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(11) EP 0 985 286 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
15.03.2000 Bulletin 2000/11

(21) Application number: 98921664.3

(22) Date of filing: 20.05.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7H04B 10/17, H01S 3/06
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB9801/453
(87) International publication number:
WO 9853/564 (26.11.1998 Gazette 1998/47)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI NL PT SE

(30) Priority: 24.05.1997 GB 9710694

(71) Applicant: N.V. RAYCHEM S.A.
3010 Kessel-Lo (BE)

(72) Inventors:
  • JEAN, Fabrice
    F-77250 Veneux les Sablons (FR)
  • MAURER, Gregory, Scott
    San Ramon, CA 94583 (US)
  • CONWAY, Bruce
    La Honda, CA 94020 (US)
  • DELLINGES, Steven
    Pacifica, CA 94044 (US)

(74) Representative: Beitsma, Gerhard Romano et al
Raychem Limited,European IPLD,Faraday Road,Dorcan
Swindon,Wiltshire SN3 5HH
Swindon,Wiltshire SN3 5HH (GB)

   


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