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(11) EP 1 292 256 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
19.03.2003 Bulletin 2003/12

(21) Application number: 01946172.2

(22) Date of filing: 06.06.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61F 9/007
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0118/541
(87) International publication number:
WO 0109/7727 (27.12.2001 Gazette 2001/52)
(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: 19.06.2000 US 596781

(71) Applicant: Glaukos Corporation
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • HOSHENG, Tu
    Tustin, CA 92782 (US)
  • BERGHEIM, Olav
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (US)

(74) Representative: Hector, Annabel Mary et al
W.P. Thompson & Co.,Celcon House,289-293 High Holborn
London WC1V 7HU
London WC1V 7HU (GB)

   


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