PCT Gazette, Weekly Issue No. 44, 1999

44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12691

SECTION I

PUBLISHED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS

DEMANDES INTERNATIONALES PUBLIÉES

(51) Not classified / non classée (54) • GENERATION OF PACKAGING SYS- (51) Not classified / non classée TEM FOR HUMAN RECOMBINANT (11) WO 99/55131 (13) A2 ADENOVIRAL VECTORS (11) WO 99/55134 (13) A2 (21) PCT/CH99/00421 • PRODUCTION DE SYSTEMES (21) PCT/US99/09183 D’ENCAPSULATION DE VECTEURS (22) 8 Sep/sep 1999 (08.09.1999) D’ADENOVIRUS RECOMBINANTS (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) HUMAINS (25) de (26) de (25) en (26) en (71) INTROGENE B.V. [NL/NL]; Wassenaarse- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) weg 72, NL–2333 AL Leiden (NL). (30) 09/069,023 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (54) • ENERGY STORAGE UNIT, PREFERA- (72) VOGELS, Ronald; Van Rietlaan 4, BLY FOR A HEARING AID, METHOD NL–3461 HW Linschoten (NL). BOUT, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FOR CHARGING SAID ENERGY STO- Abraham; Coymansstraat 24, NL–2751 AR (54) COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RAGE UNIT, AND A DEVICE FOR Moerkapelle (NL). • FOR IDENTIFYING APOPTOSIS SI- CARRYING OUT THE METHOD (74) OTTEVANGERS, S., U.; Vereenigde Oc- GNALING PATHWAY INHIBITORS • UNITE DE STOCKAGE D’ENERGIE, trooibureaux, Nieuwe Parklaan 97, NL–2587 AND ACTIVATORS DE PREFERENCE POUR UN AP- BN The Hague (NL). COMPOSITIONS ET PROCEDES PAREIL AUDITIF, PROCEDE POUR • SERVANT A IDENTIFIER DES IN- CHARGER CETTE UNITE DE STO- (81) AU CA JP MX NZ. HIBITEURS ET DES ACTIVATEURS CKAGE D’ENERGIE ET DISPOSITIF DU TRAJET DE SIGNALISATION DE POUR METTRE EN OEUVRE LEDIT L’APOPTOSE PROCEDE (51) Not classified / non classée (71) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY (71) PHONAK AG [CH/CH]; Laubisrütistrasse (11) WO 99/55133 (13) A2 OF MICHIGAN [US/US]; Wolverine To- 28, CH–8712 Stäfa (CH). wer, Room 2071, 3003 South State Street, (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/NO99/00130 Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (US). les États désignés sauf US) (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (72) NUNEZ, Gabriel; 2121 Crestland, Ann (72, 75) WUERSCH, Christoph [CH/CH]; Arbor, MI 48104 (US). INOHARA, Nao- Hauptstrasse 43, CH–8867 Niederurnen (25) no (26) en hiro; 2457 Stone Road, Ann Arbor, MI (CH). VAN OERLE, Gerard [CH/CH]; (30) 19981906 28 Apr/avr 1998 NO 48105 (US). KOSEKI, Takeyoshi; 1325 Guschstrasse 50, CH–8610 Uster (CH). (28.04.1998) McIntyre Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (US). (74) TROESCH SCHEIDEGGER WERNER (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) CARROLL, Peter, G. et al. / etc.; Medlen AG; Siewerdtstrasse 95, Postfach, CH–8050 & Carroll, LLP, Suite 2200, 220 Montgo- Zürich (CH). (54) • INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION mery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 (US). NETWORK (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BB BG BR BY CA CH CA CH CN CR CU CZ DE DK DM EE ES • RESEAU DE COMMUNICATION IN- TERACTIF CN CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HU IL IS FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN JP KE KG KP KR KZ LK LR LS LT LU IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT (71) BRAND ANS [NO/NO]; Novarmen 19, LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ N–4044 Hafrsfjord (NO). PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK TJ TM TR TT PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM (for all designated States except / pour tous UA UG UZ VN; AP (GH GM KE LS MW TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP les États désignés sauf US) SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (72, 75) SKADSEM, Sigve [NO/NO]; Novar- DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB men 19, N–4044 Hafrsfjord (NO). PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (74) HÅMSØ, Borge et al. / etc.; Håmsø Patent- TD TG). byrå Ans, P.O. Box 171, N–4301 Sandnes Published / Publiée : (h) (NO). Published / Publiée : (f), (g) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (51)6 A01B 1/22, 1/02, B25G 1/01 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 6 (51) Not classified / non classée GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (11) WO 99/55135 (13) A1 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (11) WO 99/55132 (13) A2 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (21) PCT/AU99/00279 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (21) PCT/NL99/00235 (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (25) en (26) en (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (25) en (26) en (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (30) 63580/98 24 Apr/avr 1998 AU IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (24.04.1998) (30) 09/065,752 24 Apr/avr 1998 US CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (24.04.1998) TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • IMPACT CUSHIONING DEVICE 44/1999 12692 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

• DISPOSITIF AMORTISSANT LES IM- (30) 9802527–3 13 Jul/juil 1998 SE (51)6 A01G 9/14 // 9/24 PACTS (13.07.1998) (11) WO 99/55139 (13) A1 (71, 72) NICHOLL, Walter [AU/AU]; 9 Red- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) tingle Road, Westfield, Perth, W.A. 6112 (54) • ARRANGEMENT FOR RAISING AND (21) PCT/FI99/00349 (AU). LOWERING A TOOL IN AN AGRI- (74) WRAY & ASSOCIATES; 239 Adelaide CULTURAL IMPLEMENT (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) Terrace, Perth, W.A. 6000 (AU). • SYSTEME PERMETTANT DE SOU- LEVER ET D’ABAISSER UN OUTIL (25) fi (26) en (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY D’UN MATERIEL AGRICOLE CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 980937 28 Apr/avr 1998 FI GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (71) VÄDERSTAD–VERKEN AB [SE/SE]; (28.04.1998) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV P.O. Box 85, S–590 21 Väderstad (SE). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (for all designated States except / pour tous RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (72, 75) STARK, Crister [SE/SE]; Lejonbacken, GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (54) • PLANT GROWING METHOD AND S–590 21 Väderstad (SE). KJELLSSON, GREENHOUSE (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Mats [SE/SE]; Nya Tanneforsvägen 37, (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR S–582 42 Linköping (SE). MONZON, • PROCEDE DE CULTURE DE PLANTES IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF Lars [SE/SE]; Gränsliden 64, S–582 74 ET SERRE CORRESPONDANTE CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD Linköping (SE). LARSSON, Lennart TG). [SE/SE]; Stentorpsvägen 4, S–590 18 (71) LUOMUTALO 2000 OY [FI/FI]; Mantorp (SE). Hämeenojankatu 10 B 22, FIN–24260 Salo (FI). (74) BERG, S., A. et al. / etc.; Albihns Patent- (51)6 A01B 3/46 (for all designated States except / pour tous byrå Stockholm AB, P.O. Box 5581, S–114 les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55136 (13) A1 85 Stockholm (SE). (21) PCT/FR99/00964 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (72, 75) RIIHIMÄKI, Veijo [FI/FI]; Tammi- CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB haantie 1, FIN–02940 Espoo (FI). KALLO- (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE NEN, Jorma [FI/FI]; Hämeenojankatu 10 B KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV 22, FIN–24260 Salo (FI). (25) fr (26) fr MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (30) 98/05455 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR (74) PATENTTITOIMISTO KARI PIRHO- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (24.04.1998) NEN OY; P.O. Box 71, FIN–20101 Turku GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (FI). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (54) • SEMI–MOUNTED GANG PLOUGH IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD WITH ARTICULATED FIXTURE CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG • CHARRUE MULTI–SOCS SEMI– TG). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD PORTEE AVEC BATI ARTICULE Published / Publiée : (c) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (71) CHARRUES NAUD [FR/FR]; R.D. 752, 6 UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE F–49600 Andreze (FR). (51) A01D 34/52 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55138 (13) A1 BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE les États désignés sauf US) CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (21) PCT/GB99/01294 (72, 75) NAUD, Bernard [FR/FR]; La Va- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM landière, F–49600 Andreze (FR). (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) PHELIP, Bruno; Cabinet Harlé & Phélip, (25) en (26) en 7, rue de Madrid, F–75008 Paris (FR). (30) 9808999.8 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB (29.04.1998) (51)6 A01G 13/02 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55140 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (54) MOWING MACHINE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV • MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT • FAUCHEUSE (21) PCT/FI99/00355 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (71, 72) BROOMHALL, Keith [GB/GB]; New- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH hall, Sneath Road, Aslacton, Norwich NR15 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA 2DS (GB). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (25) fi (26) en (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (74) COWAN, David, Robert; Lewis & Taylor, IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF 5 The Quadrant, Coventry CV1 2EL (GB). (30) 980927 28 Apr/avr 1998 FI CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (28.04.1998) TG). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (51)6 A01B 23/02, A01C 7/20, F16B 2/06 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (54) • A PROTECTIVE DEVICE OR SIMILAR RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA DISPOSITIF DE PROTECTION OU (11) WO 99/55137 (13) A1 • UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM ANALOGUE (21) PCT/SE99/00665 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (71, 72) PYYKKÖ, Harry [FI/FI]; Vihertie 42F, (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT FIN–01620 Vantaa (FI). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (25) sv (26) en CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) LAITINEN, Pauli, S.; Patentti–Laitinen (30) 9801468–1 24 Apr/avr 1998 SE OY, P.O. Box 29, FIN–02771 Espoo (FI). 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(81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (74) HOCHBERG, D., Peter; D. Peter Hoch- DES PRODUITS NETTOYANTS CON- d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA berg Co., L.P.A., The Baker Building, 6th TENUS DANS UN RECIPIENT DE CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle ﬂoor, 1940 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH MELANGE d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle 44114–2294 (US). d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (71, 72) FÖRSTER, Martin [DE/DE]; Gerwig- d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (81) CA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR strasse 25, D–78234 Engen (DE). d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). d’utilité) GB GE GH GM HU ID IL IS JP (74) WEISS, Peter; Zeppelinstrasse 4, D–78234 KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU Engen (DE). LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL 6 (51) A01H 1/02, 5/12 (81) CA US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (Utility FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM TR TT (11) WO 99/55143 (13) A1 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (21) PCT/NL99/00236 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (51)6 A01K 13/00, A61D 9/00, 3/00 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (11) WO 99/55145 (13) A1 (25) nl (26) en CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (21) PCT/RU98/00379 TG). (30) 1009044 29 Apr/avr 1998 NL (29.04.1998) (22) 13 Nov/nov 1998 (13.11.1998)

(51)6 A01G 25/02, B29C 47/02 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) ru (26) ru

