EP2591159A4 - Washing machine and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Washing machine and method for controlling the same Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2591159A4
EP2591159A4 EP11803797.7A EP11803797A EP2591159A4 EP 2591159 A4 EP2591159 A4 EP 2591159A4 EP 11803797 A EP11803797 A EP 11803797A EP 2591159 A4 EP2591159 A4 EP 2591159A4
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
controlling
same
washing machine
washing
machine
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
EP11803797.7A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2591159A2 (en
EP2591159B1 (en
Inventor
Ho Yong Jang
Sun Cheol Bae
Chung Ill Lee
Han Su Jung
Ja In Koo
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.)
LG Electronics Inc
Original Assignee
LG Electronics Inc
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 KR1020100065047A external-priority patent/KR101702959B1/en
Priority claimed from KR1020100065046A external-priority patent/KR101702961B1/en
Priority claimed from KR1020100074240A external-priority patent/KR101708663B1/en
Priority claimed from KR1020100074241A external-priority patent/KR101702954B1/en
Application filed by LG Electronics Inc filed Critical LG Electronics Inc
Publication of EP2591159A2 publication Critical patent/EP2591159A2/en
Publication of EP2591159A4 publication Critical patent/EP2591159A4/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2591159B1 publication Critical patent/EP2591159B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06LDRY-CLEANING, WASHING OR BLEACHING FIBRES, FILAMENTS, THREADS, YARNS, FABRICS, FEATHERS OR MADE-UP FIBROUS GOODS; BLEACHING LEATHER OR FURS
    • D06L1/00Dry-cleaning or washing fibres, filaments, threads, yarns, fabrics, feathers or made-up fibrous goods
    • D06L1/12Dry-cleaning or washing fibres, filaments, threads, yarns, fabrics, feathers or made-up fibrous goods using aqueous solvents
    • D06L1/20Dry-cleaning or washing fibres, filaments, threads, yarns, fabrics, feathers or made-up fibrous goods using aqueous solvents combined with mechanical means
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F34/00Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/14Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
    • D06F34/18Condition of the laundry, e.g. nature or weight
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2101/00User input for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2101/20Operation modes, e.g. delicate laundry washing programs, service modes or refreshment cycles
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/02Characteristics of laundry or load
    • D06F2103/04Quantity, e.g. weight or variation of weight
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/18Washing liquid level
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/24Spin speed; Drum movements
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/44Current or voltage
    • D06F2103/46Current or voltage of the motor driving the drum
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/02Water supply
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/46Drum speed; Actuation of motors, e.g. starting or interrupting
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/54Changing between normal operation mode and special operation modes, e.g. service mode, component cleaning mode or stand-by mode
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/58Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F33/00Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers 
    • D06F33/30Control of washing machines characterised by the purpose or target of the control 
    • D06F33/32Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry
    • D06F33/34Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)
EP11803797.7A 2010-07-06 2011-07-06 Washing machine and method for controlling the same Active EP2591159B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR1020100065047A KR101702959B1 (en) 2010-07-06 2010-07-06 Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine
KR1020100065046A KR101702961B1 (en) 2010-07-06 2010-07-06 Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine
KR1020100074240A KR101708663B1 (en) 2010-07-30 2010-07-30 Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine
KR1020100074241A KR101702954B1 (en) 2010-07-30 2010-07-30 Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine
PCT/KR2011/004947 WO2012005511A2 (en) 2010-07-06 2011-07-06 Washing machine and method for controlling the same

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2591159A2 EP2591159A2 (en) 2013-05-15
EP2591159A4 true EP2591159A4 (en) 2017-05-24
EP2591159B1 EP2591159B1 (en) 2020-09-02

Family

ID=45437488

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP11803797.7A Active EP2591159B1 (en) 2010-07-06 2011-07-06 Washing machine and method for controlling the same

Country Status (4)

