Elevator Safety System, Method For Collision Protection In An Elevator System, And Elevator System

Patent No. EP3978412 (titled "Elevator Safety System, Method For Collision Protection In An Elevator System, And Elevator System") was filed by Kone on Oct 2, 2020. The application was issued on Dec 31, 2025.

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EP3978412

KONE
Application Number
EP20199821A
Filing Date
Oct 2, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 28, 2025
Publication Date
Dec 31, 2025