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(11) EP 1 100 638 A1

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

(21) Application number: 99938060.3

(22) Date of filing: 06.08.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B22D 11/06
(86) International application number:
PCT/AU9900/641
(87) International publication number:
WO 0007/753 (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
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 07.08.1998 AU PP515198

(71) Applicants:
  • ISHIKAWAJIMA-HARIMA JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Chiyoda-kuTokyo 100 (JP)
  • BHP STEEL (JLA) PTY. LTD.
    Sydney, NSW 2000 (AU)

(72) Inventors:
  • STREZOV, Lazar
    Adamstown, NSW 2289 (AU)
  • MUKUNTHAN, Kannappar
    Merewether, NSW 2291 (AU)

(74) Representative: Lerwill, John et al
A.A. Thornton & Co.235 High Holborn
London, WC1V 7LE
London, WC1V 7LE (GB)

   


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