(19)
(11) EP 1 332 308 B8

(12) CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15) Correction information:
Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48) Corrigendum issued on:
29.02.2012 Bulletin 2012/09

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
15.06.2011 Bulletin 2011/24

(21) Application number: 00972265.3

(22) Date of filing: 14.10.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
F16L 15/06(2006.01)
(86) International application number:
PCT/US2000/028829
(87) International publication number:
WO 2001/029475 (26.04.2001 Gazette 2001/17)

(54)

OPEN TYPE WEDGETHREAD CONNECTION

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(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

(43) Date of publication of application:
06.08.2003 Bulletin 2003/32

(73) Proprietors:
  • Ramos, Beverly Watts
    Austin, TX 78750-7852 (US)
  • Watts, John Dawson
    Austin, TX 78750-7852 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • Ramos, Beverly Watts
    Austin, TX 78750-7852 (US)
  • Watts, John Dawson
    Austin, TX 78750-7852 (US)

(74) Representative: Dorschner, David et al
Dennemeyer & Associates S.A. 55, rue des Bruyères
1274 Howald
1274 Howald (LU)


(56) References cited: : 
US-A- 4 822 081
US-E- R E34 467
 US-E- R E30 647
   
       
    Note: Within nine months from the publication of the mention of the grant of the European patent, any person may give notice to the European Patent Office of opposition to the European patent granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall not be deemed to have been filed until the opposition fee has been paid. (Art. 99(1) European Patent Convention).