Country Link
US (1) US20120005840A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2591159B1 (en)
CN (1) CN103025946B (en)
WO (1) WO2012005511A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (42)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR102011816B1 (en) 2012-02-01 2019-08-19 엘지전자 주식회사 Controlling Method for Laundry machine
DE102012213874A1 (en) * 2012-03-07 2013-09-12 Continental Teves Ag & Co. Ohg Method and circuit arrangement for limiting peak currents and slope of the current edges
KR101504686B1 (en) * 2012-10-09 2015-03-20 엘지전자 주식회사 Laundry treatment machine and the method for operating the same
KR102104441B1 (en) * 2013-07-22 2020-04-24 엘지전자 주식회사 Laundry treatment apparatus
KR101608659B1 (en) * 2013-08-14 2016-04-04 엘지전자 주식회사 Laundry treating apparatus and control method of the same
KR101615979B1 (en) * 2013-08-14 2016-04-28 엘지전자 주식회사 Laundry treating apparatus and control method of the same
KR102148200B1 (en) * 2013-09-04 2020-08-27 삼성전자주식회사 Washing apparatus and controlling method thereof
US9164497B2 (en) * 2013-10-01 2015-10-20 The Boeing Company Reluctance motor system
KR20150052697A (en) * 2013-11-06 2015-05-14 삼성전자주식회사 Washing machine and control method thereof
KR102206464B1 (en) * 2014-02-21 2021-01-21 엘지전자 주식회사 Method and apparatus for
US10066333B2 (en) * 2014-02-21 2018-09-04 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Washing machine with ball balancer and method of controlling vibration reduction thereof
EP2927363B1 (en) * 2014-03-31 2019-06-12 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Method of conducting a drying cycle in a laundry treating machine, laundry treating machine and electronic controller unit
EP2927364B1 (en) * 2014-03-31 2019-08-21 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Method of conducting a drying cycle in a laundry treating machine, laundry treating machine and electronic controller unit
KR102196183B1 (en) * 2014-10-27 2020-12-29 엘지전자 주식회사 laundry treatment machine and method for contorolling the same
US9929623B2 (en) 2014-12-11 2018-03-27 The Boeing Company Reluctance motor with virtual rotor
US10164501B2 (en) 2014-12-11 2018-12-25 The Boeing Company Reluctance motor with dual-pole rotor system
KR101606046B1 (en) 2015-02-17 2016-03-24 엘지전자 주식회사 Method for controlling washing machine
US10581274B2 (en) 2015-06-03 2020-03-03 Lg Electronics Inc. Home appliance
KR101698775B1 (en) * 2015-08-11 2017-01-23 엘지전자 주식회사 Home appliance
US9840805B2 (en) * 2015-06-17 2017-12-12 Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. Methods for determining load mass in washing machine appliances
CN104963164B (en) 2015-07-31 2017-05-10 广东威灵电机制造有限公司 Roller washing machine and control method and device thereof
KR101663520B1 (en) * 2015-08-11 2016-10-07 엘지전자 주식회사 Motor driving apparatus and home appliance including the same
KR101716141B1 (en) * 2015-08-19 2017-03-14 엘지전자 주식회사 Motor driving apparatus and home appliance including the same
KR101756408B1 (en) * 2016-04-18 2017-07-11 엘지전자 주식회사 Drain pump driving apparatus and laundry treatment machine including the same
KR101756409B1 (en) * 2016-04-18 2017-07-11 엘지전자 주식회사 Drain pump driving apparatus and laundry treatment machine including the same
CN105755744B (en) * 2016-04-28 2018-10-30 无锡小天鹅股份有限公司 The setting method and device of washing machine inflow amount
CN105755751B (en) * 2016-04-28 2018-10-30 无锡小天鹅股份有限公司 Load dry and wet degree determines method and apparatus
EP3241938B1 (en) * 2016-05-06 2019-08-28 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag Method to control a washing machine
EP3241939B1 (en) 2016-05-06 2018-11-28 Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag A method to control a washing machine and a washing machine
KR102466662B1 (en) * 2016-06-14 2022-11-14 엘지전자 주식회사 Washing machine and method for contolling the same
CN105951356B (en) * 2016-06-30 2018-11-23 无锡小天鹅股份有限公司 The setting method and device of roller washing machine and its inflow
DE102016113723A1 (en) 2016-07-26 2018-02-01 Miele & Cie. Kg A method for treating laundry, method and apparatus for operating a laundry treating machine and laundry treating machine for treating laundry
KR102577545B1 (en) 2016-09-27 2023-09-11 엘지전자 주식회사 Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine
KR102517609B1 (en) 2016-09-29 2023-04-03 엘지전자 주식회사 Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine
KR102520506B1 (en) 2016-09-29 2023-04-10 엘지전자 주식회사 Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine
US10570543B2 (en) * 2016-10-06 2020-02-25 Emz-Hanauer Gmbh & Co. Kgaa Washing machine and method of controlling the washing machine
CN108691149A (en) * 2017-04-10 2018-10-23 台达电子工业股份有限公司 The DC Brushless Motor load measurement method and its device of sensing device
CN107130391B (en) * 2017-05-08 2020-09-22 无锡飞翎电子有限公司 Washing machine and washing control method and device thereof
CN110130046B (en) * 2018-02-02 2023-04-14 青岛海尔洗涤电器有限公司 Washing machine pre-washing reminding method and washing machine
CN110699913B (en) * 2019-10-14 2024-06-18 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司 Control method of pulsator washing machine and pulsator washing machine
US11479897B1 (en) 2021-09-09 2022-10-25 Midea Group Co., Ltd. Laundry washing machine weight sensing system
CN117795145A (en) * 2021-12-16 2024-03-29 三星电子株式会社 Laundry treating apparatus and control method for the same

