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(11) EP 1 334 046 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
19.09.2002

(43) Date of publication:
13.08.2003 Bulletin 2003/33

(21) Application number: 01990905.0

(22) Date of filing: 13.11.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B65D 77/20, B65D 43/02
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0147/051
(87) International publication number:
WO 0203/8462 (16.05.2002 Gazette 2002/20)
(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: 13.11.2000 US 248026 P
13.11.2000 US 248340 P

(71) Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • BOYER, Andrew, Martin
    Fairfield, OH 45014 (US)
  • BUISSON, Gerard, Laurent
    Cincinnati, OH 45215 (US)
  • ROMANACH, Benito, Alberto
    Mason, OH 45040 (US)
  • GIBBS, Rikki, Dyan
    Hamilton, OH 45015 (US)

(74) Representative: Brooks, Maxim Courtney 
Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited,Whitley Road,Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS (GB)

   


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