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(11) EP 0 496 735 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
05.08.1992 Bulletin 1992/32

(21) Application number: 90913094.0

(22) Date of filing: 22.08.1990
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
F16B 13/ 04( . )
F16B 19/ 10( . )
(86) International application number:
PCT/US1990/004802
(87) International publication number:
WO 1991/005959 (02.05.1991 Gazette 1991/10)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB IT

(30) Priority: 16.10.1989 US 19890421829
31.01.1990 US 19900472897
11.07.1990 US 19900550974

(71) Applicant: TEXTRON INC.
Providence Rhode Island 02903 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • PRATT, John, D.
    Rancho Cucamongo, CA 91701 (US)
  • ZERMENO, Mario, A.
    Garden Grove, CA 92644 (US)

(74) Representative: Sommerville, John Henry, et al 
SOMMERVILLE & RUSHTON 11 Holywell Hill
St. Albans Hertfordshire, AL1 1EZ
St. Albans Hertfordshire, AL1 1EZ (GB)

   


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