EP2205450B1 - Applicator for decorative objects - Google Patents

Applicator for decorative objects Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2205450B1
EP2205450B1 EP08841611A EP08841611A EP2205450B1 EP 2205450 B1 EP2205450 B1 EP 2205450B1 EP 08841611 A EP08841611 A EP 08841611A EP 08841611 A EP08841611 A EP 08841611A EP 2205450 B1 EP2205450 B1 EP 2205450B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
handle
applicator
subatmospheric pressure
heating rod
pressure source
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
EP08841611A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2205450A1 (en
Inventor
Andreas Franken
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.)
Viva-Decor GmbH
VIVA DECOR GmbH
Original Assignee
Viva-Decor GmbH
VIVA DECOR GmbH
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
Priority claimed from DE102007050852A external-priority patent/DE102007050852B4/en
Priority claimed from DE200820010798 external-priority patent/DE202008010798U1/en
Application filed by Viva-Decor GmbH, VIVA DECOR GmbH filed Critical Viva-Decor GmbH
Publication of EP2205450A1 publication Critical patent/EP2205450A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2205450B1 publication Critical patent/EP2205450B1/en
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25BTOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B11/00Work holders not covered by any preceding group in the subclass, e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
    • B25B11/005Vacuum work holders
    • B25B11/007Vacuum work holders portable, e.g. handheld
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44CPRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/18Applying ornamental structures, e.g. shaped bodies consisting of plastic material

