(19)
(11) EP 1 320 361 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
25.06.2003 Bulletin 2003/26

(21) Application number: 01957262.7

(22) Date of filing: 26.07.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61K 31/195
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0123/542
(87) International publication number:
WO 0200/9689 (07.02.2002 Gazette 2002/06)
(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: 27.07.2000 US 221275 P

(71) Applicant: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
King of Prussia, PA 19406 (US)

(72) Inventor:
  • EDELSON, Jeffrey, D.
    Collegeville, PA 19426 (US)

(74) Representative: Giddings, Peter John, Dr. et al
GlaxoSmithKlineCorporate Intellectual Property (CN9.25.1)980 Great West Road
Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9GS
Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9GS (GB)

   


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