by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 744 649 B1 relates to a conveyor device for conveying flexible containers hanging in a vertical position along a packaging line including one or more filling units and a sealing unit.
The aim is to have a structure in which the linear guide (8) is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the left articulation (6a) and to the vertical axis of the right articulation (6b),
by Daniel X. Thomas
Brief outline of the case
The opponent appealed the rejection of its opposition.
In its decision the board held that claims 1 (method) and 9 (device) as granted lacked IS over D3=DE 10 2008 019 605+D1=US 4 947 617.