Definitions

  • the invention relates to an applicator for decorative objects.
  • the decorative objects are coated with a hot-melt adhesive and are, for example, picked up using a pair of tweezers and placed at the desired position and are fixed by the effect of heat. It is further known to arrange the decorative objects on an adhesive foil, arranged them on the substrate together with the adhesive foil and then ion the decorative objects onto the substrate.
  • DE 92 03 908 U1 describes an insert for a heating device, the heating device having a shaft with a tubular section that accommodates the insert.
  • the shaft 5 is provided with a heating coil for heating the shaft and the holding insert.
  • a suction line passes through the insert and the shaft.
  • the suction line provides a subatmospheric pressure for holding a decorative object at the holding insert.
  • a decorative object can be a released by interrupting the suction force.
  • US 5,118,153 describes a hand-held surface mount pick having a handle that includes a vacuum passageway with an evacuation opening at a first end and a plurality of closely spaced vents along an intermediate region. Upon contact with a component to be picked up, the vents are covered by the finger of a user, thereby creating a vacuum at the evacuation opening at the first end.
  • this object is achieved by an applicator for decorative objects according to claim 1.
  • decorative objects such as gems, sequins and the like, may be applied onto substrates, e. g. on clothing or other textile materials.
  • the decorative objects are coated with a hot-melt adhesive, and they may be picked up by means of the applicator with the suction head using subatmospheric pressure, so that the heat generated by the heating rod is transferred by thermal conduction through the decorative object to the hot-melt adhesive to make the same tacky.
  • the decorative object is placed on the desired location on the substrate by means or the applicator.
  • the decorative object is released, so that the decorative object remains on the substrate and is fixed thereon when the adhesive is cured.
  • the applicator allows applying a decorative object using only one hand.
  • the handle is provided with a vent hole that is connected to the suction line and adapted to be closed with a finger.
  • the applicator is more easy to operate.
  • the suction line is vented even when the subatmospheric pressure source is switched on, and, accordingly, the suction head is not operating.
  • the user wants to pick up a decorative object, he only has to place the suction head on the object and then to close the vent hole with one finger of the hand holding the handle, whereby a subatmospheric pressure is created in the suction line and the object is picked up by the suction head.
  • the decorative object may easily be placed on the desired location on the substrate by removing the finger from the vent hole. In this way, the user is no longer required to copiously switch the subatmospheric pressure source on and off in order to make the suction head operative and inoperative, respectively.
  • the applicator 10 shown in Fig. 1 has an elongated handle 12 that can be gripped with one hand and is made of a material that is heat resistant but has a low heat conductivity.
  • the outer surface of the handle 12 is formed by a layer of a soft non-slip plastic that becomes thicker towards the front end of the handle.
  • An electric heating rod 14 projects from the front end of the handle 12, and a portion of this heating rod adjacent to the handle 12 is surrounded by a thermally insulating protection pipe 16 and a protective shield 18 formed by the handle.
  • the shield 18 serves as a heat shield and at the same time as a support which permits to deposit the applicator on a support surface in such a manner that the heating rod 14 will not contact the support surface.
  • An interchangeable, heat-conductive suction head 20 that is adapted to the specific shape of the decorative objects to be applied and has a heat-resistant non-stick coating, e. g. of PTFE is provided at the free end of the heating rod 14.
  • the interchangeable suction head 20 is connected to a suction line 22 that passes through the heating rod 14 and the interior of the handle 12 and leads to the rear end of the handle 12 where it is connected to a supply line 26 leading from a subatmospheric pressure source 24.
  • the subatmospheric pressure source 24 is formed by a control apparatus that can be connected to a mains supply and includes a pump for generating the subatmospheric pressure as well as a mains adapter for supplying power to the heating rod 14.
  • a thermostatic control for the heating rod may be integrated.
  • the heating rod can be switched on and off with a switch 28 at the control apparatus, and a regulator 30 is provided for controlling the displacement of the pump and hence the subatmospheric pressure.
  • the supply line 26 is formed by a flexible hose, and electrical leads 32 for connecting the mains adapter to the heating rod 14 are integrated in the wall of that hose.
  • the suction line 22 passes through a T-piece 34 the branched-off leg of which leads to a vent hole 36 formed in the surface of the handle 12.
  • the vent hole 36 is arranged in the thickened end of the handle 12 near the protective shield 18 in such a manner that it may conveniently be opened and closed, for example with the thumb or forefinger, when the user holds the handle 12 in his hand like a stylus.
  • the cross-sectional area of the vent hole is dimensioned such that, even when the subatmospheric pressure source 24 is operating with maximum power, the subatmospheric pressure in the suction line 22 is collapsed completely as long as the user does not close the vent hole.
  • the power of the pump in the subatmospheric pressure source 24 and the cross-sections of the suction line 22 and the vent hole 36 are so adapted that, when the pump is running, the air current does not produce any substantial disturbing noise, and the pump itself operates at very low noise.
  • the power of the pump is controlled with the regulator 30, so that the subatmospheric pressure is just sufficient for picking up the decorative objects with the suction head 20.
  • Fig. 2 shows a different applicator, which is similar to the applicator 10 of Fig. 1 .
  • the applicator of Fig. 2 differs from the applicator of Fig. 1 in that instead of the vent hole 36, a switch 40 for switching the subatmospheric pressure source 24 on and off is provided at the surface of the handle 12.
  • the switch 40 comprises a switch button 42 at the surface of the handle 12. This switch button is arranged in the thickened end of the handle 12 near the protective shield 18 in such a manner, that is may conveniently be actuated, for example, with the thumb of forefinger, when the user holds the handle 12 in his hand like a stylus.
  • the power of the pump in the subatmospheric pressure source 24 and the cross-sections of the suction line 22 are so adapted that, when the pump is running, the air current does not produce any substantial disturbing noise, and the pump itself operates at very low noise.
  • the power of the pump is controlled with the regulator 30, so that the subatmospheric pressure is just sufficient for picking up the decorative objects with the suction head 20.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Coating Apparatus (AREA)

Abstract

An applicator for decorative objects, comprising a heating rod (14) projecting from a handle (12) and carrying at a free end thereof a suction head (20), the applicator further comprising a suction line (22) that passes from the suction head through the heating rod and the handle and is connected to a subat- mospheric pressure source (24).

