(19)
(11) EP 1 104 434 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
06.06.2001 Bulletin 2001/23

(21) Application number: 99941172.1

(22) Date of filing: 13.08.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7C07H 13/06
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9918/593
(87) International publication number:
WO 0009/528 (24.02.2000 Gazette 2000/08)
(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: 13.08.1998 US 96364 P

(71) Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • KENNEALLY, Corey, James
    Mason, OH 45040 (US)
  • TROUT, James, Earl
    West Chester, OH 45069 (US)
  • SARAMA, Robert, Joseph
    Loveland, OH 45140 (US)
  • HOWIE, John, Keeney
    Oregonia, OH 45054 (US)

(74) Representative: Brooks, Maxim Courtney et al
Patent Dept.,Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited,Whitley Road,Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne,NE12 9TS
Newcastle upon Tyne,NE12 9TS (GB)

   


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