(19)
(11) EP 1 606 106 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
21.04.2005

(43) Date of publication:
21.12.2005 Bulletin 2005/51

(21) Application number: 04758501.3

(22) Date of filing: 26.03.2004
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7B32B 7/08, D06C 23/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US2004/009505
(87) International publication number:
WO 2004/088023 (14.10.2004 Gazette 2004/42)
(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 PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK

(30) Priority: 26.03.2003 US 457607 P

(71) Applicant: Polymer Group, Inc.
North Charleston, SC 29406 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • HARTGROVE, Herbert
    Angier, NC 27501 (US)
  • RABON, Gregory
    Clayton, NC 27520 (US)
  • TINDALL, Russell
    Clemmons, NC 27201 (US)

(74) Representative: Valkonet, Rutger et al
Algemeen Octrooi- en Merkenbureau P.O. Box 645
5600 AP Eindhoven
5600 AP Eindhoven (NL)

   


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