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CRUSHER BUCKET

Publication No. EP4433216

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App No. EP22793600

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Filed by Meccanica Breganzese S.p.a. In Forma Abbreviata Mb S.p.a.

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Filed on 2022-09-29

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Issued/Published on 2026-05-20

Official EPO Register

Publication No. EP4433216 A1

Application No. EP22793600 Filed: 2022-09-29

Grant Date 2026-05-20 Mention of grant

Active Oppositions 1 Active EPO Oppositions

Patent Abstract / Summary

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IPC Classifications

B02C1/04, E02F3/407, E02F3/96

Priority Claims

IT 20210029111 Date: 2021-11-17

Designated Contracting States (38 EPC States)

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

Parties & Representation

Applicants

Meccanica Breganzese S.p.a. In Forma Abbreviata Mb S.p.a.

Via Astico, 30/A, 36030 Fara Vicentino (VI)

Inventors (2)

AZZOLIN, Diego

36030 Fara Vicentino (VI)

AZZOLIN, Guido

36042 Breganze (VI)

Representatives / Agents

Locas, Davide, et al

Cantaluppi & Partners S.r.l., Piazzetta Cappellato Pedrocchi, 18

Autuori & Partners S.R.L.

Strada del Megiaro, 261, 36100 Vicenza (VI)

Key Procedural Dates

Request-For-Examination 2024-06-14

First-Examination-Report-Despatched 2025-06-04

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Patent & Non-Patent Citations

Cited documents and prior art referenced in search and examination reports.

28 Citations

Cited Patent Documents

WO2004020747 2004-03-11

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WO2011042923 2011-04-14

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US8322643 2012-05-15

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Non-Patent Scientific Literature (NPL)

- D1 - public prior use of the crusher bucket of MB Crusher model BF 90.3 S4 and serial number 17185

- D1a - transport document of the crusher bucket of D1 to Gruppo Nori S.r.l., dated 08.03.19

- D1a1 - invoice of the crusher bucket of D1 from Gruppo Nori S.r.l. to ATLAS S.r.l.s, dated 18.09.2025

- D1b - transport document of the crusher bucket of D1 from ATLAS S.r.l.s. to CM S.r.l., dated 24.03.2026

- D1b1 - invoice of the crusher bucket of D1 from ATLAS S.r.l.s to CM S.r.l., dated 17.03.2026

- D1c - CE declaration of the crusher bucket of D1, dated 05.03.2019

- D1d - affidavit made by Mr. Gianluca Santini concerning the crusher bucket of D1, dated 07.08.2026

- D1d1 - affidavit made by Daniele Carollo concerning the crusher bucket of D1, dated 10.08.2026

- ANONYMOUS: "MANUAL DE USO Y MANTENIMIENTO MB-C50 S2, BF 80.3 S4, BF 120.4 S4, BF 60.1 S4, BF 70.2 S4, BF 90.3 S4, BF 120.4 S4 HD, BF70.2 S4, BF 90.3 S4 HD, BF 135.8", MANUAL DE USO Y MANTENIMIENTO, MB S.P.A., 1 January 2017 (2017-01-01), pages 1 - 12, XP093430119, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:https://www.scribd.com/document/669283099/Tritradores-BF-1>

- D1f - pictures made by Mrs. Letizia Zecchin of the crusher bucket of D1, the pictures being made on 16.07.2026

- D2 - public prior use of the crusher bucket of MB Crusher model BF 90.3 S4 and serial number 20652

- D2a - transport document of the crusher bucket of D2 from SARL GUILLAUD André & Fils to CM S.r.l., dated 07.08.26

- D2a1 - invoice of the crusher bucket of D2 from SARL GUILLAUD André & Fils to CM S.r.l., dated 04.08.26

- D2b - leasing contract of the crusher bucket of D2, dated 12.06.2020

- D2c - extract of the register of the Chamber of Commerce of Vienne (FR) for the company Andre Guillaud et fils Sarl

- D2d - affidavit made by Mr. Anthony Guillaud concerning the crusher bucket of D2, dated 04.08.2026

- D2e - nvoice of the crusher bucket of D2 from Bergerat Monnoyeur to Caterpillar Finance France, dated 29.07.2020

- D2f - CE declaration of the crusher bucket of D2, dated 28.05.2020

- ANONYMOUS: "Manuel d'utilisation et entretien MB-C50 S4, BF 80.3 S4, BF 120.4 S4, BF 60.1 S4, BF 70.2 S4, BF 90.3 S4, BF 120.4 S4 HD, BF70.2 S4, BF 90.3 S4 HD, BF 135.8 - revision manuel 16/00", MANUEL D'UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN, MB S.P.A., 1 January 2020 (2020-01-01), pages 1 - 12

- D2h1-h2 - videos captured by Mrs. Letizia Zecchin on 07.08.2026; Electronic copies of the aforementioned evidence are accessible at the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16oWD19vhv-QRdP0yoOi1pzsBZ7I3Ik0Gusp=sharing

- D2I - affidavit made by Mr. Daniele Carollo concerning the crusher bucket of D2, dated 10.08.2026

- D2l - pictures made on 07.08.2026 by Mrs. Letizia Zecchin

- D2n - original envelope for CM Srl

- ANONYMOUS: "USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MB-C50 S4, BF 80.3 S4, BF 120.4 S4, BF 60.1 S4, BF 70.2 S4, BF 90.3 S4, BF 120.4 S4 HD, BF70.2 S4, BF 90.3 S4 HD, BF 135.8", USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL, MB S.P.A., 1 January 2020 (2020-01-01), pages 1 - 12, XP093430118, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:https://it.scribd.com/document/669266029/Manual-Ingles-MB-BF-REV16> * The whole document *

- ANONYMOUS: "MANUAL DE USO Y MANTENIMIENTO MB-C50 S2, BF 80.3 S4, BF 120.4 S4, BF 60.1 S4, BF 70.2 S4, BF 90.3 S4, BF 120.4 S4 HD, BF70.2 S4, BF 90.3 S4 HD, BF 135.8", MANUAL DE USO Y MANTENIMIENTO, MB S.P.A., 1 January 2017 (2017-01-01), pages 1 - 9, XP093430120, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:https://www.scribd.com/document/924931166/Manual-BF> * The whole document *

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WO	WO2023089389A1	A1	2023-05-25	Espacenet

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