(19)
(11) EP 1 261 922 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
04.12.2002 Bulletin 2002/49

(21) Application number: 01909389.7

(22) Date of filing: 28.02.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: G06F 17/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/CA0100/257
(87) International publication number:
WO 0106/4002 (07.09.2001 Gazette 2001/36)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

(30) Priority: 29.02.2000 US 515612

(71) Applicant: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA
OttawaOntario K1A OR6 (CA)

(72) Inventors:
  • PAQUET, Eric
    Therford Mines, Québec G6G 4W2 (CA)
  • RIOUX, Marc
    Ottawa, Ontario K1K 4B2 (CA)

(74) Representative: McKechnie, Neil et al
Kennedys Patent Agency Limited,Floor 5, Queens House,29 St. Vincent Place
Glasgow G1 2DT
Glasgow G1 2DT (GB)

   


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