Description

  • The invention relates to an applicator for decorative objects.
  • Several procedures are customary for applying decorative objects such as gems, sequins and the like, on substrates, e. g. on clothing or other textile materials. For example, on the side with which they are to be applied to the substrate, the decorative objects are coated with a hot-melt adhesive and are, for example, picked up using a pair of tweezers and placed at the desired position and are fixed by the effect of heat. It is further known to arrange the decorative objects on an adhesive foil, arranged them on the substrate together with the adhesive foil and then ion the decorative objects onto the substrate.
  • DE 92 03 908 U1 describes an insert for a heating device, the heating device having a shaft with a tubular section that accommodates the insert. The shaft 5 is provided with a heating coil for heating the shaft and the holding insert. A suction line passes through the insert and the shaft. The suction line provides a subatmospheric pressure for holding a decorative object at the holding insert. A decorative object can be a released by interrupting the suction force.
  • US 5,118,153 describes a hand-held surface mount pick having a handle that includes a vacuum passageway with an evacuation opening at a first end and a plurality of closely spaced vents along an intermediate region. Upon contact with a component to be picked up, the vents are covered by the finger of a user, thereby creating a vacuum at the evacuation opening at the first end.
  • It is an object of the invention to find a new possibility of applying the decorative objects.
  • According to the invention, this object is achieved by an applicator for decorative objects according to claim 1.
  • Using this applicator, decorative objects such as gems, sequins and the like, may be applied onto substrates, e. g. on clothing or other textile materials. For example, on the side with which they are to be applied to the substrate, the decorative objects are coated with a hot-melt adhesive, and they may be picked up by means of the applicator with the suction head using subatmospheric pressure, so that the heat generated by the heating rod is transferred by thermal conduction through the decorative object to the hot-melt adhesive to make the same tacky. Then, the decorative object is placed on the desired location on the substrate by means or the applicator. Then, the decorative object is released, so that the decorative object remains on the substrate and is fixed thereon when the adhesive is cured.
  • It is especially advantageous, that the applicator allows applying a decorative object using only one hand.
  • The handle is provided with a vent hole that is connected to the suction line and adapted to be closed with a finger. Thereby, the applicator is more easy to operate. As long as the vent hole is left open, the suction line is vented even when the subatmospheric pressure source is switched on, and, accordingly, the suction head is not operating. When the user wants to pick up a decorative object, he only has to place the suction head on the object and then to close the vent hole with one finger of the hand holding the handle, whereby a subatmospheric pressure is created in the suction line and the object is picked up by the suction head. Likewise, the decorative object may easily be placed on the desired location on the substrate by removing the finger from the vent hole. In this way, the user is no longer required to copiously switch the subatmospheric pressure source on and off in order to make the suction head operative and inoperative, respectively.
  • Advantageous embodiments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims.
  • An embodiment example will now be explained in conjunction with the drawing, in which:
  • Fig. 1
    shows a schematic cross-section of an applicator according to the invention, hav- ing a vent hole; and
    Fig. 2
    shows a schematic cross-section of a different applicator.
  • The applicator 10 shown in Fig. 1 has an elongated handle 12 that can be gripped with one hand and is made of a material that is heat resistant but has a low heat conductivity. The outer surface of the handle 12 is formed by a layer of a soft non-slip plastic that becomes thicker towards the front end of the handle.
  • An electric heating rod 14 projects from the front end of the handle 12, and a portion of this heating rod adjacent to the handle 12 is surrounded by a thermally insulating protection pipe 16 and a protective shield 18 formed by the handle. The shield 18 serves as a heat shield and at the same time as a support which permits to deposit the applicator on a support surface in such a manner that the heating rod 14 will not contact the support surface.
  • An interchangeable, heat-conductive suction head 20 that is adapted to the specific shape of the decorative objects to be applied and has a heat-resistant non-stick coating, e. g. of PTFE is provided at the free end of the heating rod 14. The interchangeable suction head 20 is connected to a suction line 22 that passes through the heating rod 14 and the interior of the handle 12 and leads to the rear end of the handle 12 where it is connected to a supply line 26 leading from a subatmospheric pressure source 24.
  • In the example shown, the subatmospheric pressure source 24 is formed by a control apparatus that can be connected to a mains supply and includes a pump for generating the subatmospheric pressure as well as a mains adapter for supplying power to the heating rod 14. As the case may be, a thermostatic control for the heating rod may be integrated. The heating rod can be switched on and off with a switch 28 at the control apparatus, and a regulator 30 is provided for controlling the displacement of the pump and hence the subatmospheric pressure.
  • The supply line 26 is formed by a flexible hose, and electrical leads 32 for connecting the mains adapter to the heating rod 14 are integrated in the wall of that hose.
  • Inside of the handle 12, the suction line 22 passes through a T-piece 34 the branched-off leg of which leads to a vent hole 36 formed in the surface of the handle 12. The vent hole 36 is arranged in the thickened end of the handle 12 near the protective shield 18 in such a manner that it may conveniently be opened and closed, for example with the thumb or forefinger, when the user holds the handle 12 in his hand like a stylus.
  • The cross-sectional area of the vent hole is dimensioned such that, even when the subatmospheric pressure source 24 is operating with maximum power, the subatmospheric pressure in the suction line 22 is collapsed completely as long as the user does not close the vent hole. Moreover, the power of the pump in the subatmospheric pressure source 24 and the cross-sections of the suction line 22 and the vent hole 36 are so adapted that, when the pump is running, the air current does not produce any substantial disturbing noise, and the pump itself operates at very low noise. The power of the pump is controlled with the regulator 30, so that the subatmospheric pressure is just sufficient for picking up the decorative objects with the suction head 20.
  • Fig. 2 shows a different applicator, which is similar to the applicator 10 of Fig. 1. The applicator of Fig. 2 differs from the applicator of Fig. 1 in that instead of the vent hole 36, a switch 40 for switching the subatmospheric pressure source 24 on and off is provided at the surface of the handle 12.
  • Electrical leads 38, which connect the switch 40 to the control apparatus, are integrated in the wall of the flexible hose. The switch 40 comprises a switch button 42 at the surface of the handle 12. This switch button is arranged in the thickened end of the handle 12 near the protective shield 18 in such a manner, that is may conveniently be actuated, for example, with the thumb of forefinger, when the user holds the handle 12 in his hand like a stylus.
  • The power of the pump in the subatmospheric pressure source 24 and the cross-sections of the suction line 22 are so adapted that, when the pump is running, the air current does not produce any substantial disturbing noise, and the pump itself operates at very low noise. The power of the pump is controlled with the regulator 30, so that the subatmospheric pressure is just sufficient for picking up the decorative objects with the suction head 20.

