(19)
(11) EP 1 042 012 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
16.09.1999

(43) Date of publication:
11.10.2000 Bulletin 2000/41

(21) Application number: 98966083.2

(22) Date of filing: 22.12.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: A61L 2/26, A61L 2/24
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9827/503
(87) International publication number:
WO 9932/159 (01.07.1999 Gazette 1999/26)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB IT

(30) Priority: 22.12.1997 GB 9727533

(71) Applicant: MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY
St. Paul,Minnesota 55133-3427 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • SCHULZE, Gerhard, F., W.
    D-41239 Mönchengladbach (DE)
  • KUEPPER, Anton
    D-41564 Kaarst (DE)
  • KAPS, Wolfgang
    D-41564 Kaarst (DE)
  • FETTWEISS, Wolfgang, L.
    D-40595 Düsseldorf (DE)

(74) Representative: Hill, Cecilia Ann et al
3M Europe,Hermeslaan 7
1831 Diegem
1831 Diegem (BE)

   


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