(19)
(11) EP 1 102 876 A1

(12)

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

(21) Application number: 99930308.4

(22) Date of filing: 16.06.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: C30B 15/20
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9913/566
(87) International publication number:
WO 9966/109 (23.12.1999 Gazette 1999/51)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
BE CH DE FR GB LI SE

(30) Priority: 17.06.1998 US 89574 P

(71) Applicants:
  • Prelas, Mark A.
    Columbia, MO 65203 (US)
  • Golshani, Fariborz
    Columbia, MO 65205 (US)
  • Tompson, Robert V., Jr.
    Columbia, MO 65202 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • Prelas, Mark A.
    Columbia, MO 65203 (US)
  • Golshani, Fariborz
    Columbia, MO 65205 (US)
  • Tompson, Robert V., Jr.
    Columbia, MO 65202 (US)

(74) Representative: Finck, Dieter, Dr.Ing. et al
v. Füner Ebbinghaus Finck HanoMariahilfplatz 2 - 3
81541 München
81541 München (DE)

   


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