(19)
(11) EP 0 067 987 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
05.01.1983 Bulletin 1983/01

(21) Application number: 81900255.0

(22) Date of filing: 23.12.1980
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
F16C 29/ 02( . )
F16J 15/ 00( . )
H01J 37/ 18( . )
F16C 32/ 06( . )
F16J 15/ 40( . )
H01L 21/ 30( . )
(86) International application number:
PCT/US1980/001718
(87) International publication number:
WO 1982/002235 (08.07.1982 Gazette 1982/17)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB

(30) Priority: 26.12.1979 US 19790107207

(71) Applicant: VARIAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
Palo Alto, CA 94303 (US)

(74) Representative: Cline, Roger Ledlie, et al 
STANLEY, POPPLEWELL, POOLE 57 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3LS
London WC2A 3LS (GB)

   


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