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(43) Date of publication: 26.01.2000 Bulletin 2000/04 (21) Application number: 98914717.8 (22) Date of filing: 10.04.1998

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: H01R 4/02, H05B 3/84 (86) International application number: PCT/BE9800/052 (87) International publication number: WO 9847/200 (22.10.1998 Gazette 1998/42)

(84) Designated Contracting States: BE DE ES FR GB IT SE Designated Extension States: RO (30) Priority: 11.04.1997 GB 9707368 (71) Applicant: splifar S.A. 6060 Charleroi (BE)	(72) Inventor: STRAZZANTE, Joseph B-5060 Sambreville (BE) (74) Representative: Vandenberghen, Lucienne et al Glaverbel - Center R. & D.,Department Industrial Property,Rue de l'Aurore, 2 6040 Jumet 6040 Jumet (BE)