(19)
(11) EP 1 194 647 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
10.04.2002 Bulletin 2002/15

(21) Application number: 99970438.0

(22) Date of filing: 05.10.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7D21H 23/04
// D21H21:28
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9923/190
(87) International publication number:
WO 0022/232 (20.04.2000 Gazette 2000/16)
(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: 14.10.1998 US 173293

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

(72) Inventors:
  • HILL, Larry, O.
    Frankfort, OH 45628 (US)
  • BENSON, John, D.
    Lee, Massachusetts 01238 (US)
  • WAGNER, Eric, R.
    Canaan, CT 06018 (US)
  • JOHNSON, Mark, A.
    Chillicothe, OH 45601 (US)
  • MEHTA, Mahendra
    Pittsfield, MA 01201 (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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