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EP 1 001 887 A1

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(43) Date of publication: 24.05.2000 Bulletin 2000/21 (21) Application number: 98935136.6 (22) Date of filing: 16.07.1998

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: B60J 1/20 (86) International application number: PCT/GB9802/122 (87) International publication number: WO 9904/994 (04.02.1999 Gazette 1999/05)

(84) Designated Contracting States: CY DE ES FR GB GR IT MC PT (30) Priority: 25.07.1997 GB 9715654 18.12.1997 GB 9726787 (71) Applicant: Foster, Derek Michael Inverness-Shire PH20 1DX (GB)	(72) Inventor: Foster, Derek Michael Inverness-Shire PH20 1DX (GB) (74) Representative: Moreland, David, Dr. et al Cruikshank & Fairweather,19 Royal Exchange Square Glasgow G1 3AE Glasgow G1 3AE (GB)