EP2160970B1 - Procédé de détection du poids pour lave-vaisselle - Google Patents

Procédé de détection du poids pour lave-vaisselle Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2160970B1
EP2160970B1 EP09167676A EP09167676A EP2160970B1 EP 2160970 B1 EP2160970 B1 EP 2160970B1 EP 09167676 A EP09167676 A EP 09167676A EP 09167676 A EP09167676 A EP 09167676A EP 2160970 B1 EP2160970 B1 EP 2160970B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
water
machine
level
rack
tube
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.)
Not-in-force
Application number
EP09167676A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP2160970A2 (fr
EP2160970A3 (fr
EP2160970A8 (fr
Inventor
Evren Bal
Mehmet Eldem
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.)
Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
Original Assignee
Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret 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
Application filed by Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS filed Critical Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
Publication of EP2160970A2 publication Critical patent/EP2160970A2/fr
Publication of EP2160970A3 publication Critical patent/EP2160970A3/fr
Publication of EP2160970A8 publication Critical patent/EP2160970A8/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2160970B1 publication Critical patent/EP2160970B1/fr
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • A47L15/4244—Water-level measuring or regulating arrangements
    • 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
    • A47L15/0018—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • A47L15/0021—Regulation of operational steps within the washing processes, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending from the detergent nature or from the condition of the crockery
    • 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
    • A47L2401/00—Automatic detection in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, e.g. information provided by sensors entered into controlling devices
    • A47L2401/04—Crockery or tableware details, e.g. material, quantity, condition
    • 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
    • A47L2401/00—Automatic detection in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, e.g. information provided by sensors entered into controlling devices
    • A47L2401/09—Water level
    • 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
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/05—Drain or recirculation pump, e.g. regulation of the pump rotational speed or flow direction
    • 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
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/20—Spray nozzles or spray arms
    • 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
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/26—Indication or alarm to the controlling device or to the user
    • 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
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/32—Stopping or disabling machine operation, including disconnecting the machine from a network, e.g. from an electrical power supply

