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EP 1174846 B1 20061129 - Sleeve for name plate

Title (en)

Sleeve for name plate

Title (de)

Namensschildhülle

Title (fr)

Pochette pour badge d'identification

Publication

EP 1174846 B1 20061129 (DE)

Application

EP 01250269 A 20010719

Priority

DE 10037160 A 20000721

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1174846A2] The holder for an identity name badge has a crocodile clip (7) to attach the badge to clothing. The swing movement of the crocodile clip is defined by flanking projections (13,14), to keep it in a normal position.

IPC 8 full level

G09F 3/20 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G09F 3/207 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE GB NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1174846 A2 20020123; EP 1174846 A3 20040526; EP 1174846 B1 20061129; DE 10037160 A1 20020207; DE 50111524 D1 20070111

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 01250269 A 20010719; DE 10037160 A 20000721; DE 50111524 T 20010719