(19)
(11) EP 1 100 577 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
23.05.2001 Bulletin 2001/21

(21) Application number: 99938870.5

(22) Date of filing: 29.07.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61N 1/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9917/197
(87) International publication number:
WO 0006/246 (10.02.2000 Gazette 2000/06)
(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: 31.07.1998 US 94946 P
13.10.1998 US 170767

(71) Applicant: Surx, Inc.
Pleasanton, CA 95466 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • ROY, Loren, L.
    San Jose, CA 95138 (US)
  • INGLE, Frank, W.
    Palo Alto, CA 94303 (US)
  • MORRISON, George, A.
    Foster City, CA 94404 (US)
  • MOSEL, Brian, J.
    Dublin, CA 94568 (US)

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

   


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