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EP 1419822 B1 20070815 - Laboratory furniture building system

Title (en)

Laboratory furniture building system

Title (de)

Labormöbel-Konstruktionssystem

Title (fr)

Système de construction pour meuble-étagère de laboratoire

Publication

EP 1419822 B1 20070815 (FR)

Application

EP 03292811 A 20031112

Priority

ES 200202591 A 20021112
ES 200301051 A 20030508

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1419822A1] A range of parts may be fitted together with simple tools in various configurations to meet changing laboratory needs. The components are resistant to chemical action and provision is made for utilities and communications. Vertical metal beams (1) with feet (2) carry pairs of horizontal supports (4) which bear a working surface (5,9) and utility supplies (15,16,17,18).

IPC 8 full level

B01L 9/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B01L 9/02 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB PT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1419822 A1 20040519; EP 1419822 B1 20070815; DE 60315580 D1 20070927; DE 60315580 T2 20080430

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 03292811 A 20031112; DE 60315580 T 20031112