Radial Bed Vessels Having Uniform Flow Distribution

Patent No. EP2624946 (titled "Radial Bed Vessels Having Uniform Flow Distribution") was filed by Praxair Technology on Aug 23, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 9, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS	Apr 9, 2015	BECK GREENER
LINDE	Apr 2, 2015	IMHOF
LAIR LIQUIDE	Mar 31, 2015	LAIGNEAU

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

Jan 22, 2020
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 21, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Jan 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Nov 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 25, 2019
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 25, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 25, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 25, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 25, 2019
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 13, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 13, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 13, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 13, 2019
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 13, 2019
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Sep 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 9, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 6, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 18, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 14, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 4, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 4, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 4, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 4, 2019
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 8, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Apr 1, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Mar 28, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 17, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 17, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 17, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 17, 2018
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 12, 2018
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 12, 2018
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
Mar 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 2, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 26, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 22, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 19, 2018
Reply to appeal
Feb 13, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 13, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 8, 2018
Reply to appeal
Feb 8, 2018
Reply to appeal
Feb 8, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jan 22, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 9, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 9, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 9, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 8, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Aug 2, 2017
Refund of fees
Jul 27, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jul 19, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Jun 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 22, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 22, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
May 22, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 22, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 22, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2016
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 14, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 19, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 5, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 5, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Apr 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jan 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2015
Claims
Nov 26, 2015
Claims
Nov 26, 2015
Claims
Nov 26, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Sep 25, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
May 20, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 20, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 20, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 20, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 21, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 2, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 2, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 31, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 31, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 9, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 13, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 28, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 28, 2014
French translation of claims
May 28, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 13, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Feb 12, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 12, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 12, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 12, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 21, 2014
Examination started
Dec 2, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 2, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 2, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 2, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Dec 2, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 17, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 23, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
May 21, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 23, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 15, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
May 11, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 12, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Apr 12, 2012
Published international application - A1
Oct 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 28, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2624946

PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY

Application Number: EP11757700A
Filing Date: Aug 23, 2011
Status: Revoked; Jan 24, 2020
Publication Date: Jul 9, 2014
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Radial Bed Vessels Having Uniform Flow Distribution

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EP2624946