May 3, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 3, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 3, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 3, 2012
Amended description with annotations
May 3, 2012
Amendments received before examination
May 3, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
May 3, 2012
Request for further processing
Feb 22, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Jan 16, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 16, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 13, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 4, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 15, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 1, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 8, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 24, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 3, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jun 3, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jun 3, 2010
Published international application - A1
Jan 29, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 29, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 29, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 6, 2009
Abstract
Nov 6, 2009
Claims
Nov 6, 2009
Description
Nov 6, 2009
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EP2352948

PILZ

Application Number: EP09753034A
Filing Date: Nov 6, 2009
Status: Opposition Procedure Closed
Publication Date: May 4, 2016
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