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(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: A61K 35/78 (86) International application number: PCT/US9917/633 (87) International publication number: WO 0007/607 (17.02.2000 Gazette 2000/07)

(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: 04.08.1998 US 128905 (71) Applicant: Kosbab, John V. Dillon, CO 80435 (US)	(72) Inventor: KOSBAB, John, V. Dillon, CO 80435 (US) (74) Representative: Fisher, Adrian John et al CARPMAELS & RANSFORD43 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA London WC1A 2RA (GB)