EP2094894A2 - Wasch- oder geschirrspülmaschine - Google Patents

Wasch- oder geschirrspülmaschine

Info

Publication number
EP2094894A2
EP2094894A2 EP07821991A EP07821991A EP2094894A2 EP 2094894 A2 EP2094894 A2 EP 2094894A2 EP 07821991 A EP07821991 A EP 07821991A EP 07821991 A EP07821991 A EP 07821991A EP 2094894 A2 EP2094894 A2 EP 2094894A2
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
chamber
washing machine
light source
cleaning agent
agent dispenser
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP07821991A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2094894B1 (de
Inventor
Onur Boztas
Erman Cevikkalp
Gokhan Ozgurel
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Arcelik AS
Original Assignee
Arcelik AS
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Family has litigation
First worldwide family litigation filed litigation Critical https://patents.darts-ip.com/?family=39190342&utm_source=google_patent&utm_medium=platform_link&utm_campaign=public_patent_search&patent=EP2094894(A2) "Global patent litigation dataset” by Darts-ip is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Application filed by Arcelik AS filed Critical Arcelik AS
Publication of EP2094894A2 publication Critical patent/EP2094894A2/de
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2094894B1 publication Critical patent/EP2094894B1/de
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4236—Arrangements to sterilize or disinfect dishes or washing liquids
    • A47L15/4242—Arrangements to sterilize or disinfect dishes or washing liquids by using ultraviolet generators
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a washing machine comprising a cleaning agent dispenser.
  • the cleaning agent required for the cleaning process is placed in a cleaning agent dispenser.
  • the wash water received from the water inlet and heated if required is directed to the cleaning agent dispenser by means of a distributor disposed on the cleaning agent dispenser that facilitates receiving the cleaning agent into the washing tub.
  • the dissolved-melted cleaning agent passes into the washing tub together with the water.
  • the cleaning agent dispensers usually comprise cubicles wherein the powder and/or liquid cleaning agent are placed.
  • the object of the present invention is to design a washing machine whereby the microorganisms formed in the chamber containing the cleaning agent are removed there from.
  • the washing machine designed to fulfill the object of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a light source that emits ultraviolet radiation, illuminating the chamber wherein the cleaning agent dispenser and the distributor are placed.
  • the ultraviolet light source By using the ultraviolet light source, the microorganisms formed in the chamber resulting from detergent and softener are eliminated.
  • the ultraviolet light source is disposed at such a position that the chamber is partially or entirely illuminated.
  • the ultraviolet light source is disposed in the chamber. Consequently, the parts of the chambers wherein the microorganisms are abundant, particularly the cleaning agent dispenser and the distributor are directly interacted by the ultraviolet radiation.
  • the light source is disposed outside the chamber.
  • the light source is prevented from being effected by the water and moisture in the chamber.
  • the chamber, dispenser and the distributor on the dispenser are made of a transparent material providing the light source to illuminate all the surfaces in the chamber.
  • the light source can make an effective illumination in the chamber and the microorganisms can be removed from the chamber.
  • the light source positioned outside the chamber is enabled to illuminate the inside of the chamber.
  • light carriers are provided between the light source and the chamber that receive almost all of the radiation emitted by the light source and transmit to the chamber.
  • ultraviolet light is transmitted to a region in the chamber particularly where the ultraviolet light is desired to be focused effectively.
  • the chamber, dispenser and distributor is coated with a material having a photocatalyst property or produced of this type of material.
  • the ultraviolet light source and the photocatalyst material interact and the free radicals such as ozone and CH ions are formed on the surface coated with the photocatalyst material. Consequently, the surface gains a hydrophilic characteristic as a result of the interaction of the surface coated with the photocatalyst material and the ultraviolet radiation. Water forms a thin film on this surface having a hydrophilic characteristic and as a result, the adhesion of foreign substances (dirt, dust, microorganisms etc.) on the surface is prevented.
