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EP 0887445 B2 20070314 - Carding bar

Title (en)

Carding bar

Title (de)

Deckelstab

Title (fr)

Barre de chapeau

Publication

EP 0887445 B2 20070314 (DE)

Application

EP 98810526 A 19980609

Priority

CH 154897 A 19970626

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0887445A1] The new cover rod is used in the textile industry. It has a flexible carding covering. The cover rod is novel in that one, and preferably both of the regions bordering its longitudinal edges, is covered with points. Preferred corresponding carding equipment is claimed. Further details of the fastening and supports are included.

IPC 8 full level

D01G 15/24 (2006.01); D01G 15/92 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

D01G 15/24 (2013.01); D01G 15/92 (2013.01)

Citation (opposition)

Opponent :

US 3057020 A 19621009 - MCDOWELL MCLEOD JAMES
Dr. W. Oeser, "Baum woll- und Zellwollspinnerei sowie Zwirnerei", Konradin Verlag Robert Kohlhammer, Stuttgart

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH DE GB IT LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0887445 A1 19981230; EP 0887445 B1 20021106; EP 0887445 B2 20070314; DE 59806150 D1 20021212

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98810526 A 19980609; DE 59806150 T 19980609