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EP 1 799 508 A1

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(43) Date of publication: 27.06.2007 Bulletin 2007/26 (21) Application number: 04768796.7 (22) Date of filing: 08.10.2004

(51) International Patent Classification (IPC):  B60P 7/08(2006.01) (86) International application number: PCT/GB2004/004262 (87) International publication number: WO 2006/037936 (13.04.2006 Gazette 2006/15)

(84) Designated Contracting States: DE ES FR GB (71) Applicant: Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0DB (GB)	(72) Inventors: NEALE, Brian, Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd Bedfordshire MK43 0DB (GB) MURPHY, Ann, Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd Bedfordshire MK43 0DB (GB) (74) Representative: Hufton, Victoria Alice et al Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd IP Dept., Cranfield Technology Park Moulsoe Road Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0DB Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0DB (GB)