Patent No. EP3026766 (titled "Pipe Introduction For A Built-In Socket") was filed by Agro on Nov 17, 2015. The application was issued on Dec 20, 2023.
A tube insertion for a flush-mounted socket comprises an opening for operatively connecting a cable protection tube to the socket, a closure element for closing said opening, a holding means for fixing the tube to the socket, and a sealing element for sealing the opening over the tube. The holding means may include a connecting piece with a conical inner surface for clamping the tube, collars engaging tube grooves for axial security, bayonet closure elements, or lateral locking elements with a hinge for pinning the tube. The closure element may feature a flat first end for sealing the opening and a second end piece with straps for securing the tube to the holding means, potentially configured as an independent adapter.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
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