(19)
(11) EP 1 322 565 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
02.07.2003 Bulletin 2003/27

(21) Application number: 01946162.3

(22) Date of filing: 06.06.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7C03C 3/064, C03C 3/091, C03C 3/118, G02B 6/34
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0118/489
(87) International publication number:
WO 0201/0083 (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: 31.07.2000 US 221811 P

(71) Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED
Corning, N.Y. 14831 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BORRELLI, Nicholas, F.
    Elmira, NY 14905 (US)
  • HARES, George, B.
    Corning, NY 14831 (US)
  • SMITH, Charlene, M.
    Corning, NY 14831 (US)

(74) Representative: Marchant, James Ian 
Elkington and Fife,Prospect House,8 Pembroke Road
Sevenoaks,Kent TN13 1XR
Sevenoaks,Kent TN13 1XR (GB)

   


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