Method of welding axle connection device, device so welded

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EP 1 640 191 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:
	15.10.2008 Bulletin 2008/42

(45)	Mention of the grant of the patent:
	06.08.2008 Bulletin 2008/32

(21)	Application number: 05023828.6

(22)	Date of filing: 15.02.2001

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International Patent Classification (IPC):

B60G 11/02^(2006.01)
B60G 11/113^(2006.01)

B60G 11/00^(2006.01)
B60G 9/00^(2006.01)

(54)	Method of welding axle connection device, device so welded Schweissmethode für Achsverbindung und so hergestellte Achsaufhängung Méthode de soudage pour liaison a l'essieu et liaison a l'essieu fabriquée tellement

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	BE CH DE ES FR GB IT LI NL SE TR

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Priority:

22.02.2000 US 535668

(43)	Date of publication of application:
	29.03.2006 Bulletin 2006/13

(62)	Application number of the earlier application in accordance with Art. 76 EPC:
	01910755.6 / 1257429

(73)	Proprietor: Hendrickson International Corporation
	Itasca, IL 60143 (US)

(72)	Inventors:
	Barlas, Serge A. St. Charles, IL 60174 (US) Brannigan, Michael Chicago IL 60615 (US)

(74)	Representative: Stoner, Gerard Patrick et al
	Mewburn Ellis LLP York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6HP London WC2B 6HP (GB)

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References cited: :

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US-A- 3 437 333
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US-A- 5 328 159
US-A- 5 950 971

US-A- 3 386 724
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US-A- 5 921 570

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