Heat Input Control For Welding Systems

Patent No. EP2593264 (titled "Heat Input Control For Welding Systems") was filed by Illinois Tool Works on Jul 14, 2011. The application was issued on Nov 14, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SKS WELDING SYSTEMS GMBH	Jun 2, 2016	KLEIN
LORCH SCHWEISSTECHNIK GMBH	Jun 1, 2016	HOEGER

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.

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Oct 18, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 15, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 8, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 24, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 19, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 5, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 5, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 5, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 5, 2018
Means of redress
Feb 20, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2018
Claims
Feb 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Feb 14, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 8, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 8, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 8, 2018
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 8, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 8, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 1, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 30, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jan 19, 2018
Description
Jan 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Oct 26, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 24, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 24, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 19, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 1, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 7, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 7, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 13, 2016
Authorisation
Jun 13, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 7, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 22, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 6, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 16, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 16, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 26, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 26, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 26, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 26, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2015
Annex to the communication
Jan 27, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Jan 27, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 18, 2014
Examination started
Mar 14, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 26, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Sep 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 15, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 29, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 23, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 9, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 9, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 19, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jan 19, 2012
Published international application - A1
Oct 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 17, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 22, 2011
Abstract
Jul 22, 2011
Claims
Jul 22, 2011
Description
Jul 22, 2011
Drawings
Jul 22, 2011
Submission concerning representation

EP2593264

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS

Application Number: EP11735952A
Filing Date: Jul 14, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 12, 2018
Publication Date: Nov 14, 2018
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