  • the free radicals formed as a result of the interaction of the photocatalyst material and the ultraviolet light source help in removing the microorganisms on the cleaning agent dispenser and also in disinfecting the main water supply.
  • the light source can be activated by the user.
  • the user can activate the light source when required for as long as deemed necessary.
  • a switch is provided in the washing machine that turns off the light source when the cleaning agent dispenser is detached from the chamber to prevent the user from being harmed with the ultraviolet rays.
  • This function can also be provided by a sensor that detects the position of the cleaning agent dispenser in the chamber instead of the switch. Consequently, the rays emitted from the light source are prevented from reaching the user and harming the eyes by diffusing outside when the cleaning agent dispenser is detached from the chamber.
  • a control unit is used for controlling the light source independent of the user.
  • this light source is turned on and off periodically while the washing program is carried on.
  • the light source is turned on by the control unit at the start or end of each washing program for a certain period of time.
  • the light source is controlled by the control unit, when the number of washing programs determined by the producer is reached, the light source is turned on to illuminate the chamber.
  • the chamber is decontaminated of the microorganisms and similar foreign substances also gaining a hygienic property without requiring the detachment of the cleaning agent dispenser by the user
  • Figure 1 - is the schematic view of a washing machine.
  • Figure 2 - is the top perspective view of a chamber and the cleaning agent dispenser.
  • Figure 3 - is the view of a light source and the detail A of the switch.
  • the washing machine (1) is used for cleaning items such as dishes or laundry by washing with water.
  • the washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises a tub (2) wherein the washing process is carried out and a chamber (4) wherein cleaning agents are placed.
  • the washing machine (1) furthermore comprises a light source (6) that emits ultraviolet radiation partially or entirely illuminating the inside of the chamber (4).
  • a light source (6) that emits ultraviolet radiation partially or entirely illuminating the inside of the chamber (4).
  • the light source (6) is situated in the chamber (4).
  • the light source (6) disposed in the chamber (4) illuminates the interior of the chamber (4).
  • the rays emitted at a certain wavelength from the light source (6) destroy the microorganisms accumulated on the chamber (4).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a cleaning agent dispenser (3) having at least one cubicle wherein liquid and/or powder cleaning agents are placed, to be delivered to the tub (2) and a distributor (5) disposed on the cleaning agent dispenser (3) that directs the water received from the main supply to the cleaning agent dispenser (3).
  • the cleaning agent dispenser (3) and the distributor (5) are situated inside the chamber
  • the light source (6) is disposed outside the chamber (4).
  • the light source (6) is prevented from being effected by the water received into the chamber (4) and the inside of the chamber (4) can be illuminated more effectively.
  • the chamber (4) is produced of an optically transparent or semi-transparent material.
  • the light source (6) is enabled to be disposed outside of the chamber (4).
  • the cleaning agent dispenser (3) and/or the distributor (5) disposed in the chamber (4) is produced of an optically transparent or semi-transparent material. Consequently, the ultraviolet radiation can reach almost all the places of the cleaning agent dispenser (3) and/or the distributor (5) providing to remove the microorganisms resulting from residues of detergent and softener accumulated on the cleaning agent dispenser (3) and/or the distributor (5).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises light carriers (not shown in the figures) that are disposed between the light source (6) and the chamber (4) that provide to transmit the radiation emitted by the light source (6) into to the chamber (4) with minimum loss.