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to dishwashers that sense the dish load on upper and lower racks individually.
  • the load sensing systems in dishwashers are realized by means of sensors disposed in the machine. These systems can be exemplified with the published patent applications DE10253017 and EP1252857 , in which the measurement is made according to the dirtiness of water that is used.
  • Another published patent document No DE10246016 A1 discloses a method of detecting dishwasher load based on measuring the quantity of washing fluid draining from dishes during washing.
  • the dishwasher has an optical sensor to determine the level of washing fluid in the sump and an ultrasonic sensor to monitor the instantaneous fluid level.
  • said sensors enable to determine the change in the quantity of fluid in the sump as fluid is circulated. Then, the determined level is used to estimate the ware load in the dishwasher so as to select the washing cycle by the programmer.
  • load sensing is conducted by instantaneously monitoring the water level in the machine. This sensing is made separately for each rack.
  • water-level measuring units are employed on the washing system of the machine.
  • a tube of a length that corresponds to the distance between the lower starting point and the top ending level of the pool water level and a floating element, which comprise a magnetic core or whose material has magnetic features, is provided in said tube.
  • Water in the tube moves the floating element according to the water's buoyancy force principle.
  • the movement of the floating part in the tube (the level of water) is sensed by a coil system with a magnetic reader, coiled around the tube.
  • the water level is read with the aid of a presostate, which is placed at the tip of a tube that is in connection with the pool.
  • the presostate transmits signals of different frequencies, so that the water level can be determined.
  • the control unit of the dishwasher conducts the entire control of the machine, such as operating the valves, pumps, and heaters, and managing the program steps, etc., and additionally, it determines the dish load with the aid of water level measuring units and the washing system.
  • the water level in the pool of the machine is measured instantaneously, such measured instant values are reported to the control unit, so that the machine, by itself, measures instant water losses and accordingly determines the load rate, automatically senses the distribution of this load to the lower and upper racks, and carries out the washing steps by means of a predefined algorithm according to this load.
  • the load density of dishes placed in the machine's lower and upper racks can be calculated.
  • the washing intensity at that part is increased, such that a more efficient washing is ensured and the washing performance is developed.
  • the machine is enabled to make the program selection automatically, so that once the washing step is determined, the determination of the load levels of dishes placed into the machine is taken over from the user's initiative.
  • any abnormal water level alterations e.g. any uncontrolled intake of water into the machine, or the case in which pans or similar utensils in the machine are turned upside down so that their interior is filled with water, are sensed automatically.
  • the machine does not proceed with the normal washing step, but generates an error signal to the user.
  • the dishwasher may face difficulties in draining out the water.
  • the water level is measured during the draining-out period as well, and when the drained-out amount of water is not in compliance with what has been determined by this period, this case is interpreted as a potential filter occlusion or extreme foam formation, so that the machine is stopped and an error signal is generated for the user.
  • An aim of this invention is to ensure the calculation of the dish load by instantaneously measuring the water level in the dishwasher.
  • Another aim of this invention is to ensure the determination of the load density of dishes placed in the dishwasher for the upper rack and for the lower rack separately.
  • a further aim of the invention is to enable the dishwasher to determine the dishwasher load by itself.
  • Yet another aim of the present invention is to enable the dishwasher to automatically determine the washing steps according to the load density present at the lower and upper racks and to conduct washes at differing intensities at the lower and upper racks.
  • Yet another aim of the present invention is to make it possible to easily adapt the water-level measuring units to currently-used dishwashers.
  • Still another aim of the present invention is to provide a load sensing system for currently-used dishwashers, by making use of the current components of such currently-used dishwashers and of inexpensive and reliable water-level measuring units.
  • the operation of the washing system of a standard dishwasher is as follows. Before washing is started, the water taken into the machine from the mains via the valves is filled into a pool (7), including the machine's filter system (6) as well. After a certain volume of water is taken in, the mains supply is cut off, then the water in the pool (7) is sucked by means of a pump (1) and passed through a heater (3) by means of an interconnection tube (2). Heated water is directed to the nozzle tubes (8) in connection with the upper nozzles (5) and lower nozzles (4) over the pool.
  • the washing operation is carried out by delivering the water, which is pressurized by means of the washing pump (1), to the dishes from the lower nozzles (4) and upper nozzles (5).
  • Water output from the pump (1) can be separately guided to the lower and upper nozzles (4, 5). This operation can be made by means of a part, i.e. a divisor.
  • the water level present in the machine pool (7) can be read by two alternative applications.
  • a tube (23) is disposed, which is in connection with the pool (7), and has a length that corresponds to the distance from the lowest starting point to the top ending level of the machine's water level.
  • a floating element (32) which comprise a magnetic core or whose material has magnetic features. Water in the tube (23) moves the floating element (32) according to the water's buoyancy force principle.
  • the water level in the machine is read by means of a presostate (41) disposed at the tip of the tube (23) (by referring to water pressure).
  • the water level data read by means of the coil (31) or the presostate (41) is instantly reported to the machine's control panel.
  • each of the upper and lower nozzles (5, 4) is operated at an intensity that is proportional to the load amounts determined for each individual rack (21, 22).
  • the control unit of the dishwasher conducts the entire control of the machine, such as operating the valves, pumps, and heaters, and managing the program steps, etc., and additionally, it determines the dish load with the aid of said water-level measuring units and the washing system.
  • the water level in the machine is measured by any of the foregoing water level measurement approaches (presostate (41) or coil (31)), and this measurement result is reported to the machine's control unit.
  • the initial water level is the level (a) illustrated in Figure 2 .
  • the pump (1) is stopped, and waited for a certain period of time so that the water present at the upper rack (21) drains away, and then the water level is measured once more.
  • This measured value is the level (b) illustrated in Figure 2 . Since the dishes present at the machine's upper rack (21) shall retain some amount of water, the second measured value (level b) is lower than the first measured value (value a).
  • the dish load present at the upper rack (21) is determined by the control unit according to the difference between these two values.
  • the load density at the machine's upper rack (21) is revealed according to the extent of water loss.
  • the pump (1) is stopped, a certain time is allowed for the water present at the lower rack (22) to drain away, and then the water level is measured once more.
  • This measured value is the level (c) illustrated in Figure 2 . Since the dishes present at the machine's lower rack (22) shall likewise retain some amount of water, the third measured value (level c) will be lower than the second measured value (value b).
  • the dish load present at the lower rack (22) is determined by the control unit according to the difference between these two values.
  • the load density at the machine's lower rack (22) is similarly revealed according to the extent of water loss.
  • the machine's control unit can automatically change the wash algorithm according to the load density.
  • the wash to be conducted at the upper rack (21) may have a differing intensity from that to be conducted at the lower rack (22).
  • Maximum water loss and minimum water loss data are loaded in advance onto the control unit as reference values for determining the load density.
  • the machine decides on the extent of density of the load, according to the extent of water loss as measured by referring to these values. So the present invention enables the dishwasher to conduct each operation by itself for measuring the load and takes over the determination of the load density from the user's initiative.
  • any abnormal water level alterations e.g. any uncontrolled intake of water into the machine, or the case in which pans or similar utensils in the machine are turned upside down so that their interior is filled with water, are sensed automatically.
  • the machine does not proceed with the normal washing step, but generates an error signal for the user.
  • the dishwasher may face difficulties in draining out the water.
  • the water level is measured during the draining-out period as well, and when the amount of water drained-out does not correspond to what has been determined by this period, this case is interpreted as a potential filter occlusion or extreme foam formation, so that the machine is stopped and an error signal is generated for the user.