(11) WO 99/55141 (13) A1 (54) • STRICT SELF POLLINATING PLANTS (30) 98107682 29 Apr/avr 1998 RU WITH MODIFIED FLOWER MOR- (29.04.1998) (21) PCT/GR99/00017 PHOLOGY (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) • PLANTES SE REPRODUISANT PAR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) STRICTE POLLINISATION, DONT LA (25) en (26) en FLEUR PRESENTE UNE MORPHOLO- (54) • DEVICE FOR PROTECTING AN ANI- MAL (30) 980100147 27 Apr/avr 1998 GR GIE MODIFIEE (27.04.1998) • SYSTEME PERMETTANT DE PROTE- (71) RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAAD- GER UN ANIMAL (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) HANDEL B.V. [NL/NL]; Burgemeester Cre- zeelaan 40, NL–2678 KX De Lier (NL). (71, 72) ILIINSKAYA, Svetlana Olegovna (54) • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE (for all designated States except / pour tous [RU/RU]; ul. Miklukho–Maklaya, 45–71, MANUFACTURE OF A DRIP IRRIGA- les États désignés sauf US) Moscow, 117485 (RU). TION CONDUIT • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF DE (72, 75) VAN DER ZEEUW, Eveline, Johanna (74) SHIROKOVA, Tatiyana Konstantinovna; FABRICATION D’UN CONDUIT [NL/NL]; Dijkje 128, NL–3077 CM Rotter- ul. Stromynka, 20, MGAPI, K.315, Moscow, D’IRRIGATION AU GOUTTE A dam (NL). 107086 (RU). GOUTTE (74) VAN SOMEREN, Petronella et al. / (81) AU BR CA CN GE JP MX PL SI SK UA (71, 72) DERMITZAKIS, Emmanuil etc.; Arnold & Siedsma, Sweelinckplein 1, UZ; EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ [GR/GR]; 16–18 Papada Street, GR–115 25 NL–2517 GK The Hague (NL). TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR Athens (GR). GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (81) AU BR CN IL IN JP KR MX NZ TR US CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR 6 GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (51) A01K 27/00 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Published / Publiée : (c) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (11) WO 99/55146 (13) A1 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (21) PCT/EP99/02726 (51)6 A01G 25/16 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55142 (13) A1 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (25) de (26) de (21) PCT/US99/08851 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (30) 298 07 761.2 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) TG). (29.04.1998) (25) en (26) en 6 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/070,410 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (51) A01K 5/01, 5/02, 7/00, 7/02, 9/00 (30.04.1998) (54) • RETAINING OR GUIDING MATERIAL (11) WO 99/55144 (13) A1 FOR DOGS AND DOG HARNESS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02801 • MATERIAU DE RETENUE OU DE (54) • SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING FLUID GUIDAGE POUR CHIENS ET HAR- FLOW (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) NAIS POUR CHIENS • SYSTEME DE COMMANDE (25) de (26) de (71) KOCH, Ernst [DE/DE]; Ro- D’ECOULEMENT DE FLUIDE bert–Bosch–Strasse 11, D–86899 Landsberg (30) 198 18 528.6 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (DE). (71) D’ANTONIO CONSULTANTS INTER- (24.04.1998) NATIONAL, INC. [US/US]; 6308 Fly (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) KOCH, Heinrich [DE/DE]; Ro- (71, 72) GIGGEY, Robert [US/US]; 5 Tallwood (54) METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING ANI- • bert–Bosch–Strasse 11, D–86899 Landsberg Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (US). MAL FEED AND/OR CLEANING PRO- (DE). (72) D’ANTONIO, Nicholas, F.; 7695 Admiral DUCTS FROM A MIXING CONTAI- Drive, Liverpool, NY 13090 (US). COL- NER (74) GRÜNECKER, KINKELDEY, STOCK- VIN, Richard, O.; 1948 Connors Road, • PROCEDE POUR DISTRIBUER A DES MAIR & SCHWANHÄUSSER; Maximi- Baldwinsville, NY 13207 (US). ANIMAUX DES ALIMENTS ET/OU lianstrasse 58, D–80538 München (DE). 44/1999 12694 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) DE US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (51)6 A01K 91/08, 73/04, 91/02 (30) 967/98 29 Apr/avr 1998 CH FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (29.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55149 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02742 (51)6 A01K 31/06, E04B 1/00 (54) • DEVICE PROVIDING PROTECTION (11) WO 99/55147 (13) A1 (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) AGAINST INSECT BITES WITHOUT MODIFYING THE ECOLOGICAL BA- (21) PCT/US99/09056 (25) en (26) en LANCE (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (30) GE98A000034 29 Apr/avr 1998 IT • DISPOSITIF POUR PROTEGER (29.04.1998) CONTRE LES PIQURES D’INSECTES (25) en (26) en SANS MODIFIER L’EQUILIBRE (30) 60/083,543 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) ECOLOGIQUE (29.04.1998) (54) FISHING IMPLEMENT (71, 72) STOLL, Kurt [CH/CH]; Rietstrasse 34, • CH–8152 Glattbrugg (CH). (30) 60/087,359 29 May/mai 1998 US • OUTIL DE PECHE (29.05.1998) (74) FELDMANN AG; Kanalstrasse 17, Post- (71, 72) BOLOGNA, Angelo [IT/IT]; Via (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) fach, CH–8152 Glattbrugg (CH). Cavour, 3/4, I–16036 Recco (IT). (54) WILDLIFE HOMES (81) AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ EE • (74) PORSIA, Attilio et al. / etc.; Succ. Ing. GD GE HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KP KR LC HABITAT DE LA FAUNE SAUVAGE • Fischetti & Weber, Via Caffaro, 3/2, I–16124 LK LR LT LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ PL (71, 72) WOYTOWITZ, Joseph, L., Jr. Genova (IT). RO SG SI SK SL TR TT UA US UZ VN [US/US]; 2716 Erdman Avenue, Baltimore, YU; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ (81) AU IL JP MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE MD 21213 (US). UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (74) McCANN, Clifton, E. et al. / etc.; Lane, SE). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA Aitken & McCann, 2600 Virginia Avenue, (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR N.W., Washington, DC 20037 (US). NE SN TD TG). (51)6 A01K 97/02, 85/01, 79/02 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Published / Publiée : (c) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (11) WO 99/55150 (13) A1 (51)6 A01N 3/00 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (21) PCT/US99/09506 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (11) WO 99/55152 (13) A1 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (21) PCT/GB99/01242 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (25) en (26) en (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (30) 60/083,721 30 Apr/avr 1998 US CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (25) en (26) en (30.04.1998) MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (30) 9808637.4 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (30) 60/098,242 29 Aug/août 1998 US (24.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) (29.08.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 A01K 63/00, 63/02 (54) • PRESERVATION OF PLANT MATE- (54) BIOELECTRIC SIMULATING FI- RIAL (11) WO 99/55148 (13) A1 • SHHOOK AND LURE AND METHOD • CONSERVATION DE MATERIEL VE- (21) PCT/GB99/01229 OF USING SAME GETAL HAMEÇON ET LEURRE SIMULANT (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) • (71) THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE L’ACTIVITE BIOELECTRIQUE, PRO- UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS CEDE D’UTILISATION ASSOCIE (25) en (26) en [GB/GB]; 66 North Street, St. Andrews, (30) 9809170.5 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB (71, 72) SAFWAT, Sherif [US/US]; 1925 Don- Fife KY16 9ST (GB). (29.04.1998) ner Avenue #3, Davis, CA 95615 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) SCHREIBER, Donald, E.; P.O. Box (72, 75) RIDDELL, Frank, Gordon [GB/GB]; 64150, Sunnyvale, CA 94088–4150 (US). 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(54) CUT–FLOWER FRESHNESS RETEN- Published / Publiée : (c) • WESTPHALEN, Karl–Otto [DE/DE]; TIVE Mausbergweg 58, D–67346 Speyer (DE). • AGENT DE CONSERVATION DE FRAI- (51)6 A01N 25/30, 57/20 WALTER, Helmut [DE/DE]; Grünstadter CHEUR POUR FLEURS COUPEES Strasse 82, D–67283 Obrigheim (DE). (11) WO 99/55155 (13) A1 (71) OTSUKA KAGAKU KABUSHIKI KAI- (74) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; SHA [JP/JP]; 2–27, Otedori 3–chome, (21) PCT/US99/08918 D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). Chuo–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka–fu 540–0021 (JP). 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MORIYAMA, Tomoko • COMPOSITION CONCENTREE DE (21) PCT/US99/09205 [JP/JP]; Otsuka Kagaku Kabushiki Kaisha, COMPOSE DE TRAITEMENT POUR Naruto Factory, 615, aza Hanamen, Satoura, PLANTES SOUS FORME D’ACIDE (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) Satoura–cho, Naruto–shi, Tokushima–ken (25) en (26) en 772–0021 (JP). SAKA, Kenichi [JP/JP]; (71) MONSANTO COMPANY [US/US]; 800 Otsuka Kagaku Kabushiki Kaisha, Na- N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO (30) 60/083,725 30 Apr/avr 1998 US ruto Factory, 615, aza Hanamen, Satoura, 63189 (US). (30.04.1998) Satoura–cho, Naruto–shi, Tokushima–ken (72) GILLESPIE, Jane, L.; 7229 Cornell, St. 772–0021 (JP). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Louis, MO 63130 (US). (74) TAMURA, Iwao; Tamura Patent Ofﬁce, (54) • R–RABEPRAZOLE COMPOSITIONS 4–5–103, Terauchi 1–chome, Toyonaka–shi, (74) NORRIS, John, D.; Arnold White & Dur- AND METHODS kee, P.O. Box 4433, Houston, TX 77210 Osaka–fu 560–0872 (JP). 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GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (11) WO 99/55165 (13) A1 KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (21) PCT/EP99/02795 SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (25) en (26) en RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (30) 98201336.9 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA ML MR NE SN TD TG). (24.04.1998) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (30) 98307462.6 15 Sep/sep 1998 EP IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (15.09.1998) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (51)6 A23G TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55169 (13) A2 Published / Publiée : (c) (54) • FOODSTUFF WITH SKIN CON- (21) PCT/US99/08300 TAINING PROTEIN AND HY- DROCOLLOID (51)6 A23B 4/10, 4/12, 4/20, A23L 1/315 (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) • PRODUIT ALIMENTAIRES POURVU (11) WO 99/55167 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en D’UNE PEAU A BASE DE PROTEINES ET D’HYDROCOLLOIDES (21) PCT/US99/09461 (30) 09/066,140 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) 44/1999 12698 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) KÜNZLE FARMA AG [CH/CH]; (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) Bahnhofstrasse 1, CH–8587 Oberaach (54) • CRYOGENIC PROCESSOR FOR LI- (CH). (25) fr (26) fr QUID FEED PREPARATION OF A (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 98/05390 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR FREE–FLOWING FROZEN PRODUCT les États désignés sauf US) AND METHOD FOR FREEZING LI- (29.04.1998) QUID COMPOSITION (72, 75) KÜNZLE, René [CH/CH]; Bahnhof- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • DISPOSITIF DE TRANSFORMATION strasse 1, CH–8587 Oberaach (CH). CRYOGENIQUE D’UNE PREPARA- (54) • SWEETENING COMPOSITION AND (74) BÜCHEL, V.REVY & PARTNER; Ze- TION LIQUIDE D’UN PRODUIT FOOD PRODUCTS CONTAINING dernpark/Bronschhoferstrasse 31, Postfach SURGELE FLUIDE ET PROCEDE DE SAME 907, CH–9500 Wil (CH). CONGELATION DE CETTE COMPO- • COMPOSITION EDULCORANTE ET SITION (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES LA CON- TENANT (71) DIPPIN’ DOTS, INC. [US/US]; 5101 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE Charter Oak Drive, Paducah, KY 42001 HU IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (71) ROQUETTE FRERES [FR/FR]; F–62136 (US). LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX Lestrem (FR). NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK TJ (72) JONES, Curt, D.; 3 Meadow Links Drive, TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN; AP (GH (72) RIBADEAU–DUMAS, Guillaume; 18, Paducah, KY 42001 (US). JONES, Stanley, GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM rue Claude Monet, F–59237 Verlinghem O.; 2655 Old Metropolis Road, Vienna, IL AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (FR). FOUACHE, Catherine; 6, route 62995 (US). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT Nationale, F–62113 Sailly Labourse (FR). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI DUFLOT, Pierrick; 773, rue de la Neuve (74) JONES, Milford, D.; 578 Ducks Lane, CM GA GN ML MR NE SN TD TG). Voie, F–62136 La Couture (FR). Grand Chain, IL 62914 (US). (74) BOULINGUIEZ, Didier; Cabinet Plasse- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA raud, 84, rue d’Amsterdam, F–75440 Paris 6 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (51) A23L 1/22, 1/27, 2/56 Cedex 09 (FR). GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (11) WO 99/55172 (13) A1 (81) CZ HU PL RO RU SK. MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (21) PCT/US99/09068 SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG 7 UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (51) A23L 1/305 SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55174 (13) A1 DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (21) PCT/FR99/00919 PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (30) 09/066,256 27 Apr/avr 1998 US GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (27.04.1998) (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) fr (26) fr (51)6 A23J 1/20, 3/08, 3/16, A23C 9/00, 21/00 (54) • FLAVORED OIL–IN–VINEGAR MI- (30) 09/065,174 23 Apr/avr 1998 US CROEMULSION CONCENTRATES, (23.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55170 (13) A1 METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME (30) 99/04752 15 Apr/avr 1999 FR (21) PCT/FI99/00347 (15.04.1999) • CONCENTRATS AROMATISES DE (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) MICROEMULSION HUILE DANS VI- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) NAIGRE (25) ﬁ (26) en (54) • PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT, FOOD (71) McCORMICK & COMPANY, INC. COMPOSITION CONTAINING SAME, (30) 980945 29 Apr/avr 1998 FI [US/US]; 18 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD PREPARATION METHOD AND USE (29.04.1998) 21152–6000 (US). • COMPLEMENT PROTEIQUE, COMPO- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SITION ALIMENTAIRE LE CONTE- (72) LOGAN, Steven, S.; 365 Pine Valley Drive, NANT, LEUR PROCEDE DE PREPA- (54) • METHOD FOR ISOLATION AND MO- Felton, PA 17322 (US). 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KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD Breese–Majerowicz, 3, avenue de l’Opéra, MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO F–75001 Paris (FR). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY 6 UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE (51) A23K 1/175 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (11) WO 99/55171 (13) A1 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (21) PCT/CH98/00166 MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (25) de (26) de AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (51)6 A23L 1/236, A23G 3/30 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (11) WO 99/55173 (13) A1 (54) • LICKING STONE CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). • PIERRE A LECHER (21) PCT/FR99/00979 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12699

