(19)
(11) EP 1 071 760 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
31.01.2001 Bulletin 2001/05

(21) Application number: 99913127.9

(22) Date of filing: 20.04.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: C12N 15/01, C12N 9/04, C12N 1/20, C12N 15/74
(86) International application number:
PCT/DK9900/218
(87) International publication number:
WO 9954/453 (28.10.1999 Gazette 1999/43)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

(30) Priority: 21.04.1998 DK 55298
21.04.1998 US 82566 P
21.12.1998 DK 1697

(71) Applicant: Chr. Hansen A/S
2970 Hoersholm (DK)

(72) Inventors:
  • HENRIKSEN, Claus, Maxel
    DK-2100 Copenhagen (DK)
  • NILSSON, Dan
    DK-3060 Espergaerde (DK)
  • WALFRIDSSON, Mats
    S-224 74 Lund (SE)

(74) Representative: Plougmann, Vingtoft & Partners A/S 
Sankt Annae Plads 11,P.O. Box 3007
1021 Copenhagen K
1021 Copenhagen K (DK)

   


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