Patent No. EP3706936 (titled "Self-Locking Inner Nozzle System") was filed by Vesuvius Group on Nov 9, 2018. The application was issued on Sep 22, 2021.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| REFRACTORY | Jun 21, 2022 | EIBEL |
| REFRACTORY | Jun 21, 2022 | PACHER |
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