(51)6 A23L 3/18 // A23C 3/033 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (74) JONES, Harry, C., III et al. / etc.; CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE Pennie & Edmonds LLP, 1155 Avenue of the (11) WO 99/55175 (13) A1 GH GM HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ Americas, New York, NY 10036 (US). (21) PCT/SE99/00696 LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG (81) AU CA GB JP NZ; EP (AT BE CH CY DE (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ SE). (25) en (26) en UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU (30) 9801507–6 29 Apr/avr 1998 SE TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (51)6 A41D 13/00, A62B 23/02 (29.04.1998) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) NE SN TD TG). (11) WO 99/55179 (13) A1 (54) • A METHOD OF MAINTAINING THE (21) PCT/US99/09204 PRESSURE DIFFERENCE IN A HEAT 6 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) TREATMENT PLANT (51) A41C 3/02, 3/12 (25) en (26) en • PROCEDE PERMETTANT DE MAIN- (11) WO 99/55177 (13) A1 TENIR LA DIFFERENCE DE PRES- (30) 09/069,359 29 Apr/avr 1998 US SION DANS UNE INSTALLATION DE (21) PCT/JP99/02066 (29.04.1998) TRAITEMENT THERMIQUE (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FI- NANCE S.A. [CH/CH]; 70, avenue (25) ja (26) ja (54) • DISPOSABLE AEROSOL MASK WITH Général–Guisan, CH–1009 Pully (CH). DISPARATE PORTIONS (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 10/117456 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP (27.04.1998) • MASQUE FILTRANT LES PARTI- les États désignés sauf US) CULES D’AEROSOL EQUIPE DE (72, 75) GÖRANSSON, Christer [SE/SE]; Gyl- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) PARTIES DISTINCTES lenpalmsgatan 2, S–211 30 Malmö (SE). 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(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (for all designated States except / pour tous CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV les États désignés sauf US) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (72, 75) YAMAUCHI, Hiromi [JP/JP]; Wacoal MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Corp., 29, Nakajima–cho, Kisshoin, Mi- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA nami–ku, Kyoto–shi, Kyoto 601–8530 (JP). UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP SAKAKI, Shuji [JP/JP]; Wacoal Corp., KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 29, Nakajima–cho, Kisshoin, Minami–ku, AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF Kyoto–shi, Kyoto 601–8530 (JP). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI TG). (74) HASEGAWA, Yoshiki et al. / etc.; Soei CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Patent And Law Firm, Okura–Honkan, 6–12, Ginza 2–chome, Chuo–ku, Tokyo 104–0061 (JP). (51)6 A41B 11/00 (51)6 A41D 13/00 (11) WO 99/55176 (13) A1 (81) CN ID JP KR SG US VN; EP (AT BE CH (11) WO 99/55180 (13) A1 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (21) PCT/US99/03344 NL PT SE). (21) PCT/US99/09299 (22) 17 Feb/fév 1999 (17.02.1999) (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (51)6 A41D 1/02 (25) en (26) en (30) 09/065,696 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (11) WO 99/55178 (13) A1 (30) 60/093,061 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (30.04.1998) (21) PCT/US99/09465 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/191,580 13 Nov/nov 1998 US (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (13.11.1998) (54) • ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR CLO- THING ITEMS (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • DISPOSITIF DE FIXATION POUR AR- (54) DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE TICLES VESTIMENTAIRES (30) 09/069,874 30 Apr/avr 1998 US • (30.04.1998) FACE OF A WEARER (71) VIABLE PRODUCTS, LLC [US/US]; • DISPOSITIF DE PROTECTION DU VI- 14025 Fairway Island Drive #312, Orlando, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SAGE FL 32837 (US). (54) • GOLF JACKET (71) TECNOL MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. (72) JONES, Hanns, Franklin; 249 Magellan • BLOUSON DE GOLF [US/US]; 7201 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOU- Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34758 (US). 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(74) DORITY & MANNING, P.A.; Suite 15, (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71, 72) DAY, Richard [US/US]; 411 Wisdom, 700 East North Street, Greenville, SC 29602 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE Jackson, TN 38301 (US). (US). GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN (74) VEAL, Robert, J. et al. / etc.; Veal (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG & Associates, Suite 125, 200 Cahaba Park CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242 (US). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL (81) AU BR CA CN JP KR MX; EP (AT BE CH KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES NL PT SE). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML Published / Publiée : (a) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM MR NE SN TD TG). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (51)6 A43B 7/18 LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI 6 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (51) A43B 3/16 (11) WO 99/55185 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55183 (13) A2 (21) PCT/GB99/01245 (51)6 A41G 3/00 (21) PCT/US99/09209 (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55181 (13) A1 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/IB98/00864 (25) en (26) en (30) 9808874.3 27 Apr/avr 1998 GB (27.04.1998) (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) (30) 09/069,299 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • (54) DISPOSABLE SHOE COVER • ARTICLE CHAUSSANT (54) • HAIRPIECE WITH REINFORCED • MESH BASE • COUVRE–CHAUSSURE JETABLE (71, 72) SEYMOUR, Keahinuimakahahaika- lani, Howard [US/GB]; 61 Church Hill • POSTICHE PRESENTANT UNE BASE (71) TECNOL MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. A MAILLE RENFORCEE Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3JA [US/US]; 7201 Industrial Park Boulevard, (GB). Fort Worth, TX 76180 (US). 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(21) PCT/KR99/00133 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Published / Publiée : (c) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (22) 25 Mar/mar 1999 (25.03.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (51)6 A43D 1/04, 119/00 (25) en (26) en RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (11) WO 99/55186 (13) A1 (30) 1998/14610 24 Apr/avr 1998 KR UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (24.04.1998) (21) PCT/IB99/00769 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (30) 1999/8647 15 Mar/mar 1999 KR BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (15.03.1999) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (25) it (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) MI98A000919 29 Apr/avr 1998 IT (54) • CAP WITH HINGED ULTRAVIOLET (29.04.1998) RAY VISOR (51)6 A43B 5/00, A43C 15/02 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • CASQUETTE POURVUE D’UNE VI- (11) WO 99/55184 (13) A1 SIERE ARTICULEE, ASSURANT UNE (54) • MACHINE FOR THE AUTOMATIC PROTECTION CONTRE LES ULTRA- (21) PCT/US99/01676 PROCESSING OF SHOE PARTS VIOLETS (22) 27 Jan/jan 1999 (27.01.1999) • MACHINE POUR LE TRAITEMENT (71) IL SUNG INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AUTOMATIQUE DE PIECES DE [KR/KR]; 42, Songpa–dong, Songpa–ku, (25) en (26) en CHAUSSURES Seoul 138–170 (KR). (30) 09/066,663 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (71) OFFICINA MECCANICA B.D.F. S.R.L. (72) JUNG, Jin, Yeal; 301–308, Hangaram (27.04.1998) [IT/IT]; Via Trento, 54, Fraz. Molino Del Hanyang Apt., Burim–dong, Dongan–ku, Conte, I–27023 Cassolnovo (IT). Anyang–si, Gyungki–do 431–065 (KR). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (74) LEE, Chul et al. / etc.; 1543–12, Seo- (54) • ATHLETIC SHOE SOLE cho–3dong, Seocho–ku, Seoul 137–073 • SEMELLE DE CHAUSSURE DE (72, 75) CERIANI, Davide [IT/IT]; Via per (KR). SPORT Cassolnovo, 8, I–27023 Cassolnovo (IT). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12701

(74) FAGGIONI, Marco et al. / etc.; Fumero (71) WINTER CVD TECHNIK GMBH (71) MAINLAND MARKETING, INC. Studio Consulenza Brevetti S.n.c., Via S. [DE/DE]; Königgrätzstrasse 14, D–22609 [US/US]; 102 Princeton Avenue, Half Agnese, 12, I–20123 Milano (IT). Hamburg (DE). Moon Bay, CA 94019 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (81) CN US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI les États désignés sauf US) (72) NYKOLUK, Cory, O.; 731 Bay Street, FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Suisun, CA 94585 (US). (72, 75) WINTER, Ernst, Michael [DE/DE]; Königgrätzstrasse 14, D–22609 Hamburg (74) HOHBACH, Harold, C. et al. / etc.; Flehr Hohbach Test Albritton & Herbert LLP, Suite (51)6 A44B (DE). SCHÄFER, Lothar [DE/DE]; Im Morrweg 1, D–38527 Abbesbüttel (DE). 3400, 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, (11) WO 99/55187 (13) A2 MATTHEE, Thorsten [DE/DE]; Pappel- CA 94111–4187 (US). weg 19, D–38527 Meine (DE). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (21) PCT/KR99/00207 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (74) LIEBELT, Rolf; Ballindamm 15, D–20095 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) Hamburg (DE). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (25) en (26) en (81) CA CN JP RU US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (30) 1998/7276 U 29 Apr/avr 1998 KR SE). UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (29.04.1998) MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (30) 1999/11380 1 Apr/avr 1999 KR Published / Publiée : (c) CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (01.04.1999) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA 6 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51) A45C 5/14 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (54) • EYEBROW DRESSING STAMPER AP- (11) WO 99/55189 (13) A2 PARATUS (21) PCT/EP99/02773 (51)6 A45C 7/00, B42F 7/14 • TAMPON POUR DESSINER LES SOURCILS (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55191 (13) A1