Landscapes

  • Washing And Drying Of Tableware (AREA)

Claims (10)

  1. Procédé d'exploitation d'un lave-vaisselle comprenant un procédé de détection de la charge de vaisselle dans des lave-vaisselle qui comprend les étapes suivantes, à réaliser séparément à la fois pour le panier supérieur (21) et le panier inférieur (22),
    - une première étape consistant à mesurer le niveau d'eau dans la machine au moyen d'une unité de mesure du niveau d'eau et à communiquer cette donnée à l'unité de commande de ladite machine ;
    - une deuxième étape consistant à faire fonctionner la pompe de lavage (1) de la machine et ainsi mettre en rotation les buses supérieures (5) ou les buses inférieures (4) dans une certaine mesure
    caractérisé en ce que le procédé de détection de la charge de vaisselle dans les lave-vaisselle comprend en outre les étapes à réaliser séparément à la fois pour le panier supérieur (21) et pour le panier inférieur (22),
    - une troisième étape consistant à arrêter ladite pompe (1) et à attendre un moment afin que l'eau sur le panier supérieur (21) ou le panier inférieur (22) puisse s'évacuer ;
    - une quatrième étape consistant à mesurer à nouveau le niveau d'eau dans la machine au moyen de ladite unité de mesure ;
    - une cinquième étape consistant à déterminer la quantité de charge à chaque panier au moyen de l'unité de commande, en se basant sur la différence entre les niveaux d'eau mesurés aux première et quatrième étapes.
  2. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que chacune des buses supérieure et inférieure (5, 4) est actionnée à une intensité qui est proportionnelle aux quantités de charge déterminées pour chaque panier individuel (21, 22).
  3. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'unité de mesure du niveau d'eau comprend un tube (23) raccordé à un bassin (7) ; une bobine (31) enroulée autour de ce tube (23) et un élément de flottaison (32) avec une particularité magnétique disposé dans ce tube (23).
  4. Procédé selon la revendication 3, caractérisé par la mesure instantanée du niveau d'eau selon les changements d'impédance que l'élément de flottaison (32) génère sur la bobine (31).
  5. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite unité de mesure du niveau d'eau comprend un tube (23) raccordé avec un bassin (7) et un pressostat (41) disposé au bout dudit tube (23).
  6. Procédé selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit pressostat (41) mesure le niveau d'eau instantanément en se référant à la pression d'eau dans le tube (23).
  7. Procédé selon la revendication 4 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que le fonctionnement de la machine est arrêté, quand le niveau d'eau descend en dessous d'un niveau minimal prédéterminé, ou dépasse un niveau maximal prédéterminé.
  8. Procédé selon la revendication 4 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que le fonctionnement de la machine est arrêté, quand le niveau d'eau mesuré pendant la période d'évacuation n'est pas à des taux, tels que déterminés avec la quantité d'eau vidangée.
  9. Procédé selon la revendication 7 ou 8, caractérisé en ce que lorsque la machine est arrêtée, un signal d'erreur est généré pour l'utilisateur.
  10. Lave-vaisselle utilisant le procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.
EP09167676A 2008-09-05 2009-08-12 Procédé de détection du poids pour lave-vaisselle Not-in-force EP2160970B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TR2008/06744A TR200806744A2 (tr) 2008-09-05 2008-09-05 Bulaşık makinaları için yük algılama yöntemi

Publications (4)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2160970A2 EP2160970A2 (fr) 2010-03-10
EP2160970A3 EP2160970A3 (fr) 2011-05-18
EP2160970A8 EP2160970A8 (fr) 2011-10-19
EP2160970B1 true EP2160970B1 (fr) 2012-03-21

Family

ID=41531813

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP09167676A Not-in-force EP2160970B1 (fr) 2008-09-05 2009-08-12 Procédé de détection du poids pour lave-vaisselle

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP2160970B1 (fr)
AT (1) ATE549963T1 (fr)
TR (1) TR200806744A2 (fr)

Families Citing this family (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US11076742B2 (en) * 2014-06-27 2021-08-03 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Dishwasher and method of operating the dishwasher
CN105496333B (zh) * 2016-02-02 2018-02-06 长沙高汇环保科技有限公司 清洁设备自动平衡装置
CN110623613A (zh) * 2018-06-22 2019-12-31 青岛海尔智能技术研发有限公司 洗碗机洗涤控制方法和洗碗机

