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(11) EP 1 668 612 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
14.06.2006 Bulletin 2006/24

(21) Application number: 04751267.8

(22) Date of filing: 30.04.2004
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
G08B 13/14(1968.09)
(86) International application number:
PCT/US2004/013809
(87) International publication number:
WO 2004/100098 (18.11.2004 Gazette 2004/47)
(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

(30) Priority: 01.05.2003 US 466760 P

(71) Applicant: MeadWestvaco Corporation
Laurel, Maryland 20723 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • CAMPERO, Richard, J.
    Ellicott City, MD 21042 (US)
  • WEEL, Martin, D.
    Silverado, CA 92676 (US)

(74) Representative: Haines, Miles John L.S. 
D Young & Co 120 Holborn
London EC1N 2DY
London EC1N 2DY (GB)

   


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