(71) WHANG, Young, Ok [KR/KR]; 106–903 (25) de (26) de (21) PCT/US99/07463 Line–kwangjang Apt., 985, Bongsun–dong, (22) 5 Apr/avr 1999 (05.04.1999) Nam–gu, Kwangju 503–061 (KR). (30) 298 07 481.8 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (for all designated States except / pour tous (24.04.1998) (25) en (26) en les États désignés sauf US) (30) 298 20 726.5 19 Nov/nov 1998 DE (30) 09/065,996 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (71, 72) KIM, Young, Yug [KR/KR]; 391, Yang- (19.11.1998) (24.04.1998) san–dong, Kwangsan–gu, Kwangju 506–408 (KR). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) KIM, Yeon, Soo; 648–23, Yeoksam–dong, (54) • SUITCASE (54) • BINDER WITH ELASTIC GUSSET Kangnam–gu, Seoul 135–080 (KR). • VALISE • SACOCHE A GOUSSET ELASTIQUE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) MP MICHAEL PFEIFFER DESIGN & (71) THE MEAD CORPORATION [US/US]; CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD MARKETING GMBH [DE/DE]; Fichtens- Courthouse Plaza N.E., Dayton, OH 45463 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG trasse 25, D–85649 Hofolding (DE). (US). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (for all designated States except / pour tous MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO les États désignés sauf US) (72) MOOR, Marc, L.; 243 Lonsdale Avenue, RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Oakwood, OH 45419 (US). UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (72, 75) PFEIFFER, Michael [DE/DE]; Am LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ Mitterfeld 3, D–85649 Faistenhaar (DE). (74) LEVY, Mark, P. et al. / etc.; Thompson BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE Hine & Flory LLP, 2000 Courthouse CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (74) KINZEBACH, Werner et al. / etc.; Plaza N.E., P.O. Box 8801, Dayton, OH MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner, Postfach 45401–8801 (US). GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 86 06 49, D–81633 München (DE). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP (51)6 A44C 17/00, G04B 19/12 KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (11) WO 99/55188 (13) A1 SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (51)6 A45C 5/14, 7/00, 13/04, 13/36 UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW (21) PCT/EP99/02654 SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (11) WO 99/55190 (13) A1 (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (21) PCT/US99/08925 (25) de (26) de PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (30) 298 07 331.5 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (23.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (30) 298 17 072.8 23 Sep/sep 1998 DE (51)6 A45D 40/20, B43K 23/00, 19/02, 19/14 (30) 09/066,644 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (23.09.1998) (24.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55192 (13) A1 (30) 298 17 487.1 1 Oct/oct 1998 DE (01.10.1998) (30) 09/251,925 17 Feb/fév 1999 US (21) PCT/US99/07385 (17.02.1999) (30) 298 20 230.1 12 Nov/nov 1998 DE (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (12.11.1998) (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • EXPANDABLE BAG WITH STIFFE- NING MEMBER (30) 60/083,000 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (54) • ORNAMENTAL STONES • VALISE EXTENSIBLE COMPORTANT • PIERRES ORNEMENTALES UN ELEMENT DE RENFORCEMENT (30) Not furnished / 22 Apr/avr 1999 US non communiqué (22.04.1999) 44/1999 12702 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 A46B 11/00 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (54) • FLAT FOLDING WRITING INSTRU- (11) WO 99/55194 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en MENT • INSTRUMENT D’ECRITURE POU- (21) PCT/EP99/02560 (30) 09/067,141 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) VANT ETRE PLIE DANS UNE CONFI- (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) GURATION PLATE (25) de (26) de (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71, 72) JOHNSON, Gary, D. [US/US]; 151 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013 (US). (30) 198 18 553.7 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (54) • VIDEO DISPLAY POSITIONING SYS- TEM (74) HOLTZ, Leonard; Frishauf, Holtz, Good- (24.04.1998) SYSTEME DE POSITIONNEMENT man, Langer & Chick, P.C., 25th ﬂoor, 767 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (US). D’ECRAN VIDEO (54) METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLAS- (81) AU BR CA CN JP MX; EP (AT BE CH CY • (71, 72) TALASANI, Raghuram, Reddy DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL TIC TOOTHBRUSH [IN/US]; 5055 Von Scheele Drive #724, San PT SE). • PROCEDE POUR LA FABRICATION Antonio, TX 78229 (US). D’UNE BROSSE A DENTS EN PLAS- Published / Publiée : (c) TIQUE (74) KAMMER, Mark, A.; Kammer & Huff, PLLC, Suite 304, 750 E. Mulberry, San (71) F.A. RUEB HOLDING GMBH [DE/DE]; (51)6 A46B Antonio, TX 78212 (US). Oberfeldstrasse 1–5, D–79677 Schönau (11) WO 99/55193 (13) A2 (DE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (for all designated States except / pour tous CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (21) PCT/US99/08819 les États désignés sauf US) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (72, 75) RUEB, Fritz, A. [DE/DE]; Oberfeld, MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (25) en (26) en D–79677 Schönau (DE). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (74) SCHMITT, Hans et al. / etc.; (30) 09/067,728 28 Apr/avr 1998 US KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Dreikönigstrasse 13, D–79102 Freiburg (28.04.1998) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (DE). (30) 09/293,019 16 Apr/avr 1999 US BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (16.04.1999) (81) AU CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • AUTOMATED PROCESS AND AP- PARATUS FOR SUBSTANTIALLY (51)6 A46D 1/00 (51)6 A47B 9/10, A47C 3/30, B25H 1/16 // SIMULTANEOUSLY FORMING MUL- A47B 9/20, A47C 3/40 TIPLE ARTICLES HAVING DIFFE- (11) WO 99/55195 (13) A1 RENT PROPERTIES (11) WO 99/55197 (13) A1 (21) PCT/EP99/02403 PROCEDE ET APPAREIL AUTOMA- • (21) PCT/DK98/00180 TISES POUR FORMER DE MUL- (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) TIPLES ARTICLES AYANT DIFFE- (22) 7 May/mai 1998 (07.05.1998) RENTES PROPRIETES (25) de (26) de (63) US 09/067,728 (CON) (30) 198 18 345.3 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (25) da (26) en 28 Apr/avr 1998 (28.04.1998) (24.04.1998) (30) 00142/98 15 Apr/avr 1998 DK (71) GILLETTE CANADA INC. [CA/CA]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (15.04.1998) 16700 Trans Canada, Kirkland, Quebec H9H 4Y8 (CA). (54) • BRISTLE, METHOD FOR PRODU- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous CING SAID BRISTLE AND A DEVICE les États désignés sauf US) WITH A BRISTLE OF THIS TYPE (54) • TELESCOPIC ARRANGEMENT WITH DOUBLE STROKE (72, 75) CONNOLLY, Declan [IE/IE]; Site POIL DE BROSSERIE, SON PROCEDE • DISPOSITIF TELESCOPIQUE 5, Clonwood Clane, County Kildare (IE). DE PRODUCTION ET APPAREIL • FRYAUF, Michael, F. [US/US]; 417 Oli- COMPORTANT UN TEL POIL DE BROSSERIE (71) SYSTEM B8 MØBLER A/S [DK/DK]; phant Street, West Branch, IA 52358 (US). Martin Bachs Vej 3–5, DK–8850 Bjerringbro MCCONNELL, Mark [GB/IE]; 95 The (71) PEDEX & CO. GMBH [DE/DE]; Haupts- (DK). Park, Sallins Road, Naas, County Kildare trasse 67, D–69483 Wald–Michelbach (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous (IE). SZCZECH, Gerald, S. [US/US]; 1229 (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) Hunters Run, Iowa City, IA 52246 (US). les États désignés sauf US) (74) GALLOWAY, Peter, D.; Ladas & Parry, 26 (72, 75) NIELSEN, Tyge, Frank [DK/DK]; West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023 (US) (72, 75) WEIHRAUCH, Georg [DE/DE]; Am Kristiansvej 6, DK–8686 Skanderborg (DK). et al. / etc. Rossert 1, D–69483 Wald–Michelbach (DE). (74) HARALDSTED, Hans, H.; Ing.–& Han- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (74) LICHTI, Heiner et al. / etc.; Postfach 41 delsﬁrma ApS, Ellegaardspark 19, P.O. Box CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 07 60, D–76207 Karlsruhe (DE). 107, DK–3520 Farum (DK). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (81) AU BR CA CN CZ ID IN JP KP KR MX KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT PL RU TR UA US ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP PT SE). UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Published / Publiée : (c) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR US UZ VN YU ZW; EP (AT BE CH CY DE IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (51)6 A47B DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD SE). TG). (11) WO 99/55196 (13) A2 Published / Publiée : (a) (21) PCT/US99/09074 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12703

(51)6 A47B 19/08, 23/04, B43M 17/00 (30) 09/115,060 14 Jul/juil 1998 US (30) 98/12536 2 Oct/oct 1998 FR (14.07.1998) (02.10.1998) (11) WO 99/55198 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/ES99/00111 (54) • AN ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SEAT (54) • DEFORMABLE DEVICE FOR MAIN- (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) SUPPORT TAINING THE END OF ONE OR SEVE- RAL SLATS ON A BED BASE FRAME (25) es (26) es • SUPPORT REGLABLE POUR LES LOMBAIRES DANS UN SIEGE OR THE LIKE (30) U 9801160 28 Apr/avr 1998 ES • DISPOSITIF DEFORMABLE DE (28.04.1998) (71) AMERICAN COMPONENTS, INC. MAINTIEN DE L’EXTREMITE D’UNE [US/US]; P.O. Box 795, Dandridge, TN OU DE PLUSIEURS LATTES SUR LE (30) U 9801161 28 Apr/avr 1998 ES 37725 (US). CADRE D’UN SOMMIER OU AUTRE (28.04.1998) (72) SCHNEIDER, William, E.; 960 Bridge- (71) DELAHOUSSE ET FILS [FR/FR]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) view Hills Drive, Dandridge, TN 37725 F–49320 Vauchrétien (FR). (US). (54) REDUCED SIZE SHEET RACK (for all designated States except / pour tous • les États désignés sauf US) • SUPPORT DE FEUILLES AUX DIMEN- (74) PITTS, Robert, E. et al. / etc.; Pitts and SIONS REDUITES Brittian, P.C., P.O. Box 51295, Knoxville, (72, 75) DELAHOUSSE, Philippe [FR/FR]; 8, TN 37950–1295 (US). rue Jean Commère, F–49100 Angers (FR). (71) PROMOTEC PUBLICIDAD, SL [ES/ES]; DELAHOUSSE, Régis [FR/FR]; "Princé", Calle Independència, 351 bis 6º 1ª, E–08026 (81) CA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR F–49610 Murs Erigne (FR). Barcelona (ES). GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (for all designated States except / pour tous (74) PHELIP, Bruno; Cabinet Harlé & Phélip, les États désignés sauf US) 7, rue de Madrid, F–75009 Paris (FR). 6 (72, 75) MESTRES ARMENGOL, Fernando (51) A47C 23/06, 19/02, 23/00 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY [ES/ES]; Calle Independència, 351 bis 6º CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 1ª, E–08026 Barcelona (ES). LOPEZ FER- (11) WO 99/55201 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE NANDEZ, Francisco [ES/ES]; Calle Inde- (21) PCT/CA99/00354 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV pendència, 351 bis 6º 1ª, E–08026 Barcelona MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (ES). (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (74) MANRESA VAL, Manuel; Calle Girona, (25) en (26) en GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA 34, E–08010 Barcelona (ES). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (30) 09/066,135 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (24.04.1998) GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TG).

(51)6 A47B 31/02 (54) • SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND ME- THODS OF FABRICATING SUPPORT (11) WO 99/55199 (13) A1 STRUCTURES (51)6 A47C 31/00, A62B 35/00, B60R 21/00, STRUCTURES DE SUPPORT ET 22/12 (21) PCT/FR99/01014 • LEURS PROCEDES DE FABRICATION (11) WO 99/55203 (13) A1 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (71, 72) LOBERG, Dwayne, D. [CA/CA]; Box (21) PCT/US99/04577 (25) fr (26) fr 153, Dewinton, Alberta T0L 0X0 (CA). VI- VEIROS, Walter, M. [CA/CA]; 68 Lynn- (22) 3 Mar/mar 1999 (03.03.1999) (30) 98/05636 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR wood Drive S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2C 0S6 (28.04.1998) (CA). (25) en (26) en

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) MARCUS, Martin, J.; Suite 309, 225 (30) 09/069,061 28 Apr/avr 1998 US Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1P9 (28.04.1998) (54) • FOOD DISPENSING CHEST (CA). • CAISSON DE DISTRIBUTION (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) D’ALIMENTS (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (54) • FLEXIBLE AND ADJUSTABLE HAR- (71, 72) VIVILLE, Bernard [FR/FR]; Quartier GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG NESS Le Deffend, F–13122 Ventabren (FR). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD • HARNAIS SOUPLE ET REGLABLE MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (74) RENAUD–GOUD, Thierry; Renaud–Goud RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (71, 72) PONCE DE LEON, Francisco, III Conseil, Le Tertia I, 5, rue Charles Duchesne, UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM [US/US]; 2160 Dorado Drive, Rancho Palos F–13851 Aix–en–Provence Cedex 3 (FR). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Verdes, CA 90275 (US). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (81) AU CA CN JP KR RU US; EP (AT BE CH (74) FARJAMI, Michael; Suite 700, 1875 Cen- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC tury Park East, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (US). NL PT SE). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AU CA CN DE JP KR MX SG. Published / Publiée : (c)

