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EP 0940635 B1 20030604 - Smoke exhausting hood

Title (en)

Smoke exhausting hood

Title (de)

Haube als Dunstabzugshaube oder als Esse

Title (fr)

Hotte pour évacuer des fumées

Publication

EP 0940635 B1 20030604 (DE)

Application

EP 99104378 A 19990304

Priority

DE 19809201 A 19980304

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0940635A2] The vapor extraction hood or chimney, over a cooking stove or range, has a base hood (2) and at least one extension (4) to be fitted as required. The base (2) has a stand-alone extraction function, and can be fitted with a filter for grease and smell, and a suction fan. The extensions (4) have mountings (14,16) for fitting and removal at the hood base (2).

IPC 1-7

F24C 15/20

IPC 8 full level

F24C 15/20 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F24C 15/20 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT CH DE ES FR GB IT LI SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0940635 A2 19990908; EP 0940635 A3 20000719; EP 0940635 B1 20030604; AT E242458 T1 20030615; DE 19809201 A1 19990909; DE 59905782 D1 20030710; ES 2200423 T3 20040301

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99104378 A 19990304; AT 99104378 T 19990304; DE 19809201 A 19980304; DE 59905782 T 19990304; ES 99104378 T 19990304