(19)
(11)
EP 0 771 273 A2
(12)
(43)
Date of publication:
07.05.1997
Bulletin 1997/19
(21)
Application number:
96911697.0
(22)
Date of filing:
09.04.1996
(51)
International Patent Classification (IPC):
B41J
2/
175
( . )
B41J
2/
165
( . )
(86)
International application number:
PCT/US1996/004963
(87)
International publication number:
WO 1996/032286
(
17.10.1996
Gazette 1996/46)
(84)
Designated Contracting States:
DE GB
(30)
Priority:
12.04.1995
AU 1995PN02294
(71)
Applicant:
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Rochester, New York 14650-2201 (US)
(72)
Inventor:
SILVERBROOK, Kia
Leichhardt, NSW 2040 (AU)
(74)
Representative:
Reichert, Werner F., Dr. rer.nat., Dipl.-Phys., et al
Kodak Aktiengesellschaft, Patent Department
70323 Stuttgart
70323 Stuttgart (DE)
(54)
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