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(11) EP 1 105 314 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
13.06.2001 Bulletin 2001/24

(21) Application number: 00941454.1

(22) Date of filing: 15.06.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B65D 5/46
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0016/505
(87) International publication number:
WO 0078/618 (28.12.2000 Gazette 2000/52)
(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: 18.06.1999 US 336502
24.08.1999 US 382428
05.05.2000 US 568231

(71) Applicant: THE MEAD CORPORATION
DaytonOhio 45463 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BATES, Aaron
    Marietta, GA 30066 (US)
  • OLIFF, James.
    Douglasville, GA 30135 (US)
  • HOLLEY, John, M, Jr.
    Lawrenceville, GA 30244 (US)

(74) Representative: Hepworth, John Malcolm et al
Hepworth Lawrence Bryer & BizleyBloxam CourtCorporation Street
Rugby,Warwickshire CV21 2DU
Rugby,Warwickshire CV21 2DU (GB)

   


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