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(43) Date of publication: 12.12.2001 Bulletin 2001/50 (21) Application number: 99912528.9 (22) Date of filing: 17.03.1999

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: A61J 9/00 (86) International application number: PCT/US9905/611 (87) International publication number: WO 0054/726 (21.09.2000 Gazette 2000/38)

(84) Designated Contracting States: DE FR GB IT (71) Applicant: Prentiss, John G. Pamplin, VA 23958 (US)	(72) Inventor: Prentiss, John G. Pamplin, VA 23958 (US) (74) Representative: Orchard, Oliver John  JOHN ORCHARD & CO.Staple Inn Buildings NorthHigh Holborn London WC1V 7PZ London WC1V 7PZ (GB)