by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 510 132 A1, originally filed as PCT application PCT/US2017/050478 and published under WO 2018/049029, relates to solid detergent compositions and methods of adjusting the dispense rate of solid detergents using solid anionic surfactants.
Brief outline of the case
The ED refused the application for a lack of clarity.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 513 135 B1 relates to improved processes for purifying polypeptides of interest, by increasing the amount of a polypeptide of interest bound to a cation-exchange matrix relative to the amount of one or more impurities bound to the ion-exchange matrix.
Brief outline of the case
The OD maintained the patent according to AR4.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 2 242 634 B1 relates to a system and method for producing an extruded expandable barrier. Such barriers are commonly used in various parts of a motor vehicle to prevent noise, fumes, dirt, water, and the like from passing through from one area to another.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was revoked by the OD,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 575 486 B1 relates to an ironing device provided with a steam control unit.
Brief outline of the case
The patent was maintained by the OD according to a new MR. The opponent appealed.
The board decided that claim 1 as maintained lacked IS over D2=WO 01/55496,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 248 477 B1 relates to an insertion device and to a rod making machine for the tobacco processing industry.
The insertion device=a trough, minimises the risk that, if a rod-shaped article, such as a filter segment, is missing in a trough of the insertion device, the suction air collapses in such a way that other rod-shaped articles arranged or picked up in the trough can no longer be held or can no longer be held precisely,