6 (51)6 A47C 3/025, 7/46 (51) A47C 23/06 (51)6 A47F 3/04 (11) WO 99/55200 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55202 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55204 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/09186 (21) PCT/FR99/00963 (21) PCT/FR99/00929 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (25) fr (26) fr (25) fr (26) fr (30) 09/067,205 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 98/05454 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR (30) 98/05078 23 Apr/avr 1998 FR (28.04.1998) (24.04.1998) (23.04.1998) 44/1999 12704 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/067,498 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (27.04.1998) (54) • CLIMATIC CONDITION REPRODU- (54) • CURTAIN HANGING DEVICE CER CABINET (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • DISPOSITIF DE SUSPENSION DE RI- MEUBLE D’ENCEINTE CLIMATIQUE DEAUX • (54) • FLORAL SLEEVE HAVING A DECO- (71) BONNET–NEVE [FR/FR]; 79, rue du RATIVE PATTERN (71) NHK SPRING CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 10, Général Leclerc, F–78403 Chatou (FR). SO- • CACHE–POT A MOTIF DECORATIF Fukuura 3–chome, Kanazawa–ku, Yoko- VIS [FR/FR]; 1 bis, avenue du Général de hama–shi, Kanagawa 236–0004 (JP). Gaulle, Chierry, F–02407 Château–Thierry (71) SOUTHPAC TRUST INTERNATIO- (for all designated States except / pour tous Cedex (FR). NAL, INC. [CK/CK]; Centrepoint, 2nd les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous ﬂoor, Rarotonga (CK). les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous (72, 75) SUZUKI, Ken [JP/JP]; 7–9, Tsuma- les États désignés sauf US) dahigashi 1–chome, Atsugi–shi, Kanagawa (72, 75) ANIN, Marc [FR/FR]; Résidence 243–0813 (JP). Alzabea – Qt Hiribehere, F–64480 Us- (72, 75) WEDER, Donald, E. [US/US]; 1111 taritz (FR). VASSEUR, Lionel [FR/FR]; Sixth Street, Highland, IL 62249 (US). (74) SUZUYE, Takehiko et al. / etc.; Suzuye Résidence Lissardy, 3, avenue de Lissardy, & Suzuye, 7–2, Kasumigaseki 3–chome, F–64700 Hendaye (FR). JORLAND, Jean– (74) BERG, Richard, P. et al. / etc.; Ladas & Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0013 (JP). Michel [FR/FR]; 9, quartier Hiruak Bat, Parry, Suite 2100, 5670 Wilshire Boulevard, F–64310 Saint Pees/Nivelle (FR). VILLE- Los Angeles, CA 90036–5679 (US). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MINOT, Eric [FR/FR]; 1 bis, rue de la CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (81) BR CA MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE Barre, Résidence les Petits Prés, F–02400 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT Château–Thierry (FR). KG KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD SE). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (74) LE CAM, Stéphane; Saint–Gobain Re- RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA cherche, 39, quai Lucien Lefranc, F–93300 UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM Aubervilliers (FR). (51)6 A47H 5/00 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (81) CN CZ JP KR MX SI US; EP (AT BE CH (11) WO 99/55207 (13) A1 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI NL PT SE). (21) PCT/US98/24311 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (22) 13 Nov/nov 1998 (13.11.1998) 6 (51) A47F 5/08 (25) en (26) en (51)6 A47J 27/00, 27/21, 29/00, 37/12 (11) WO 99/55205 (13) A1 (30) 60/083,291 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (11) WO 99/55209 (13) A1 (28.04.1998) (21) PCT/GB99/01255 (21) PCT/IB99/00309 (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (30) 09/160,974 25 Sep/sep 1998 US (25.09.1998) (22) 22 Feb/fév 1999 (22.02.1999) (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (30) 9808715.8 23 Apr/avr 1998 GB (23.04.1998) (54) • UNLIMITED POSITION WINDOW (30) 9808634.1 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB SHADE SYSTEM (24.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • SYSTEME DE STORE DE FENETRE A (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) POSITIONS ILLIMITEES (54) • PANEL STRUCTURES (54) • HEATING APPARATUS AND HEA- • STRUCTURES DE PANNEAUX (71) ROLLEASE, INC. [US/US]; 200 Harvard TING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY ME- Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 (US). 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KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV DE DK ES FI GB GE HU JP KE KG KP (only for / seulement pour SE) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT KR KZ LK LT LU LV MD MG MN MW RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SI SK TJ TT (72) SCOTT, Gerald, R., F.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH UA UZ VN; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). HEFFORD, GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). David, V.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Eindhoven (NL). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (74) WILLIAMSON, Paul, L.; Prof. Holstlaan IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF 6 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (51) A47H 13/14 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). TG). (11) WO 99/55208 (13) A1 (81) CN JP PL; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/JP99/02201 (51)6 A47G 7/08, B65D 85/50 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55206 (13) A1 (51)6 A47J 37/06 (25) ja (26) ja (21) PCT/US99/08242 (11) WO 99/55210 (13) A1 (30) 10/131283 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) (24.04.1998) (21) PCT/BR99/00028 (25) en (26) en (30) 11/33185 10 Feb/fév 1999 JP (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (10.02.1999) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12705

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(22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (74) MERCURY INTERNATIONAL PATENT (25) en (26) en BUREAU; Central Park Ibirapuera, Buil- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT ding F, 2nd/3rd ﬂoors, Rua Estela, 515, (30) 98870094.4 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CEP–04011–904 São Paulo, SP (BR). (28.04.1998) CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AT AU CA CH CN DE DK ES GB JP KP (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LU MX PT US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (51)6 A47L 23/00 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); (54) • A CONTAINER OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML • RECIPIENT (11) WO 99/55215 (13) A1 MR NE SN TD TG). (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (21) PCT/US99/09045 PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) 6 Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (51) A47J 37/12 (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55211 (13) A1 les États désignés sauf US) (30) 09/065,946 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (72, 75) TACK, Joris, Jozef, Gustaaf [BE/IT]; (21) PCT/FR99/00978 (24.04.1998) Via Male, 73, I–00124 Rome (IT). (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (25) fr (26) fr & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (54) SHOE SOLE CLEANERS Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). • (30) 98/05229 27 Apr/avr 1998 FR • DISPOSITIF DE NETTOYAGE DE SE- (27.04.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle MELLE DE CHAUSSURE d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) WINSOR CORPORATION [US/US]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle 1620 Seventh Street West, Saint Paul, MN d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle 55102 (US). 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(81) CA JP MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (51)6 A61B (51)6 A47J 39/00 (11) WO 99/55216 (13) A2 (11) WO 99/55212 (13) A2 (51)6 A47K 10/36 (21) PCT/US99/09116 (21) PCT/DE99/01249 (11) WO 99/55214 (13) A1 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (21) PCT/FR99/00656 (25) en (26) en (25) de (26) de (22) 22 Mar/mar 1999 (22.03.1999) (30) 60/083,248 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (30) 198 18 831.5 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE (25) fr (26) fr (27.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98/05453 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (24.04.1998) (54) • OPTICAL TRACKING DEVICE (54) • METHOD, DEVICE AND RE- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • OCULOMETRE CEPTACLE FOR HEATING PRE– (71, 72) LAI, Ming [CN/US]; 1190 Encinitas PREPARED MEALS (54) • AUTOMATIC OR SEMIAUTOMATIC WIPING MATERIAL AND TOILET Boulevard, 208C, Encinitas, CA 92024 (US). • PROCEDE, DISPOSITIF ET CONTE- PAPER DISPENSING APPARATUS NANT POUR RECHAUFFER DES ALI- (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR MENTS DEJA PREPARES • APPAREIL DISTRIBUTEUR DE MATE- GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 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Siedlung 26, D–98693 Unterpörlitz (DE). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (74) STREHL, SCHÜBEL–HOPF & PART- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (81) AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ EE BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT GE HR HU ID IL IS JP KP LC LK LR LT NER; Maximilianstrasse 54, D–80538 LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ PL RO SG SI München (DE). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). SK SL TR TT UA US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (51)6 A61B 1/00 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR Published / Publiée : (c) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (11) WO 99/55218 (13) A1 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD 6 (21) PCT/IL99/00212 TG). (51) A61B 5/00 (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55222 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en (51)6 A61B 3/113, B60K 28/06 (21) PCT/US99/08753 (30) 09/065,866 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (11) WO 99/55220 (13) A1 (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (24.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/US99/09434 (30) 60/083,039 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (54) • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) PERFORMING A MYRINGOTOMY (24.04.1998) (25) en (26) en • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF DE MY- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RINGOTOMIE (30) 60/083,509 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (54) • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR (71) LASER INDUSTRIES LTD. [IL/IL]; P.O. THERMAL TISSUE MODULATION Box 13135, 61131 Tel Aviv (IL). 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KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (74) KNEDEISEN, Mark, G. et al. / etc.; RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP, 1500 Oliver UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (US). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (81) AU CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI TG). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Published / Publiée : (c) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12707

(51)6 A61B 5/0215, 5/03 (51)6 A61B 5/03, 5/0215 (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/55223 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55225 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/08736 (21) PCT/US99/08617 (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) 6 (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (51) A61B 5/0402, 5/0404, 5/0452 (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55227 (13) A1 (30) 09/070,310 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (30.04.1998) (30) 09/070,366 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/US99/02550 (30.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 5 Feb/fév 1999 (05.02.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR SENSING ABSOLUTE BLOOD (54) • BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR (25) en (26) en PRESSURE AND BAROMETRIC FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE PRESSURE ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR (30) 09/067,199 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) • DISPOSITIF MEDICAL IMPLAN- CAPTEUR DE PRESSION BAROME- TABLE DE DETECTION DE LA • TRIQUE DESTINE A ETRE UTILISE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) PRESSION SANGUINE ET DE LA AVEC UN CAPTEUR DE PRESSION PRESSION BAROMETRIQUE ABSO- ABSOLUE IMPLANTABLE (54) • REMOTE CARDIAC DISORDER RES- LUES PONSE SYSTEM (71) MEDTRONIC, INC. [–/US]; 7000 Avenue (71) MEDTRONIC, INC. [US/US]; 7000 Cen- Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55432 (US). • SYSTEME DE REACTION A DIS- tral Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, MN TANCE A UN TROUBLE CARDIAQUE 55432 (US). (72) TAEPKE, Robert, T., II; 665 107th Lane (72) MEADOR, John, T.; 426 Beach Avenue, Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 (US). (71, 72) BHARAT, Patel [GB/US]; Suite 275, 17448 Highway 3, Webster, TX 77598 (US). Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (US). MIESEL, (74) ATLASS, Michael, B. et al. / etc.; Med- Keith, A.; 896 Ashland Avenue, St. Paul, tronic, Inc. MS 301, 7000 Central Avenue (72, 75) ALHUSSINY, Karim [US/US]; Suite MN 55104 (US). HALPERIN, Louis, E.; Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55432 (US). 275, 17448 Highway 3, Webster, TX 77598 1524 Goodrich Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 (US). (US). TAEPKE, Robert, T., II; 665 107th (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Lane Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) GUNN, Donald; Gunn & Associates, Suite (US). STYLOS, Lee; 809 West Olive, 2900, Five Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX Stillwater, MN 55082 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) 77046 (US).

