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(11) EP 1 552 330 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
13.07.2005 Bulletin 2005/28

(21) Application number: 03759283.9

(22) Date of filing: 18.09.2003
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7G02B 6/44, H01B 7/285, H01B 7/288
(86) International application number:
PCT/US2003/029303
(87) International publication number:
WO 2004/027486 (01.04.2004 Gazette 2004/14)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK

(30) Priority: 18.09.2002 US 246007
30.12.2002 US 331900
31.03.2003 US 404196
08.04.2003 US 408953
01.07.2003 US 611513

(71) Applicant: Neptco JV LLC
Pawtucket, RI 02861 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • HAGER, Thomas, P.
    Westerville, OH 43082 (US)
  • LEHMAN, Richard, N.
    Newark, OH 43055 (US)
  • PRIEST, James, R.
    Nashport, OH 43830 (US)

(74) Representative: Potter, Julian Mark et al
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and PopeoIntellectual Property LLP,The Rectory,9 Ironmonger Lane
London EC2V 8EY
London EC2V 8EY (GB)

   


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