\n EP 3182035B1 \/ 2026: Compressed Air Cooling Equipment and Device<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n The National Institute for Research, Development and Testing for Electrotechnics \u2013 ICMET Craiova has obtained its first European patent, a landmark in the institute's research and development activity. European patent EP 3182035B1<\/strong>, published in 2026, covers an invention called \u201e"Compressed Air Cooling Equipment and Devices"\u201d<\/em> (Compressed Air Cooling Equipment and Device).\n<\/p>\n \n The patent was granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and represents the recognition at European level of the technical innovation achieved by ICMET Craiova researchers. The international registration was made on 12.12.2016<\/strong>, and the publication of the mention of the granting of the patent took place in 11.03.2026, Bulletin 202697<\/strong>. The patent application number is 16464012.0<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n \n The authors of the invention are: Teisanu, Florin<\/strong> (200447 Craiova, RO) and Chelan, Constantin<\/strong> (200618 Craiova, RO). The patent holder is National Institute for Research, Development and Testing for Electrotechnics \u2013 ICMET Craiova<\/strong>, 200746 Craiova (RO).\n<\/p>\n \n Obtaining a European patent demonstrates the ability of ICMET Craiova researchers to produce internationally recognized technical innovation. The patent EP 3182035B1 is valid in all member countries of the European Patent Convention, ensuring extended protection of the invention and opening up opportunities for technology transfer to industry on a European scale.\n<\/p>\n\n European patent details
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