Claims (5)

  1. An applicator for decorative objects, comprising a heating rod (14) projecting from a handle (12) and carrying at a free end thereof a suction head (20), the applicator further comprising a suction line (22) that passes from the suction Head through the heating rod and is connected to a subatmospheric pressure source (24), characterized in that the suction line (22) passes through the handle (12), and that the handle (12) is provided with a vent hole (36) that is connected to the suction line (22) and adapted to be closed with a finger.
  2. Applicator according to claim 1, wherein the handle (12) has an elongated stylus-like shape.
  3. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the suction line (22) is connected, at an end of the handle (12) opposite to the heating rod (14), to a flexible supply line (26) that is itself connected to the subatmospheric pressure source (24).
  4. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a switch (28) for switching the heating rod (14) on and off is provided at the subatmospheric pressure source (24).
  5. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the subatmospheric pressure source (24) comprises a regulator (30) for controlling the subatmospheric pressure.
EP08841611A 2007-10-24 2008-10-22 Applicator for decorative objects Not-in-force EP2205450B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102007050852A DE102007050852B4 (en) 2007-10-24 2007-10-24 Applicator for jewelry objects
DE200820010798 DE202008010798U1 (en) 2008-08-05 2008-08-05 Applicator for jewelry objects
PCT/EP2008/008939 WO2009053051A1 (en) 2007-10-24 2008-10-22 Applicator for decorative objects

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2205450A1 EP2205450A1 (en) 2010-07-14
EP2205450B1 true EP2205450B1 (en) 2011-07-20

