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(11) EP 1 278 953 A1

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

(21) Application number: 01932903.6

(22) Date of filing: 03.05.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7F02M 25/07
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0114/200
(87) International publication number:
WO 0108/3975 (08.11.2001 Gazette 2001/45)
(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: 03.05.2000 US 202931 P
21.09.2000 US 234432 P
27.09.2000 US 235828 P

(71) Applicant: Cooperstandard Automotive Fluid Systems
Orion Township, MI 48359 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • VAMVAKITIS, Dimitri, L.
    Pontiac, MI 48340 (US)
  • VAUGHAN, Richard, J.
    Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (US)
  • HOLDEN, Jerry, L.
    Columbus, MI 48063 (US)

(74) Representative: Jones, John Bryn et al
Withers & Rogers,Goldings House,2 Hays Lane
London SE1 2HW
London SE1 2HW (GB)

   


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