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(11) EP 1 087 132 B8

(12) CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15) Correction information:
Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48) Corrigendum issued on:
13.08.2003 Bulletin 2003/33

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
26.03.2003 Bulletin 2003/13

(21) Application number: 00127757.3

(22) Date of filing: 12.05.1996
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: F02N 15/06

(54)

Coaxial engine starter system

Koaxiale Anlassanordnung für Verbrennungsmotor

Dispositif de démarrage coaxial pour moteur à combustion interne

(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB

(30) Priority: 29.05.1995 JP 15381495
29.05.1995 JP 15381595
29.05.1995 JP 15381795

(43) Date of publication of application:
28.03.2001 Bulletin 2001/13

(62) Application number of the earlier application in accordance with Art. 76 EPC:
96303791.6 / 0745770

(73) Proprietor: Mitsuba Corporation Co., Ltd.
Kiryu-shi, Gunma-ken (JP)

(72) Inventors:
  • Kimura, Eiichi
    Kiryu-shi, Gunma-ken (JP)
  • Nagashima, Shinichi
    Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi-ken (JP)
  • Kogure, Mitsuhiro
    Gunma-gun, Gunma-ken (JP)
  • Okada, Michio
    Sawa-gun, Gunma-ken (JP)
  • Nara, Koji
    Gunma-ken (JP)

(74) Representative: McDonough, Jonathan 
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord, Tower House, Merrion Way
Leeds LS2 8PA
Leeds LS2 8PA (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
US-A- 5 118 960
   
       
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