(19)
(11) EP 1 115 838 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
18.07.2001 Bulletin 2001/29

(21) Application number: 99949920.5

(22) Date of filing: 24.09.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7C11D 17/06
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9922/396
(87) International publication number:
WO 0018/878 (06.04.2000 Gazette 2000/14)
(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: 25.09.1998 WO PCT/US98/00202
11.08.1999 US 148258 P

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

(72) Inventors:
  • CAPECI, Scott, William
    North Bend, OH 45052 (US)
  • NORWOOD, Kevin, Todd
    Cincinnati, OH 45215 (US)
  • MORT, Paul, R., III
    Cincinnati, OH 45215 (US)
  • PERKIS, Kristin, Nicole
    Norwood, OH 45212 (US)
  • BURGESS, George
    CramlingtonNorthumberland NE23 6NT (GB)

(74) Representative: Peet, Jillian Wendy et al
Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited,Whitley Road,Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS (GB)

   


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