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(11) EP 1 084 390 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
23.03.2000

(43) Date of publication:
21.03.2001 Bulletin 2001/12

(21) Application number: 99931777.9

(22) Date of filing: 08.06.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7G01N 1/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9912/904
(87) International publication number:
WO 0000/808 (06.01.2000 Gazette 2000/01)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 09.06.1998 US 88680 P
05.02.1999 US 118833 P

(71) Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
PasadenaCalifornia 91125 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • LEWIS, Nathan, S.
    La Canada, CA 91011 (US)
  • DOLEMAN, Brett, J.
    San Francisco, CA 94107 (US)
  • BRIGLIN, Shawn
    Pasadena, CA 91106 (US)
  • SEVERIN, Erik, J.
    San Marino, CA 91108 (US)

(74) Representative: Bizley, Richard Edward 
Hepworth, Lawrence, Bryer & BizleyMerlin HouseFalconry CourtBaker's Lane
EppingEssex CM16 5DQ
EppingEssex CM16 5DQ (GB)

   


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