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS61191393A (en) * 1985-02-20 1986-08-26 株式会社東芝 Washing machine
US5233847A (en) * 1990-10-15 1993-08-10 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Washing machine
JPH1057664A (en) * 1996-08-21 1998-03-03 Hitachi Ltd Control method for washing machine
US5987679A (en) * 1997-08-30 1999-11-23 Daewoo Electronics Co., Ltd. Water level sensing method and apparatus in washing machine
US20050044641A1 (en) * 2003-08-26 2005-03-03 Hyeong Do Ki Washer and method of determining load weight for same

Family Cites Families (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
KR19990047136A (en) * 1997-12-02 1999-07-05 윤종용 How to detect the quantity of washing machine
KR100519325B1 (en) * 1998-12-29 2005-11-25 엘지전자 주식회사 How to detect the amount of washing machine
KR100348626B1 (en) * 2000-09-28 2002-08-13 엘지전자주식회사 Dection of the weight of a washing machine
KR100425120B1 (en) * 2001-12-17 2004-03-30 엘지전자 주식회사 Method for Controlling Wash Course of Washing Machine
EP1738013B1 (en) * 2004-03-01 2012-01-11 Arçelik Anonim Sirketi A load detection method
KR100662434B1 (en) * 2005-11-17 2007-01-02 엘지전자 주식회사 Driving device in washing machine and washing machine with the same
CN2921064Y (en) * 2006-06-23 2007-07-11 宁波金帅集团有限公司 Water-saving full automatic washing machine
JP4943772B2 (en) * 2006-08-21 2012-05-30 三星電子株式会社 Washing machine and cloth amount calculation method
KR20080079458A (en) * 2007-02-27 2008-09-01 삼성전자주식회사 Washing machine and control method thereof
US20090106913A1 (en) * 2007-10-30 2009-04-30 Suel Ii Richard D Measuring apparatus and method
US20100024137A1 (en) * 2008-08-01 2010-02-04 Myong Hum Im Washing machine and washing method therefor
US8943629B2 (en) * 2008-12-22 2015-02-03 General Electric Company Washing system and method for load size and water retention detection
US8914930B2 (en) * 2010-04-13 2014-12-23 Whirlpool Corporation Laundry treating appliance with load amount detection