(74) ATLASS, Michael, B. et al. / etc.; Med- 6 tronic, Inc. MS 301, 7000 Central Avenue (51) A61B 5/04 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HU IS Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55432 (US). (11) WO 99/55226 (13) A1 JP KE KG KP KR KZ LK LR LS LT LU (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (21) PCT/US99/09311 LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK TJ TM TR TT Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) UA UG US UZ VN; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EP (AT BE CH CY (25) en (26) en DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (51)6 A61B 5/0245 (30) 60/083,722 30 Apr/avr 1998 US PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (11) WO 99/55224 (13) A1 (30.04.1998) GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/HU99/00032 (30) 60/100,391 15 Sep/sep 1998 US Published / Publiée : (a) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (15.09.1998) (25) hu (26) en (30) 09/209,879 11 Dec/déc 1998 US (51)6 A61B 5/0428, 5/0402 (11.12.1998) (30) P 98 00989 28 Apr/avr 1998 HU (11) WO 99/55228 (13) A1 (28.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DE- (21) PCT/US99/09310 TECTING A CONDITION ASSOCIA- (54) • DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) DISPLAYING CARDIAC RHYTHM TED WITH ACUTE CARDIAC ISCHE- MIA • DISPOSITIF POUR LE CONTROLE ET (25) en (26) en L’AFFICHAGE DU RYTHME CAR- • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL POUR DE- DIAQUE TECTER UN ETAT LIE A L’ISCHEMIE (30) 60/083,722 30 Apr/avr 1998 US CARDIAQUE AIGUE (30.04.1998) (71, 72) FEJES, László [HU/HU]; Hajnal u. 13, H–5300 Karcag (HU). GYÖRFI, István (71) MEDTRONIC PHYSIO–CONTROL (30) 60/100,391 15 Sep/sep 1998 US [HU/HU]; Szabó József u. 9/c, H–5300 MANUFACTURING CORP. [US/US]; (15.09.1998) Karcag (HU). 11811 Willows Road N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 (US). (74) SÁNDOR, József; Németvölgyi ut 73/b, (30) 09/209,879 11 Dec/déc 1998 US H–1124 Budapest (HU). (72) JOO, Tae, H.; 17633 N.E. 142nd Street, (11.12.1998) Redmond, WA 98052 (US). HAMPTON, (81) AE AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ (30) 09/229,977 13 Jan/jan 1999 US David, R.; 18130 N.E. 154th Street, Woo- EE GD GE HR ID IL IN IS JP KP KR LC (13.01.1999) LK LR LT LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ PL dinville, WA 98072 (US). SCHMITT, Paul, RO SG SI SK SL TR TT UA US UZ VN W.; 12207 – 198th Avenue N.E., Woodin- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) YU ZA; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL ville, WA 98072 (US). MEDEMA, Dou- SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD glas, K.; 7401 East Heather Way, Everett, (54) • REDUCED LEAD SET FOR DETEC- RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES WA 98103 (US). NISKANEN, Robert, A.; TING ACUTE CARDIAC ISCHEMIC FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); 833 N.W. 193rd, Seattle, WA 98177 (US). CONDITIONS OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML (74) MORGAN, Kevan, L.; Christensen • DISPOSITIF A GROUPE RESTREINT MR NE SN TD TG). O’Connor Johnson & Kindness PLLC, DE DERIVATIONS SERVANT A LA Published / Publiée : (c) Suite 2800, 1420 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA DETECTION D’ETATS ISCHEMIQUES 98101 (US). AIGUS 44/1999 12708 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(71) MEDTRONIC PHYSIO–CONTROL • AGENTS D’IMAGERIE A BASE DE (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) MANUFACTURING CORP. [US/US]; HYALURONAN 11811 Willows Road N.E., Redmond, WA (25) en (26) en 98052 (US). (71) HYAL PHARMACEUTICAL CORPO- RATION [CA/CA]; 2425 Skymark Avenue, (30) 09/066,784 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (72) MEDEMA, Douglas, K.; 7401 East Hea- Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Y6 (CA). (28.04.1998) ther Way, Everett, WA 98203 (US). JOO, (for all designated States except / pour tous Tae, H.; 17633 N.E. 142nd Street, Redmond, les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) WA 98052 (US). SCHMITT, Paul, W.; (72, 75) KIDD, George, Harrison [US/US]; 12207 – 198th Avenue N.E., Woodinville, (54) METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WA 98072 (US). HAMPTON, David, R.; 3514 North Summit Avenue, Shorewood, • WI 53211–2660 (US). MIKULIS, David, SUCTIONING AND PUMPING BODY 18130 N.E. 154th Street, Woodinville, WA FLUID FROM AN INCISION 98072 (US). NISKANEN, Robert, A.; 833 John [US/CA]; 40 Byron Street, Oakville, N.W. 193rd, Seattle, WA 98177 (US). Ontario L6J 7P9 (CA). NAGY, James, I. • METHODES ET APPAREILS PERMET- [CA/CA]; 1662 McCreary Road, Winni- TANT D’ASPIRER ET DE POMPER UN (74) MORGAN, Kevan, L.; Christensen peg, Manitoba R3P 0M7 (CA). TURLEY, FLUIDE CORPOREL PAR UNE INCI- O’Connor Johnson & Kindness PLLC, Eva, Anne [CA/CA]; Suite 104, 234 St. SION Suite 2800, 1420 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M4V 98101 (US). 1R4 (CA). WINNIK, Francoise, Martine (71) MERCURY DIAGNOSTICS, INC. [CA/CA]; 50 Main Street #208, Dundas, [US/US]; 4742 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts (81) CN IL JP RU; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK Ontario L9H 6P8 (CA). Valley, CA 95066 (US). ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) DICHTER, Eric, A. et al. / etc.; Ratner (72) ROE, Jeffrey, N.; 3212 Vera Cruz Drive, & Prestia, 301 One Westlakes (Berwyn), San Ramon, CA 94583 (US). DOUGLAS, P.O. 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MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (25) de (26) de RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 198 18 785.8 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (27.04.1998) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (54) • MAGNETIC RESONANCE TOMO- CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM GRAPH TG). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT • TOMOGRAPHE A RESONANCE MA- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT GNETIQUE (51)6 A61B 5/11, G01N 3/32 LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (71) FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM KARLS- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). RUHE GMBH [DE/DE]; Weberstrasse 5, (11) WO 99/55231 (13) A1 D–76133 Karlsruhe (DE). 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(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AU CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT 6 SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (51) A61B 17/00 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (11) WO 99/55236 (13) A1 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (21) PCT/US99/08947 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG).

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(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (54) • FORCEPS FOR MEDICAL AND DEN- (54) • APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TAL USE LASER SURGERY OF HARD TISSUES GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE • PINCE A USAGE MEDICAL OU DEN- • APPAREIL ET PROCEDE POUR REA- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV TAIRE LISER UNE CHIRURGIE AU LASER MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT SUR DES TISSUS DURS RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (71, 72) ZEPF, Helmut [DE/DE]; Obere Haupts- UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM trasse 20, D–78606 Seitingen 1/Tuttlingen (71) ESC MEDICAL SYSTEMS LTD. [IL/IL]; KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (DE). P.O. Box 13135, 61131 Tel Aviv (IL). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (for all designated States except / pour tous (74) Westphal, Mussgnug & Partner; BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT les États désignés sauf US) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Waldstrasse 33, D–78048 Villin- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). gen–Schwenningen (DE). (71) FRIEDMAN, Mark, M. [US/IL]; Alharizi (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES 1, 43406 Raanana (IL). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (only for / seulement pour TJ) (51)6 A61B 17/20 (72, 75) VAYNEBERG, Boris [IL/IL]; Hake- (11) WO 99/55240 (13) A1 6 rem 6/9, 38490 Hedera (IL). KARNI, Ziv (51) A61B 17/32, 17/28 [IL/IL]; Oranim 3, 46910 Kefar Shemariahu (21) PCT/US99/09060 (IL). ECKHOUSE, Shimon [IL/IL]; Ester (11) WO 99/55242 (13) A1 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Rabin 27, 34987 Haifa (IL). KREINDEL, (21) PCT/FR99/00458 Michael [IL/IL]; Bar Rav Hai 33/16, 32000 (25) en (26) en Haifa (IL). BEN–DOR, Baruch [IL/IL]; Ei- (22) 2 Mar/mar 1999 (02.03.1999) lat 30/45, 58361 Holon (IL). (30) 09/066,671 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (28.04.1998) (25) fr (26) fr (74) FRIEDMAN, Mark, M.; c/o Castorina, Anthony, Suite 207, 2001 Jefferson Davis (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98/05690 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 (US). (29.04.1998) (54) • IRRIGATION SLEEVE AND UL- TRASONIC NEEDLE FOR PHACOE- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MULSIFICATION APPARATUS CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (54) LINKING DEVICE FOR SURGICAL GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE MANCHON D’IRRIGATION ET AI- • • INSTRUMENT KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV GUILLE A ULTRASONS POUR APPA- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT DISPOSITIF DE LIAISON POUR INS- REIL DE PHACO–EMULSIFICATION • RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT TRUMENT CHIRURGICAL UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (63) US 09/066,671 (CIP) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA 28 Apr/avr 1998 (28.04.1998) (71) SOPRANE S.A. [FR/FR]; 102, rue Dugues- clin, F–69006 Lyon (FR). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (71) STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY, INC. (for all designated States except / pour tous (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR [US/US]; 1911 Walker Avenue, Monrovia, les États désignés sauf US) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CA 91016 (US). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (for all designated States except / pour tous (72, 75) LOUBENS, Thierry [FR/FR]; 31, che- TG). les États désignés sauf US) min du Monteiller, F–69370 Saint Didier au Mont d’Or (FR). RIOU, Lionel [FR/FR]; (72, 75) VAN VOORHIS, David, M. [US/US]; 218, avenue Félix Faure, F–69003 Lyon 12776 Canter Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, (FR). GARIN, Christophe [FR/FR]; 47, (51)6 A61B 17/39 CA 91739 (US). cours Franklin Roosevelt, F–69006 Lyon (FR). (11) WO 99/55244 (13) A1 (74) KLIMA, William, L.; Klima & Pezzlo, P.C., Crystal Plaza One – Suite 905, 2001 (74) GARIN, Etienne; Roosevelt Consultants, (21) PCT/US99/09294 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 109, rue Sully, Boıˆte postale 6138, F–69466 22202–3603 (US). Lyon Cedex 06 (FR). (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (25) en (26) en GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (30) 09/067,215 28 Apr/avr 1998 US MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (28.04.1998) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (54) • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC TRANS–LUMENAL RADIO– MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA FREQUENCY ABLATION THROUGH GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). AN ENDOSCOPE • PROCEDE ET SYSTEME POUR L’ABLATION TRANSLUMINALE (51)6 A61B 17/28, A61C 3/14, B25B 7/00 (51)6 A61B 17/36, 19/00 HAUTE FREQUENCE A TRAVERS UN ENDOSCOPE (11) WO 99/55241 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55243 (13) A1 (71, 72) GOLDBERG, Nahum, S. [US/US]; (21) PCT/EP99/02677 (21) PCT/US99/08751 57 Addington Road, Brookline, MA 02445 (US). COSMAN, Eric, R. [US/US]; 872 (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 (US). RITTMAN, William, J., III [US/US]; 77 (25) de (26) de (25) en (26) en Locksley Road, Lynnﬁeld, MA 01940 (US). (30) 298 07 520.2 25 Apr/avr 1998 DE (30) 09/069,547 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (25.04.1998) (30.04.1998) (74) BURBACH, Stephen, D. et al. / etc.; Darby & Darby P.C., 32nd ﬂoor, 707 Wilshire (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12711

