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(11) EP 1 267 786 A1

(12)

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

(21) Application number: 01922613.3

(22) Date of filing: 23.03.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61F 13/534
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0109/372
(87) International publication number:
WO 0107/0158 (27.09.2001 Gazette 2001/39)
(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: 23.03.2000 US 191870 P
11.05.2000 US 569380

(71) Applicant: WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
Federal Way,Washington 98003 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • GRAEF, Peter, A.
    Puyallup, WA 98374 (US)
  • GRANT, Terry, M.
    Auburn, WA 98092 (US)
  • MARSH, David, G.
    Federal Way, WA 98003 (US)

(74) Representative: Trueman, Lucy Petra 
Barker Brettell,138 Hagley Road,Edgbaston
Birmingham B16 9PW
Birmingham B16 9PW (GB)

   


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