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2574645A1 (fr) * 1984-12-14 1986-06-20 Esswein Sa Procede de determination de la charge en vaisselle, et lave-vaisselle mettant en oeuvre un tel procede
DE19505552A1 (de) * 1995-02-18 1996-08-22 Aeg Hausgeraete Gmbh Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Geschirrspülmaschine
DE10119973A1 (de) 2001-04-24 2002-10-31 Miele & Cie Trübungssensor zur Erkennung von Trübungen in der Spülflüssigkeit einer Geschirrspülmaschine
DE10233278B4 (de) * 2002-07-23 2004-12-30 Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor Wasch- oder Spülmaschine
DE10246016A1 (de) * 2002-10-02 2004-04-15 Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V. Geschirrspülmaschine und Verfahren zur Erfassung der Spülgut-Beladungsmenge
DE10253017B4 (de) 2002-11-14 2004-09-09 Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer zentralen Steuereinheit

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP2160970A2 (fr) 2010-03-10
EP2160970A3 (fr) 2011-05-18
ATE549963T1 (de) 2012-04-15
TR200806744A2 (tr) 2010-03-22
EP2160970A8 (fr) 2011-10-19

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2283759B1 (fr) Dispositif de lavage, tel qu'un lave-vaisselle ou une machine à laver, et procédé de fonctionnement d'un tel dispositif
RU2537820C2 (ru) Способ заполнения водой моечного бака посудомоечной машины
US20100175718A1 (en) Apparatus and associated method for controlling a washing fluid level in a dishwasher
CN103052348B (zh) 餐具清洗机
CN105088651A (zh) 洗衣机及其控制方法
EP2160970B1 (fr) Procédé de détection du poids pour lave-vaisselle
KR101526956B1 (ko) 식기 세척기 및 그의 제어방법
EP2052666B1 (fr) Procédé de commande de lave-vaisselle
KR102367883B1 (ko) 식기세척기 및 그 제어방법
EP3538701B1 (fr) Procédé de fonctionnement d'une machine à laver avec détection de mousse et lave-linge approprié pour ce procédé
JP5278355B2 (ja) 食器洗い機
CN113156532A (zh) 用于检测洗碗机的排水管堵塞的方法
CN102984985B (zh) 餐具清洗机
JP2017029398A (ja) 洗浄機
US20130186440A1 (en) Appliance with turbidity sensor assisted time interval determination
US20210330171A1 (en) System for ascertaining fresh water consumption by a dishwasher
EP3469977B1 (fr) Procédé de sélection d'opération de lavage pour un lave-vaisselle
US20130291896A1 (en) Dishwasher appliance with features for determining a drain time interval
CN112168100B (zh) 洗碗机进水控制方法及洗碗机
KR101526957B1 (ko) 식기 세척기 및 그의 제어방법
KR101065697B1 (ko) 식기세척기의 에어 브레이크 어셈블리 및 이를 이용한급수제어방법
US20210235963A1 (en) Dishwasher, method for operating a dishwasher, and computer program product
CN117942002A (zh) 洗碗机及其排水故障检测方法、装置和可读储存介质
KR20050004660A (ko) 식기 세탁기의 탁도 감지방법
JP2021023681A (ja) 洗浄機

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

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 HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM TR

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20110810

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

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 HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK SM 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

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 549963

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20120415

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602009005977

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20120516

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: VDEP

Effective date: 20120321

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

Ref country code: NO

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: 20120621

Ref country code: HR

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

LTIE Lt: invalidation of european patent or patent extension

Effective date: 20120321

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

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

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: 20120622

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 549963

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20120321

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: 20120321

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

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

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: 20120721

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

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

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: 20120321

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: 20120723

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

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20120831

Year of fee payment: 4

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

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

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

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: 20120321

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20130102

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602009005977

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20130102

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 FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20120702

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

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

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: 20120621

Ref country code: IE

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

Effective date: 20120812

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: 20120321

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: 20130831

Ref country code: LI

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

Effective date: 20130831

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

Ref country code: SM

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: 20120321

Ref country code: IT

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

Effective date: 20130812

Ref country code: LU

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

Effective date: 20120812

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

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: 20090812

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: 20120321

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 7

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

Ref country code: MK

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: 20120321

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

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20150708

Year of fee payment: 7

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

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20150629

Year of fee payment: 7

Ref country code: TR

Payment date: 20150710

Year of fee payment: 7

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

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20151102

Year of fee payment: 7

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 602009005977

Country of ref document: DE

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

Effective date: 20160812

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20170428

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: 20160831

Ref country code: DE

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

Effective date: 20170301

Ref country code: GB

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

Effective date: 20160812

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: 20160812