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA • SYSTEME D’OSTEOSYNTHESE RA- (30) 09/070,332 30 Apr/avr 1998 US CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD CHIDIENNE POUR UNE FIXATION (30.04.1998) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG ANTERIEURE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (71) DIMSO (DISTRIBUTION MEDICALE (54) ADJUSTABLE LENGTH ORTHOPEDIC RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA DU SUD–OUEST) [FR/FR]; Zone Indus- • FIXATION DEVICE UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS trielle de Marticot, F–33610 Cestas (FR). MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (for all designated States except / pour tous • DISPOSITIF DE FIXATION ORTHOPE- KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH les États désignés sauf US) DIQUE A LONGUEUR REGLABLE CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (72, 75) ASSAKER, Richard [BE/BE]; 62, rue NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (71) ORTHODYNE, INC. [US/US]; Suite 204B, du Vert Lion, B–7540 Kain (BE). CONCHY, GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 1118 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806 Frédéric [FR/FR]; 4, chemin des Bou- (US). Published / Publiée : (c) vreuils, F–33650 Saint–Médard–d’Eyrans (for all designated States except / pour tous (FR). LE COUËDIC, Régis [FR/FR]; 7, les États désignés sauf US) chemin Lou Sanlié, F–33610 Cestas (FR). (51)6 A61B 17/39 (72, 75) COLE, J., Dean [US/US]; 500 Lake- (74) MARTIN, Jean–Jacques et al. / etc.; Cabi- view Drive, Orlando, FL 32804 (US). (11) WO 99/55245 (13) A1 net Regimbeau, 26, avenue Kléber, F–75116 Paris (FR). (74) LOWES, J., Andrew et al. / etc.; Woodard, (21) PCT/US99/09422 Emhardt, Naughton, Moriarty & McNett, (81) AU CA JP KR MX US ZA; EP (AT BE CH Bank One Center/Tower, Suite 3700, 111 (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204 NL PT SE). (25) en (26) en (US). (81) AU CA JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE (30) 09/070,490 30 Apr/avr 1998 US DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (30.04.1998) (51)6 A61B 17/70 SE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55247 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (a) (54) • ELECTROSURGICAL SPHINCTER (21) PCT/FR99/01020 TREATMENT APPARATUS 6 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (51) A61C 8/00 • DISPOSITIF DE TRAITEMENT ELEC- TROCHIRURGICAL D’UN SPHINC- (25) fr (26) fr (11) WO 99/55249 (13) A1 TER (30) 98/05387 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR (21) PCT/CH99/00168 (63) US 09/070,490 (CON) (29.04.1998) 30 Apr/avr 1998 (30.04.1998) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (30) 98/12662 9 Oct/oct 1998 FR (25) de (26) de (71, 72) EDWARDS, Stuart, D. [US/US]; 658 (09.10.1998) Westridge Drive, Portola Valley, CA 94028 (30) 946/98 27 Apr/avr 1998 CH (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (US). (27.04.1998) (54) BACKBONE OSTEOSYNTHESIS SYS- (74) DAVIS, Paul; Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Rosati, 650 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA TEM WITH CLAMPING MEANS 94304–1050 (US). IN PARTICULAR FOR ANTERIOR (54) • DEVICE FOR RECONSTRUCTING FIXING TEETH (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY SYSTEME D’OSTEOSYNTHESE RA- CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB • • DISPOSITIF DE RESTAURATION CHIDIENNE AVEC MOYENS DE DENTAIRE GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE SERRAGE NOTAMMENT POUR UNE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV FIXATION ANTERIEURE (71, 72) BRODBECK, Urs [CH/CH]; Lavaters- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT trasse 53, CH–8002 Zürich (CH). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (71) DIMSO (DISTRIBUTION MEDICALE UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH DU SUD–OUEST) [FR/FR]; ZI de Marticot, (74) BOLIS, Giacomo, F.; Wehntalerstrasse 102, GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA F–33610 Cestas (FR). Postfach, CH–8056 Zürich (CH). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (for all designated States except / pour tous (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR les États désignés sauf US) (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (72, 75) ASSAKER, Richard [BE/BE]; 62, rue TG). du Vert Lion, B–7540 Kain (BE). CONCHY, Frédéric [FR/FR]; 4, chemin des Bou- (51)6 A61C 13/007 Published / Publiée : (c) vreuils, F–33650 Saint–Médard–d’Eyrans (FR). LE COUËDIC, Régis [FR/FR]; 7, (11) WO 99/55250 (13) A1 6 chemin Lou Sanlié, F–33610 Cestas (FR). (51) A61B 17/70 (21) PCT/RU99/00137 (74) MARTIN, Jean–Jacques et al. / etc.; Cabi- (11) WO 99/55246 (13) A1 net Regimbeau, 26, avenue Kléber, F–75116 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Paris (FR). (21) PCT/FR99/01019 (25) ru (26) ru (81) AU CA JP KR MX US ZA; EP (AT BE CH (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (30) 98108354 29 Apr/avr 1998 RU (29.04.1998) (25) fr (26) fr NL PT SE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98/05387 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR (29.04.1998) (51)6 A61B 17/86 (54) • REMOVABLE DENTURE PLATES FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE (30) 98/12662 9 Oct/oct 1998 FR (11) WO 99/55248 (13) A1 (09.10.1998) • PLAQUES DE DENTIER AMOVIBLES (21) PCT/US99/09403 POUR PERSONNES AGEES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) (71, 72) ALFEROV, Viktor Petrovich [RU/RU]; (54) • BACKBONE OSTEOSYNTHESIS SYS- ul. Orlovskaya, 25b–37, Vladimirskaya obl., TEM FOR ANTERIOR FIXING (25) en (26) en Murom, 602200 (RU). 44/1999 12712 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) CN DE GB IN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH • DEVELOPPEMENT ET SUPPORT (51)6 A61F 2/06, A61B 17/115, 17/11 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC GUIDES DE COMPOSITIONS DE NL PT SE). CELLULES ET D’HYDROGEL (11) WO 99/55254 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (63) US 09/066,038 (CON) (21) PCT/NL99/00255 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) US 09/200,033 (CON) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (51)6 A61F 2/00 25 Nov/nov 1998 (25.11.1998) (25) nl (26) en (11) WO 99/55251 (13) A1 (71) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS [US/US]; 26th ﬂoor, One Beacon Street, (30) 1009028 28 Apr/avr 1998 NL (21) PCT/US99/09227 Boston, MA 02108 (US). (28.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) les États désignés sauf US) (25) en (26) en (72, 75) VACANTI, Charles, A. [US/US]; 355 (54) • SUTURING MEANS FOR CONNEC- Pond Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 (US). VA- TING A TUBULAR VASCULAR (30) 09/067,522 28 Apr/avr 1998 US PROSTHESIS TO A BLOOD VESSEL (28.04.1998) CANTI, Joseph, P. [US/US]; 14 Woodside Road, Winchester, MA 01890 (US). VA- IN THE BODY IN ADDITION TO BRANCH MEANS, A VASCULAR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CANTI, Martin, P. [US/US]; 297 Turnpike Road #615, Westborough, MA 01581 (US). PROSTHESIS, A DEVICE FOR INSER- (54) • URETHRAL COMPRESSION DEVICE TING AND SUTURING A VASCULAR (74) FASSE, J., Peter; Fish & Richardson PROSTHESIS IN THE BODY, AND A DISPOSITIF DE COMPRESSION URE- • P.C., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA VASCULAR PROSTHESIS SYSTEM TRALE 02110–2804 (US). • MOYEN DE SUTURE POUR RACCOR- (63) US 09/067,522 (CIP) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY DER UNE PROTHESE VASCULAIRE 28 Apr/avr 1998 (28.04.1998) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TUBULAIRE A UN VAISSEAU SAN- GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG GUIN DU CORPS ET MOYEN DE (71) UROSCIENTIFIC, INCORPORATED KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD RAMIFICATION, PROTHESE VASCU- [US/US]; Suite 56, 8 Cedar Street, Woburn, MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO LAIRE, DISPOSITIF D’INSERTION MA 01801 (US). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA ET DE SUTURE D’UNE PROTHESE (for all designated States except / pour tous UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM VASCULAIRE DANS LE CORPS ET les États désignés sauf US) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM SYSTEME DE PROTHESE VASCU- (72, 75) CHENG, Gordon [US/US]; 222 Stoney AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT LAIRE Gate, Carlisle, MA 01741 (US). KUMAR, BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (71, 72) BLOMME, Adri, Marinus [NL/NL]; Sanjaya [US/US]; 4 Rock Spring Road, LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Groteweg 42b, NL–8191 JX Wapenveld Southborough, MA 01772 (US). BEANE, CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (NL). Richard [US/US]; 52 Burr Road, Hingham, MA 02043 (US). SIMMERS, Richard (51)6 A61F 2/06 (74) JILDERDA, Anne, Ayolt; Octrooibureau [US/US]; 124 Centennial Avenue, Glouces- LIOC B.V., P.O. Box 13363, NL–3507 LJ ter, MA 01930–2563 (US). (11) WO 99/55253 (13) A1 Utrecht (NL). (21) PCT/FR99/00989 (74) HOOVER, Thomas, O. et al. / etc.; (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C., (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Two Militia Drive, Lexington, MA 02421 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (25) fr (26) fr (US). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 98/05588 27 Apr/avr 1998 FR MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (27.04.1998) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) TUBULAR AND FLEXIBLE VASCU- (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT • LAR PROSTHESIS (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH • ENDOPROTHESE VASCULAIRE TU- CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA BULAIRE ET FLEXIBLE TG). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (71) MICROVAL (S.A.R.L.) [FR/FR]; Z.A. (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR du Champs de Berre, F–43240 Saint Just Published / Publiée : (c) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF Malmont (FR). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (for all designated States except / pour tous 6 TG). les États désignés sauf US) (51) A61F 2/06 Published / Publiée : (c) (72, 75) FAVEREAU, Xavier [FR/FR]; 40, bou- (11) WO 99/55255 (13) A1 levard Roi, F–78000 Versailles (FR). (21) PCT/US99/09050 (51)6 A61F 2/02, 2/04, 2/28 (74) THIVILLIER, Patrick et al. / etc.; Cabinet Laurent & Charras, 3, place de l’Hôtel (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55252 (13) A1 de Ville, Boıˆte postale 203, F–42005 Saint Etienne Cedex (FR). (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/US99/08471 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (30) 09/069,010 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (28.04.1998) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (25) en (26) en KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/066,038 24 Apr/avr 1998 US MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (54) • STENT CRIMPING TOOL AND ME- (24.04.1998) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA THOD OF USE UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (30) 09/200,033 25 Nov/nov 1998 US KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM • OUTIL A SERTIR POUR STENT ET (25.11.1998) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT SON PROCEDE D’UTILISATION BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYS- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI TEMS, INC. [US/US]; 3200 Lakeside (54) • GUIDED DEVELOPMENT AND CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Drive, Santa Clara, CA 85054–8167 (US). 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(72, 75) MORALES, Stephen, A. [–/US]; 811 (25) en (26) en (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) E. Dana street, Mountain View, CA 94041 (US). (30) 09/070,476 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (25) en (26) en (30.04.1998) (74) MAHER, Pamela, G. et al. / etc.; Fulwider (30) 60/083,489 29 Apr/avr 1998 US Patton Lee & Utecht, LLP, 10th ﬂoor, 10877 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (29.04.1998) Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (54) EXPANDABLE SPACE FRAME (30) 60/084,465 6 May/mai 1998 US (US). • • STRUCTURE TRIDIMENSIONNELLE (06.05.1998) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA EXTENSIBLE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (71) THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE (54) HEARING COUPLER SHELLS OF LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNI- • KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD SOFT PLIABLE THERMOPLASTIC VERSITY [US/US]; Suite 350, 900 Welch MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MATERIAL RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (US). COQUES DE COUPLAGE POUR UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (for all designated States except / pour tous • APPAREIL AUDITIF EN MATE- LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ les États désignés sauf US) RIAU THERMOPLASTIQUE MOU ET BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (72, 75) STEVENS, Walter, J. [US/US]; 225 Pa- SOUPLE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU mela Drive #227, Mountain View, CA 94040 MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (US). SPRINGER, George, S. [US/US]; (71) SOUND PARTS, INC. [US/US]; 1195 Tel- GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 812 San Francisco Court, Stanford, CA levast Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 (US). 94305 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) (72) CSENSICH, Peter, J.; 1195 Tellevast Road, (74) SHERWOOD, Pamela, J.; Bozicevic, Field Sarasota, FL 34243 (US). GEDEON, Bar- (51)6 A61F 2/06 & Francis LLP, Suite 200, 285 Hamilton bara, J.; 1195 Tellevast Road, Sarasota, Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (US). FL 34243 (US). BLOCH, Gerald; 1195 (11) WO 99/55256 (13) A1 Tellevast Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 (US). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CASTOR, Gerald; 1195 Tellevast Road, Sa- (21) PCT/US99/09142 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB rasota, FL 34243 (US). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (74) GRANT, Stephen, L.; Oldham & Oldham MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Co., L.P.A., 1225 West Market Street, Akron, (25) en (26) en RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT OH 44313 (US). UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (30) 09/067,665 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (28.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (54) BRAIDED STENT CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD • RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA TG). • STENT TRESSE UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (71) INTRATHERAPEUTICS, INC. [US/US]; KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH 651 Campus Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112 6 (51) A61F 2/08 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (US). NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (11) WO 99/55258 (13) A1 (72) BULVER, Julie, M.; 5925 Yucca Lane GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). North, Plymouth, MN 55446 (US). (21) PCT/FR99/00689 Published / Publiée : (c) (74) BRUESS, Steven, C.; Merchant, Gould, (22) 25 Mar/mar 1999 (25.03.1999) Smith, Edell, Welter & Schmidt, P.A., 3100 (51)6 A61F 2/32 Norwest Center, 90 South Seventh Street, (25) fr (26) fr Minneapolis, MN 55402–4131 (US). (11) WO 99/55260 (13) A1 (30) 98/05359 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (29.04.1998) (21) PCT/US99/09171 d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (54) • ELEMENT ASSISTING IN THE RES- (25) en (26) en d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle TORATION OF A FLEXOR TENDON, d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle IN PARTICULAR A FINGER TENDON (30) 09/067,528 28 Apr/avr 1998 US d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (28.04.1998) d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID • ELEMENT D’AIDE A LA RESTAURA- TION D’UN TENDON FLECHISSEUR, IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NOTAMMENT D’UN DOIGT D’UNE NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK MAIN (54) • SHAPED FLEXIBLE INFUSION SLEEVE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (71, 72) MERLE, Michel [FR/FR]; 5, allée des TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP Roches, F–54000 Nancy (FR). RENARD, • GAINE DE PERFUSION SOUPLE DE (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); Xavier [FR/FR]; 3, rue du Jour, F–91430 FORME APPROPRIEE EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); Vauhallan (FR). EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (71) VIDDA, INC. [US/US]; 141 East 3rd Street GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (74) FLAVENOT, Bernard; Abritt, 17, rue du #11H, New York, NY 10009 (US). CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN Dr Charcot, F–91290 La Norville (FR). TD TG). (72) STRUKEL, Igor; 141 East 3rd Street #11H, (81) BR JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES New York, NY 10009 (US). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) SAPONE, William, J.; Nims, Howes, Col- (51)6 A61F 2/06 lison, Hansen & Lackert, 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 (US). (11) WO 99/55257 (13) A1 (51)6 A61F 2/18 (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (21) PCT/US99/09383 (11) WO 99/55259 (13) A1 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) (21) PCT/US99/09232 44/1999 12714 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 A61F 2/64 (51)6 A61F 13/15 (54) • ABSORBENT ARTICLES PROVIDING IMPROVED FIT WHEN WET (11) WO 99/55261 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55263 (13) A1 • ARTICLES ABSORBANTS A MEIL- (21) PCT/SE99/00690 (21) PCT/IB99/00739 LEUR AJUSTEMENT A L’ETAT HUMIDE (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (25) sv (26) en (25) en (26) en PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (30) 60/083,318 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) PCT/US98/08515 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (for all designated States except / pour tous (28.04.1998) (28.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US)

