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EP 1 084 008 A1

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(43) Date of publication: 21.03.2001 Bulletin 2001/12 (21) Application number: 99937896.1 (22) Date of filing: 04.03.1999

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: B23Q 11/00 (86) International application number: PCT/GB9900/650 (87) International publication number: WO 9944/786 (10.09.1999 Gazette 1999/36)

(84) Designated Contracting States: DE FR GB (30) Priority: 04.03.1998 GB 9804446 (71) Applicant: Alouette Innovation Limited Epping,Essex CM16 4EE (GB)	(72) Inventor: SMITH, Richard Epping,Essex CM16 4EE (GB) (74) Representative: Dearling, Bruce Clive et al Hepworth Lawrence Bryer & Bizley,Merlin House,Falconry Court,Bakers Lane Epping,Essex CM16 5DQ Epping,Essex CM16 5DQ (GB)