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(43) Date of publication: 07.03.2001 Bulletin 2001/10 (21) Application number: 99919403.8 (22) Date of filing: 29.04.1999

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: E02B 15/04 (86) International application number: PCT/GB9901/327 (87) International publication number: WO 9957/378 (11.11.1999 Gazette 1999/45)

(84) Designated Contracting States: BE CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT NL PT SE (30) Priority: 06.05.1998 GB 9809526 23.07.1998 GB 9815950 (71) Applicants: Mantis Oil Separation Limited Morgannwg Ganol,Cymru CF32 8HE (GB) MADDOCK, Thomas Merlin Nr. Bridgend,Mid Glamorganshire CF32 8HE (GB)	(72) Inventor: MADDOCK, Thomas Merlin Morgannwg Ganol,Cymru CF32 8HE (GB) (74) Representative: Strachan, Victoria Jane et al Urquhart-Dykes & Lord,Alexandra House,1 Alexandra Road Swansea SA1 5ED Swansea SA1 5ED (GB)