(19)
(11) EP 1 102 570 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
30.05.2001 Bulletin 2001/22

(21) Application number: 99937235.2

(22) Date of filing: 13.07.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61F 13/15
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9915/700
(87) International publication number:
WO 0003/670 (27.01.2000 Gazette 2000/04)
(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: 20.07.1998 US 119108

(71) Applicant: Drypers Corporation
Houston, TX 77007 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • DUCKER, Paul, M.
    Vancouver, WA 98661 (US)
  • KLEMP, Walter, V.
    Houston, TX 77019 (US)
  • SNEED, Scott, W.
    Friendswood, TX 77546 (US)

(74) Representative: Every, David Aidan et al
MARKS & CLERK,Sussex House,83-85 Mosley Street
Manchester M2 3LG
Manchester M2 3LG (GB)

   


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