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The patent was revoked by the OD,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,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 167 888 B1 relates to the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) by an inhibitor of complement. The product is known as eculizumab.
It stems from a third generation divisional of EP 2 359 834 A1 and EP 2 001 490 A1 filed as PCT/US2007/006606 and published under WO 2007/106585
Brief outline of the procedure before the EPO
Proprietor is Alexion Pharmaceuticals,
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 483 299 A1 relates to a steel material for hot stamp forming with ultra-fine grains and a process of making the same, a hot stamp forming process and a hot stamp formed member. It has been published in accordance with Art. 153(4) and goes back to the application PCT/CN2016/098411 published as WO 2018/006490.