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(11) EP 1 153 306 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
14.11.2001 Bulletin 2001/46

(21) Application number: 99965273.8

(22) Date of filing: 15.12.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7G01R 31/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9929/779
(87) International publication number:
WO 0040/979 (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

(30) Priority: 05.01.1999 EP 99400016
22.01.1999 US 116706 P

(71) Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED
Corning, N.Y. 14831 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BORRELLI, Nicholas, F.
    Elmira, NY 14905 (US)
  • BROCHETON, Yves, A.
    F-94120 Fontenay-Sous-Bois (FR)
  • CORNELIUS, Lauren, K.
    Painted Post, NY 14870 (US)
  • NETTER, Paul, L.
    F-75009 Paris (US)
  • RICOULT, Daniel, L.
    Horseheads, NY 14845 (US)
  • TICK, Paul, A.
    Corning, NY 14830 (US)

(74) Representative: Le Roux, Martine et al
Cabinet Beau de Loménie158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cédex 07
75340 Paris Cédex 07 (FR)

   


(54) CURRENT MEASURING METHOD AND DEVICE