(19)
(11) EP 1 278 422 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
29.01.2003 Bulletin 2003/05

(21) Application number: 02734339.1

(22) Date of filing: 10.05.2002
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A22C 11/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0214/791
(87) International publication number:
WO 0209/1838 (21.11.2002 Gazette 2002/47)
(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: 14.05.2001 US 290873 P

(71) Applicant: TOWNSEND ENGINEERING COMPANY
Des Moines, IA 50317 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BONTJE, AD, J.M.
    Des Moines, IA 50317 (US)
  • HAMBLIN, David
    Des Moines, IA 50317 (US)
  • HERGOTT, Steven, P.
    Des Moines, IA 50317 (US)

(74) Representative: Gilmour, David Cedric Franklyn 
POTTS, KERR & CO.15 Hamilton Square
BirkenheadMerseyside CH41 6BR
BirkenheadMerseyside CH41 6BR (GB)

   


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