Family

ID=40220235

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP08841611A Not-in-force EP2205450B1 (en) 2007-10-24 2008-10-22 Applicator for decorative objects

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP2205450B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE516969T1 (en)
WO (1) WO2009053051A1 (en)

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2858597A (en) * 1952-11-14 1958-11-04 Dyer Corp Methods and apparatus for manufacturing ornamental articles
DE2233412A1 (en) * 1972-06-12 1974-01-24 Tri Innovations Ab METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FASTENING OBJECTS TO A SURFACE BY ADHESIVING
US5118153A (en) * 1991-03-06 1992-06-02 H-Square Corporation Hand-operated reciprocating bellows for electronic component pickup
DE9206056U1 (en) * 1992-02-04 1992-08-13 Stickerei Tobler, Bischofszell Device for gluing decorative elements, in particular gemstones
DE9203908U1 (en) * 1992-03-24 1992-05-21 Lötring Werner Bittmann GmbH, 72666 Neckartailfingen Holding device for hot-melt adhesive elements
US5511840A (en) * 1994-02-16 1996-04-30 H-Square Corporation Static dissipative coupling of an article-pickup tip to a wand

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2009053051A1 (en) 2009-04-30
ATE516969T1 (en) 2011-08-15
EP2205450A1 (en) 2010-07-14

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US11559082B2 (en) Releasing mechanism, aerosol generating device, releasing method, and smoke producing article
US20170196350A1 (en) Multifunctional Grip Electronic/ Light Emitting & Removable Sleeve Handle for a Paintbrush
US7475504B2 (en) Steamer and hot iron appliance
US20080041409A1 (en) Hair styling appiance with heated plates and hot air fan
DE50309012D1 (en) peeler
CA2657688A1 (en) Cosmetic applicators containing heating elements
EP1616500A1 (en) Hairdryer with ergonomic operating switches
EP2205450B1 (en) Applicator for decorative objects
US20090107976A1 (en) Applicator for Decorative Objects
US7866276B2 (en) Spiderweb maker
JP6173858B2 (en) Heating device and heating blower
US20210169196A1 (en) Hair dryer with side switches
CN100459898C (en) Hair dryer
JP2017119229A (en) Adhesive discharge device
EP1279442A3 (en) Resin applicators
DE502004011582D1 (en) HAND AIR SHOWER WITH TWO HOLD GRIPS
JP5644612B2 (en) Label peeling jig
EP2081464A1 (en) Hair styler
US20040148726A1 (en) Paint roller
JP2008100201A (en) Treatment device of window glass mounting part, its treatment method and vehicle assembly system
JP2008062332A (en) Vacuum tweezers
DE202008010798U1 (en) Applicator for jewelry objects
JP6513531B2 (en) Portable heat treatment tool
KR20100121931A (en) Hand cutting apparatus for styrofoam cutting that use heat wire
CN219633849U (en) Portable medical heating rod

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: 20100331

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

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 MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA MK RS

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 HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL NO 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: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602008008420

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20110915

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: VDEP

Effective date: 20110720

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

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: 20110720

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: 20111120

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: 20110720

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: 20110720

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: 20110720

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: 20110720

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: 20111121

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: 20110720

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: 20111020

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: 20111021

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: 20110720

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: 20110720

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: 20110720

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: 20110720

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: 20110720

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: 20110720

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: 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: 20110720

Ref country code: MC

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

Effective date: 20111031

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: 20110720

Ref country code: IT

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: 20110720

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20120423

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: 20110720

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20120629

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602008008420

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20120423

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: 20111102

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: 20111022

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

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20121031

Year of fee payment: 5

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: 20110720

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: 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: 20111022

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

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

Effective date: 20121022

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: 20111020

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

Ref country code: LI

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

Effective date: 20121031

Ref country code: CH

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

Effective date: 20121031

Ref country code: GB

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

Effective date: 20121022

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

Effective date: 20110720

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: 20110720

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 602008008420

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20140501

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: 20140501

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MM01

Ref document number: 516969

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20131022

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 NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20131022