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS61191393A (en) * 1985-02-20 1986-08-26 株式会社東芝 Washing machine
US5233847A (en) * 1990-10-15 1993-08-10 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Washing machine
JPH1057664A (en) * 1996-08-21 1998-03-03 Hitachi Ltd Control method for washing machine
US5987679A (en) * 1997-08-30 1999-11-23 Daewoo Electronics Co., Ltd. Water level sensing method and apparatus in washing machine
US20050044641A1 (en) * 2003-08-26 2005-03-03 Hyeong Do Ki Washer and method of determining load weight for same

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See also references of WO2012005511A2 *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP2591159A2 (en) 2013-05-15
EP2591159B1 (en) 2020-09-02
WO2012005511A3 (en) 2012-05-31
US20120005840A1 (en) 2012-01-12
WO2012005511A2 (en) 2012-01-12
CN103025946A (en) 2013-04-03
CN103025946B (en) 2015-07-01

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2591159A4 (en) Washing machine and method for controlling the same
EP2630289A4 (en) Washing machine and control method thereof
EP2514864A4 (en) Laundry machine and method for controlling same
EP2616581A4 (en) Washing machine and method of controlling washing machine
EP2834405A4 (en) Laundry machine and method for controlling the same
EP2681357A4 (en) Control panel and laundry machine having the same, further method for controlling the same
EP2565320A4 (en) Laundry treating apparatus
EP2531789A4 (en) Refrigerator and method for controlling the same
EP2634657A4 (en) Numerical control method
EP3061377B8 (en) Robot cleaner and method for controlling the same
WO2011160196A9 (en) Multidimensional-data-organization method
EP2480711A4 (en) Washing method and washing machine
EP2634314A4 (en) Construction machine
EP2774316A4 (en) Remote controller and method for operating the same
EP2566314A4 (en) Manufacturing-work machine
EP2567018A4 (en) Control technology for clothes treatment apparatus
EP2592181A4 (en) Method for controlling the operation of a washing machine, and system for controlling freezes for a washing machine
PL2766519T3 (en) Washing machine and method for controlling the same
EP2478142A4 (en) Method for washing and washing machine
EP2591160A4 (en) Washing machine
EP2449161A4 (en) Laundry machine and controlling method thereof
EP2581501A4 (en) Construction machine
EP2566313A4 (en) Manufacturing-work machine and manufacturing-work system
EP2611350A4 (en) Dishwasher and a control method the same
EP2565330A4 (en) Construction 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: 20130201

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AL 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 RS SE SI SK SM TR

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
A4 Supplementary search report drawn up and despatched

Effective date: 20170424

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: D06L 1/20 20060101ALN20170418BHEP

Ipc: D06F 33/02 20060101ALN20170418BHEP

Ipc: D06F 39/00 20060101AFI20170418BHEP

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

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20190313

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R079

Ref document number: 602011068473

Country of ref document: DE

Free format text: PREVIOUS MAIN CLASS: D06F0033020000

Ipc: D06F0039000000

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

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

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: D06F 39/00 20200101AFI20200217BHEP

Ipc: D06F 33/00 20200101ALN20200217BHEP

Ipc: D06L 1/20 20060101ALN20200217BHEP

Ipc: D06F 34/18 20200101ALI20200217BHEP

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20200302

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

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

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL 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 RS 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: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 1308916

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20200915

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: 602011068473

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

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: 20201202

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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: 20201202

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: 20201203

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20200902

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 1308916

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20200902

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

Ref country code: RS

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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

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: 20200902

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: 20210104

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

Ref country code: AL

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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: 20210102

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602011068473

Country of ref document: DE

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: 20200902

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

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20210603

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: 20200902

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: 20200902

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

Effective date: 20200902

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: 20210706

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

Effective date: 20200902

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20210731

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: 20210731

Ref country code: GB

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

Effective date: 20210706

Ref country code: CH

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

Effective date: 20210731

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: 20210706

Ref country code: FR

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

Effective date: 20210731

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: 20210706

Ref country code: BE

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

Effective date: 20210731

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

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20220603

Year of fee payment: 12

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; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20110706

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: 20200902

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 602011068473

Country of ref document: DE

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: 20200902

Ref country code: DE

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

Effective date: 20240201

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: 20200902