  • the necessity of disposing the light source (6) inside or in the vicinity of the chamber (4) is eliminated and the places farther away from the light source (6) can also be illuminated.
  • fiber optic cables can be used as light carriers. Besides, by means of this embodiment, only the desired places in the chamber (4) can be illuminated.
  • the surfaces of the chamber (4) are coated with a material having a photocatalyst property. Consequently, the free radicals such as ozone and CH ions that are formed by the interaction of the light emitted by the ultraviolet light source (6) in the chamber (4) and the surface coated with the pho- tocatalyst material results in the surface gaining a hydrophilic characteristic and the formation of a thin film of water on this surface. Consequently, the microorganisms such as mold, bacteria are prevented from residing on the surfaces of the chamber (4).
  • the chamber (4) is provided with a hygienic property.
  • the surfaces of the cleaning agent dispenser (3) and/or the distributor (5) disposed in the chamber (4) are also coated with a material having photocatalyst property.
  • the light source (6) when the light source (6) is turned on to be activated, water is received into the chamber (4).
  • a thin film of water is formed on the surfaces coated with the photocatalyst material that interact with ultraviolet radiation.
  • the adhesion of foreign substances such as dirt, microorganisms etc. on the film are prevented and the foreign substances on the surface are cleaned.
  • the water received from the main supply is also disinfected while passing through the chamber (4) before reaching the tub (2) by the free radicals formed as a result of the interaction of the photocatalyst surface and the ultraviolet radiation.
  • the free radicals are delivered to the tub (2) together with the water received from the main supply and contribute in cleaning of the laundry in the tub (2).
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a control unit (9) that turns on or off the light source (6) at certain intervals or according to the washing program.
  • the control unit (9) turns on and off the light source (6) periodically while the washing program is in progress.
  • the light source (6) is turned on by the control unit (9) at the start or end of each washing program for a certain period of time illuminating and removing the accumulated microorganisms in the chamber
  • control unit (9) turns on the light source (6) when the number of washing programs determined by the producer is reached. For example, in every ten washing performed by the washing machine (1), the light source (6) is turned on to eliminate the accumulated microorganisms in the chamber (4).
  • the light source (6) is turned on at the start of the washing process and kept open until the washing process is completed. When the washing process is completed, the light source (6) is turned off. Thus the cleaning and disinfection of the chamber (4) can also be done during the washing process.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises a knob (7) that allows the light source (6) to be activated by the user.
  • the knob (7) is triggered by the user, the light source (6) can change to the open and/or the closed position.
  • the light source (6) can be kept open by the user for as long as desired.
  • the washing machine (1) comprises one or more switches (8) that turn on the light source (6) when the cleaning agent dispenser (3) is in the chamber (4), turns off the light source (6) when the cleaning agent dispenser (3) is not in the chamber (4).
  • This switch (8) is preferably situated between the cleaning agent dispenser (3) and the chamber (4) wherein the cleaning agent dispenser (3) is disposed, and fixed to the rear wall of the chamber (4) or the cleaning agent dispenser (3) ( Figure 2 and Figure 3).
  • the chamber (4) is cleaned and disinfected.
  • the chamber (4) is provided with a hygienic property as well as a cleaning process.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
  • Polysaccharides And Polysaccharide Derivatives (AREA)
  • Filters For Electric Vacuum Cleaners (AREA)
  • Micro-Organisms Or Cultivation Processes Thereof (AREA)
  • Detergent Compositions (AREA)
  • Accessory Of Washing/Drying Machine, Commercial Washing/Drying Machine, Other Washing/Drying Machine (AREA)
EP07821991A 2006-10-30 2007-10-30 Wasch- oder geschirrspülmaschine Not-in-force EP2094894B1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TR200606013 2006-10-30
PCT/EP2007/061637 WO2008052975A2 (en) 2006-10-30 2007-10-30 A laundry or a dish washing machine

