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(11) EP 1 267 650 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
02.01.2003 Bulletin 2003/01

(21) Application number: 01908002.7

(22) Date of filing: 06.03.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A24B 15/24, A24B 15/26
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB0100/945
(87) International publication number:
WO 0106/5954 (13.09.2001 Gazette 2001/37)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 10.03.2000 GB 0005665
20.05.2000 GB 0012111

(71) Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
London WC2R 3LA (GB)

(72) Inventors:
  • MCADAM, Kevin, Gerard
    Southampton SO14 6FR (GB)
  • O'REILLY, David
    Bassett,Southampton SO16 7BW (GB)
  • MANSON, Andrew, John
    London WC2R 2PB (GB)
  • ANDERSON, Ian, Geoffrey, Marchmont
    Rownhams,Southampton SO16 8DW (GB)

(74) Representative: Walford, Margot Ruth 
Patents Department,British American Tobacco R&D Centre,Regents Park Road
Southampton SO15 8TL
Southampton SO15 8TL (GB)

   


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