Apparatus And Method For Controlling Electric Vaporizer

Patent No. EP3032975 (titled "Apparatus And Method For Controlling Electric Vaporizer") was filed by Pixan on Aug 14, 2014. The application was issued on Apr 24, 2024.

Controlling electronic vaporizers to maintain consistent power delivery while preventing damage to the heating unit. The method ensures that the vaporizer maintains a stable operating point despite changes in the device's power requirements, thereby preventing damage to the heating element. This is achieved by using a constant power setting that remains consistent across different power levels, even when the device transitions from one power configuration to another.

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NICOVENTURES	Feb 28, 2020	D YOUNG

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Mar 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 28, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 18, 2024
French translation of claims
Mar 18, 2024
German translation of the claims
Mar 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2023
Refund of fees
Dec 19, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 19, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 19, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 18, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 18, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 12, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 12, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Dec 11, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 2, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
May 2, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
May 2, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Apr 25, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2022
Cited document during appeal procedure
Apr 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2022
Reply to appeal
Dec 17, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 13, 2021
Claims
Dec 13, 2021
Description
Dec 13, 2021
Drawings
Dec 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 18, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 18, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2021
Notice of appeal
Aug 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 3, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 3, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 7, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
May 7, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 7, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 25, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jul 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 3, 2020
Description
Jul 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 4, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 28, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 28, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Feb 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jun 11, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 3, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 17, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 17, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 21, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 21, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 23, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 23, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 18, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jan 18, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 10, 2018
Examination started
Oct 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2017
Abstract
Oct 10, 2017
Abstract
Oct 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Oct 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 18, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 28, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 28, 2017
European search opinion
Mar 28, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Mar 28, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Mar 16, 2017
Search started
Dec 30, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Nov 28, 2016
Submission concerning representation
May 25, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 23, 2016
Refund of fees
Mar 22, 2016
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Mar 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2016
Abstract
Mar 4, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 4, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 4, 2016
Priority search results
Mar 4, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 1, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 23, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 10, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 19, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 19, 2015
Published international application - A1

EP3032975

PIXAN

Application Number: EP14836345A
Filing Date: Aug 14, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 22, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 24, 2024
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