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(11) EP 1 002 261 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
24.05.2000 Bulletin 2000/21

(21) Application number: 98930090.0

(22) Date of filing: 09.06.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7G05B 19/042, G05B 19/418
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9811/843
(87) International publication number:
WO 9857/239 (17.12.1998 Gazette 1998/50)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB IT NL

(30) Priority: 10.06.1997 US 872635

(71) Applicant: Honeywell Inc.
MinneapolisMinnesota 55440-0524 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BAARS, Bruce, T.
    Elmhurst, IL 60126 (US)
  • DABHOLKAR, Harsha, M.
    Libertyville, IL 60048 (US)
  • BOTIC, James
    Palatine, IL 60067 (US)
  • GELON, Michael
    Seattle, WA 60021 (US)
  • HAGAR, Melvin, L., Jr.
    Cary, IL 60013 (US)
  • RADFORD, William, M.
    Dundee, IL 60118 (US)
  • SHAVIT, Gideon
    Highland Park, IL 60035 (US)
  • JAMES, Simon, T.
    Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (US)

(74) Representative: Herzbach, Dieter, Dipl.-Ing. et al
Honeywell Holding AG,Patent- und Lizenzabteilung,Kaiserleistrasse 39
63067 Offenbach am Main
63067 Offenbach am Main (DE)

   


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