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2094894A2 true EP2094894A2 (de) 2009-09-02
EP2094894B1 EP2094894B1 (de) 2009-12-02

Family

ID=39190342

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP07821991A Not-in-force EP2094894B1 (de) 2006-10-30 2007-10-30 Wasch- oder geschirrspülmaschine

Country Status (8)

Country Link
US (1) US20100200026A1 (de)
EP (1) EP2094894B1 (de)
CN (1) CN101535551B (de)
AT (1) ATE450645T1 (de)
DE (1) DE602007003615D1 (de)
ES (1) ES2335556T3 (de)
RU (1) RU2407833C1 (de)
WO (1) WO2008052975A2 (de)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE202019000403U1 (de) 2019-01-29 2019-02-13 Günter Wolf UV-Lampe zur Wäschedesinfektion
CN112030470A (zh) * 2020-08-24 2020-12-04 长虹美菱股份有限公司 一种洗衣机花洒

Families Citing this family (16)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102009026712A1 (de) 2009-06-04 2010-12-09 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Hausgerät mit einer Oberfläche, welche einen Photokatalysator aufweist
DE102010038692A1 (de) * 2010-07-30 2012-02-02 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Wasserführendes Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere Geschirrspülmaschine
DE102010038690A1 (de) * 2010-07-30 2012-02-02 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Wasserführendes Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere Geschirrspülmaschine
CN102517848A (zh) * 2011-12-09 2012-06-27 南京乐金熊猫电器有限公司 一种洗衣机用灯具及其控制方法
DE102013207359B4 (de) * 2013-04-23 2017-04-27 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Geschirrspülmaschine mit wenigstens einer Funktionskomponente zugeordneten optischen Anzeige
US9464375B2 (en) * 2014-01-24 2016-10-11 The Procter & Gamble Company Kit for treating a substrate
US20150211165A1 (en) * 2014-01-24 2015-07-30 The Procter & Gamble Company Method for Treating Laundry
US10111574B2 (en) * 2014-01-24 2018-10-30 The Procter & Gamble Company Method for treating dishware
US10098519B2 (en) * 2014-01-24 2018-10-16 The Procter & Gamble Company Lighted dispenser
KR102381406B1 (ko) * 2014-09-30 2022-04-04 서울바이오시스 주식회사 세제투입부 살균 장치 및 살균 방법
CN106676824B (zh) * 2015-11-11 2021-10-26 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司 一种洗衣机洗涤剂盒杀菌控制方法及洗衣机
WO2018184803A1 (en) 2017-04-07 2018-10-11 Arcelik Anonim Sirketi A washer comprising a light source
EP3581697B1 (de) 2018-06-11 2023-02-22 The Procter & Gamble Company Fotoaktivierungsvorrichtung für waschmaschine
CN112323389B (zh) * 2019-07-18 2024-02-27 重庆海尔滚筒洗衣机有限公司 储液盒清洁方法、装置、洗衣机及介质
EP3805346B1 (de) 2019-10-08 2024-08-14 The Procter & Gamble Company Verfahren zum waschen von stoffen
CN114808389A (zh) * 2022-05-30 2022-07-29 五邑大学 一种洗衣机洗涤剂盒

Family Cites Families (19)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3702069A (en) * 1971-07-01 1972-11-07 Gen Motors Corp Apparatus for sanitizing a domestic clothes washer
DE2220189C2 (de) * 1972-04-25 1983-01-13 Miele & Cie GmbH & Co, 4830 Gütersloh Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Enthärter
US4569781A (en) * 1978-02-07 1986-02-11 Economics Laboratory, Inc. Cast detergent-containing article and method of using
DE3123899A1 (de) * 1981-06-16 1983-01-05 Ernst Dipl.-Kfm. Dr. 7100 Heilbronn Haag Waschmaschine mit ultravioletter strahlendesinfektion
JP3099423B2 (ja) * 1991-06-13 2000-10-16 松下電器産業株式会社 食器洗い機
DE4342049C2 (de) * 1993-12-09 1996-11-14 Bauknecht Hausgeraete Waschmaschine mit einer UV-Strahlungsquelle
DE19649039C1 (de) * 1996-11-27 1998-04-30 Bauknecht Hausgeraete Trommelwaschmaschine mit einer Beleuchtungseinrichtung
DE10122514A1 (de) * 2000-05-10 2002-03-14 Aeg Hausgeraete Gmbh Einspülvorrichtung für Wasch- oder Geschirrspülmaschinen
DE10124816A1 (de) * 2001-05-21 2002-12-05 Miele & Cie Verfahren zur Entkeimung von als Spülflüssigkeit für einen programmgesteuerten Spülautomaten benutztes Frisch- oder Brauchwasser
KR20030045446A (ko) * 2001-12-04 2003-06-11 엘지전자 주식회사 세탁기의 살균장치
CN1238585C (zh) * 2003-03-25 2006-01-25 李泉江 压气式洗衣机
RU2234944C1 (ru) * 2003-04-07 2004-08-27 Российская Федерация в лице Государственного унитарного предприятия "НПО Астрофизика" Устройство для дезинфекции и стерилизации объектов
KR100721836B1 (ko) * 2003-12-09 2007-05-28 삼성전자주식회사 은용액공급장치를 구비한 세탁기
US20050150528A1 (en) * 2003-12-26 2005-07-14 Lg Electronics Inc. Dish washing machine
JP2005253786A (ja) * 2004-03-12 2005-09-22 Sanyo Electric Co Ltd 洗濯機
JP2005319068A (ja) * 2004-05-10 2005-11-17 Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Ind Co Ltd 洗濯槽の殺菌方法及び洗濯機
JP2006263202A (ja) * 2005-03-24 2006-10-05 Sanyo Electric Co Ltd ドラム式洗濯機
DE202005013207U1 (de) * 2005-08-18 2006-09-28 Schäfer, Silke Entkeimung von Waschmaschinen und Innenraumtrocknung von Waschmaschinen zur Keimminimierung
WO2007058478A1 (en) * 2005-11-18 2007-05-24 Lg Electronics, Inc. Sterilizable washing machine using ultraviolet radiation and sterilizable washing method in the same

