(19)
(11) EP 1 358 111 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
05.11.2003 Bulletin 2003/45

(21) Application number: 02701029.7

(22) Date of filing: 07.01.2002
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: B65D 17/34
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0200/464
(87) International publication number:
WO 0205/3468 (11.07.2002 Gazette 2002/28)
(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: 08.01.2001 US 757362

(71) Applicant: Ball Corporation
Broomfield, CO 80021-2510 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • CHASTEEN, Howard, C.
    Golden, CO 80403 (US)
  • LEE, Gene
    Golden, CO 80401 (US)

(74) Representative: Raynor, John 
W.H. Beck, Greener & Co7 Stone BuildingsLincoln's Inn
London WC2A 3SZ
London WC2A 3SZ (GB)

   


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