Ejector For Refrigerating Machine

Patent No. EP3236179 (titled "Ejector For Refrigerating Machine") was filed by Carel Industries on Apr 10, 2017. The application was issued on Aug 7, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BITZER KUHLMASCHINENBAU	Feb 24, 2022	HOEGER

Dossier Documents

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Jul 11, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 11, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 3, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 3, 2024
French translation of claims
Jul 3, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jul 3, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
May 10, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 10, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
May 6, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 2, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 1, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2024
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2024
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 1, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 29, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 29, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 29, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2024
Means of redress
Jan 29, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 29, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 29, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 29, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 29, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 25, 2024
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 25, 2024
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 25, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2024
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 11, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Aug 9, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Aug 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 9, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 30, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 30, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Aug 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 29, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 22, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 22, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 4, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 4, 2022
Request for documents
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 24, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 24, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 24, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 9, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 30, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 15, 2021
French translation of claims
Mar 15, 2021
German translation of the claims
Nov 9, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 9, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 9, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 9, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 9, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2020
Amended drawings with annotations
Aug 3, 2020
Amended drawings with annotations
Aug 3, 2020
Drawings
Aug 3, 2020
Drawings
Aug 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 29, 2020
Annex to the communication
May 29, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
May 20, 2020
Examination started
Feb 21, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 21, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2019
Authorisation
Feb 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 30, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2018
Authorisation
Jul 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 24, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 24, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Apr 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 5, 2017
Refund of fees
Sep 27, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 15, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 15, 2017
European search opinion
Sep 15, 2017
European search report
Sep 15, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Sep 6, 2017
Search started
Jun 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 2, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 17, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2017
Abstract
May 15, 2017
Claims
May 15, 2017
Description
May 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2017
Letter concerning the priority
May 4, 2017
Priority document
Apr 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Apr 10, 2017
Designation of inventor
Apr 10, 2017
Drawings
Apr 10, 2017
Priority search results
Apr 10, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent
Apr 10, 2017
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP3236179

CAREL INDUSTRIES

Application Number: EP17165647A
Filing Date: Apr 10, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 5, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 7, 2024
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