(19)
(11) EP 1 145 361 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
17.10.2001 Bulletin 2001/42

(21) Application number: 99968957.3

(22) Date of filing: 23.12.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7H01M 12/06, H01M 4/04
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9930/901
(87) International publication number:
WO 0041/264 (13.07.2000 Gazette 2000/28)
(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: 31.12.1998 US 223939

(71) Applicant: DURACELL INC.
Bethel, Connecticut 06801 (US)

(72) Inventor:
  • Lacey, Neville
    Newbury,Berkshire RG20 9TA (GB)

(74) Representative: Ebner von Eschenbach, Jennifer et al
Ladas & Parry,Dachauerstrasse 37
80335 München
80335 München (DE)

   


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