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See references of WO2008052975A2 *

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE202019000403U1 (de) 2019-01-29 2019-02-13 Günter Wolf UV-Lampe zur Wäschedesinfektion
CN112030470A (zh) * 2020-08-24 2020-12-04 长虹美菱股份有限公司 一种洗衣机花洒

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CN101535551B (zh) 2011-09-07
EP2094894B1 (de) 2009-12-02
CN101535551A (zh) 2009-09-16
WO2008052975A3 (en) 2008-06-26
ATE450645T1 (de) 2009-12-15
DE602007003615D1 (de) 2010-01-14
US20100200026A1 (en) 2010-08-12
WO2008052975A2 (en) 2008-05-08
RU2407833C1 (ru) 2010-12-27
ES2335556T3 (es) 2010-03-29

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2094894B1 (de) Wasch- oder geschirrspülmaschine
EP2510864B1 (de) Geschirrspüler
ES2369037T3 (es) Lavadora.
US8181659B2 (en) Washing machine having UV generator
KR20120105002A (ko) 표면 처리 장치 및 방법
JP5243603B2 (ja) 紫外線および／またはオゾンを生成する新規な殺菌装置
EP3140449B1 (de) Waschmaschine mit uv-quelle
WO2007063540A2 (en) Domestic bottle cleaner and sterilizer
CN101287402B (zh) 具有uv发生器的洗涤机
KR101468112B1 (ko) 화장솔 자동 세척장치
DE60202387D1 (de) Abgabevorrichtung für Geschirrspülmaschine oder Waschmaschine
CN101313100B (zh) 使用紫外线照射的可杀菌洗衣机以及其中的可杀菌洗涤方法
KR20070099358A (ko) 식기세척기
KR20110087516A (ko) 정화기능을 지닌 손소독기
KR200171875Y1 (ko) 스팀청소기
KR20070053050A (ko) 자외선 살균 식기세척방법
CN102342818B (zh) 带水运行的家用器具、特别是洗碗机
KR102293465B1 (ko) 초음파를 이용한 손 소독장치
KR20120002912U (ko) 살균 램프가 구비된 손 소독기 및 침상변기 소독기
KR200155465Y1 (ko) 자외선 살균기능을 구비한 식기 세척기
KR100464883B1 (ko) 초음파 및 오존을 이용한 가정용 세척기
JP2002102593A (ja) 洗濯機
WO2016186411A1 (ko) 수세미 세척 장치
CN115216918A (zh) 一种洗衣机及其控制方法
WO2008000813A1 (en) A washing machine

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20090219

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 602007003615

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20100114

Kind code of ref document: P

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2335556

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: VDEP

Effective date: 20091202

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

LTIE Lt: invalidation of european patent or patent extension

Effective date: 20091202

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20100402

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20100402

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20100302

PLBI Opposition filed

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009260

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

26 Opposition filed

Opponent name: HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA

Effective date: 20100824

PLAX Notice of opposition and request to file observation + time limit sent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS2

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20100303

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

PLBB Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition received

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS3

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20101031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20101030

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20091202

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20101030

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20111031

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20111031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20101030

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20100603

PLCK Communication despatched that opposition was rejected

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNREJ1

PLBN Opposition rejected

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009273

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: OPPOSITION REJECTED

27O Opposition rejected

Effective date: 20121102

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R100

Ref document number: 602007003615

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20121102

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 9

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 10

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Payment date: 20160829

Year of fee payment: 10

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20161020

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20161020

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20161020

Year of fee payment: 10

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20161024

Year of fee payment: 10

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20161011

Year of fee payment: 10

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 602007003615

Country of ref document: DE

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20171030

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20180629

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180501

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171030

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171030

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FD2A

Effective date: 20181221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171030