(30) 9802515–8 13 Jul/juil 1998 SE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) ARNDT, Silke [DE/DE]; Kiesstrasse (13.07.1998) 65, D–64283 Darmstadt (DE). EHRNS- (54) • ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING PERGER, Bruno, Johannes [DE/DE]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) REDUCED REWET WITH DISTRI- Westerbachstrasse 89, D–65936 Frank- BUTION MATERIALS POSITIONED furt am Main (DE). SCHMIDT, Mattias (54) • KNEE PROSTHESIS UNDERNEATH STORAGE MATERIAL [DE/DE]; Altkoenigweg 3, D–65510 Id- • PROTHESE DE L’ARTICULATION DU • ARTICLES ABSORBANTS A REHU- stein (DE). LAVON, Gary, Dean [US/US]; GENOU MIDIFICATION REDUITE DOTES 7320 Canterbury Court, Middletown, OH DE MATIERES DE REPARTITION 45044 (US). KREUZER, Carsten, Hein- (71) GRAMTEC INNOVATION AB [SE/SE]; DISPOSES SOUS UNE MATIERE DE rich [DE/DE]; Im Haindell 12, D–65843 Strömbacken 1, S–511 56 Kinna (SE). RETENUE Sulzbach (DE). STOELZEL, Claus, Peter (for all designated States except / pour tous [DE/DE]; Mozart Strasse 47, D–65812 Bad les États désignés sauf US) (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- Soden (DE). PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (72, 75) GRAMNÄS, Finn [SE/SE]; Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter Hästskovägen 5, S–511 56 Kinna (SE). (for all designated States except / pour tous & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove les États désignés sauf US) Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (74) GÖTEBORGS PATENTBYRÅ DAHLS AB; Sjöporten 4, S–417 64 Göteborg (SE). (72, 75) ARNDT, Silke [DE/DE]; Kiesstrasse (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle 65, D–64283 Darmstadt (DE). EHRNS- d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY PERGER, Bruno, Johannes [DE/DE]; CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Westerbachstrasse 89, D–65936 Frank- d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE furt (DE). SCHMIDT, Mattias [DE/DE]; d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Altkoenigweg 3, D–65510 Idstein (DE). d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT LAVON, Gary, Dean [US/US]; 7320 Can- d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT terbury Court, Middletown, OH 45044 (US). d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH NEUMANN, Frank [DE/US]; 732 South IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Crescent Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45299 LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (US). NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); TG). Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle Published / Publiée : (c) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle TD TG). (51)6 A61F 11/00 d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (11) WO 99/55262 (13) A1 d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (51)6 A61F 13/15 (21) PCT/US99/09285 d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (11) WO 99/55265 (13) A1 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (21) PCT/IB99/00751 (25) en (26) en NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (30) 09/069,108 29 Apr/avr 1998 US TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (29.04.1998) (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (25) en (26) en EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) PCT/US98/08515 28 Apr/avr 1998 US GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (28.04.1998) (54) • SELECTIVE NONLINEAR ATTENUA- CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TING EARPLUG TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • BOUCHE–OREILLE A AFFAIBLISSE- MENT SELECTIF NON LINEAIRE (54) • ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH DIS- (51)6 A61F 13/15 TRIBUTION MATERIALS POSITIO- (71) CABOT SAFETY INTERMEDIATE NED UNDERNEATH STORAGE MA- CORPORATION [US/US]; 90 Mechanic (11) WO 99/55264 (13) A1 TERIAL Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (US). ARTICLES ABSORBANTS COMPRE- (21) PCT/IB99/00741 • (72) FALCO, Robert, N.; 3206 Thorneycroft, NANT DES MATIERES DE REPARTI- Indianapolis, IN 46268 (US). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) TION DISPOSEES SOUS LA MATIERE DE RETENUE (74) ELLIS, Edward, J.; Cantor Colburn LLP, (25) en (26) en 88 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095 (US). (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (30) PCT/US98/08515 28 Apr/avr 1998 US PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (81) AU JP NZ ZA. (28.04.1998) Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) les États désignés sauf US) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12715

(72, 75) ARNDT, Silke [DE/DE]; Kiesstrasse (51)6 A61F 13/15 Katayama–cho, Suita city, Osaka 564–0082 65, D–64283 Darmstadt (DE). EHRNS- (JP). PERGER, Bruno, Johannes [DE/DE]; (11) WO 99/55267 (13) A1 Westerbachstrasse 89, D–65936 Frank- (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (21) PCT/US98/08515 furt (DE). SCHMIDT, Mattias [DE/DE]; & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217 (US). Altkoenigweg 3, D–65510 Idstein (DE). (22) 28 Apr/avr 1998 (28.04.1998) LAVON, Gary, Dean [US/US]; 7320 Can- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA terbury Court, Middletown, OH 45044 (US). (25) en (26) en NEUMANN, Frank [DE/US]; 732 South CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE Crescent Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45299 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (US). LINK, Andrea, Lieselotte [DE/DE]; KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG Alkoenigstrasse 24, D–65824 Schwalbach (54) • ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH DIS- MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (DE). TRIBUTION MATERIALS POSITIO- SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG NED UNDERNEATH STORAGE MA- US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter TERIAL MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove ARTICLES ABSORBANTS AVEC MA- KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). • TERIAUX DE REPARTITION PLACES DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle SOUS LE MATERIAU DE STOCKAGE PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA ML MR NE SN TD TG). CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (51)6 A61F 13/15 d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (for all designated States except / pour tous d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55269 (13) A1 d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (72, 75) ARNDT, Silke [DE/DE]; Kiesstrasse IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (21) PCT/US99/08482 65, D–64283 Darmstadt (DE). EHRNSPER- LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX GER, Bruno, Johannes [DE/DE]; Wester- (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK bachstrasse 89, D–65936 Frankfurt (DE). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM SCHMIDT, Mattias [DE/DE]; Altkoenig- (25) en (26) en TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP weg 3, D–65510 Idstein (DE). NEUMANN, (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); Frank [DE/US]; 732 South Crescent Ave- (30) 09/067,279 27 Apr/avr 1998 US EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); nue, Cincinnati, OH 45299 (US). (27.04.1998) EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (54) SANITARY NAPKIN COMPRISING TD TG). Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217 (US). • LONGITUDINALLY–ORIENTED (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA ABSORBENT HUMP HAVING DIS- (51)6 A61F 13/15 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE TINCTIVE HUMP–FORMING ELE- MENT CONFIGURATION (11) WO 99/55266 (13) A1 GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG • SERVIETTE HYGIENIQUE COMPRE- (21) PCT/NL99/00253 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU NANT UN RENFLEMENT ABSOR- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG BANT, ORIENTE LONGITUDINA- US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS LEMENT, PRESENTANT UN AGEN- (25) nl (26) en MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG CEMENT DISTINCT D’ELEMENT (30) 1009034 29 Apr/avr 1998 NL KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY FORMATEUR DE RENFLEMENT (29.04.1998) DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) ML MR NE SN TD TG). PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (54) • DIAPER CONTAINING A WASHABLE Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). ABSORPTION ELEMENT (72) PAGE, Derek, Bruce; 8711 Harperpoint 6 • COUCHE CONTENANT UN ELEMENT (51) A61F 13/15 Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249 (US). HINES, D’ABSORPTION LAVABLE Letha, Margie; 320 East Mills Avenue, (11) WO 99/55268 (13) A1 Cincinnati, OH 45215 (US). (71) GOYARTS B.V. [NL/NL]; Gemullehoeken- weg 59B, NL–5062 CA Oisterwijk (NL). (21) PCT/US98/08535 (74) REED, T., David. et al. / etc.; The Procter (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 28 Apr/avr 1998 (28.04.1998) & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove les États désignés sauf US) Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (72, 75) GOYARTS, Gregorius, Maria, Hu- (25) en (26) en bertus [NL/NL]; Hertog Hendriklaan 6, (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle NL–5062 CJ Oisterwijk (NL). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (74) BARENDREGT, F.; Exter, Polak & (54) • ABSORBENT ARTICLE WRAPPER d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle Charlouis B.V., P.O. Box 3241, NL–2280 COMPRISING A SIDE FLAP FASTE- d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle GE Rijswijk (NL). NER COVER d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • ENVELOPPE D’ARTICLE ABSOR- d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB BANT COMPRENANT UNE COUCHE d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE DE PROTECTION POUR LES ELE- IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MENTS DE FIXATION DES RABATS LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT LATERAUX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (for all designated States except / pour tous EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF les États désignés sauf US) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (72, 75) NISHIDA, Naofumi [JP/JP]; 1–3–702, TD TG). TG). Kita–machi, Nagata–ku, Kobe 653–0016 (JP). HASEGAWA, Maki [JP/JP]; 3–14–3, 44/1999 12716 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 A61F 13/15 (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (11) WO 99/55270 (13) A1 Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (21) PCT/US99/08483 (72) HAMMONS, John, Lee; 7379 Dust d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle Commander Court, Hamilton, OH 45011 d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (US). McFALL, Ronald, Ray; 8253 d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle Whitehill Lane, West Chester, OH 45069 d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (25) en (26) en (US). NOEL, John, Richard; 1526 She- IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR nandoah Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45237 LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (30) 09/067,198 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (US). GANN, Diane, Lynn; 386 Kirby NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (27.04.1998) Road, Lebanon, OH 45036 (US). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (54) • METHOD OF INDIVIDUALLY PACKA- EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GING A THREE DIMENSIONALLY– (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ SHAPED ABSORBENT ARTICLE d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN • PROCEDE D’EMBALLAGE INDIVI- CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle TD TG). DUEL D’UN ARTICLE ABSORBANT d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle DE FORME TRIDIMENSIONNELLE d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (51)6 A61F 13/15, B32B 33/00 (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (11) WO 99/55273 (13) A1 Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (21) PCT/US99/09094 (72) GANN, Diana, Lynn; 386 Kirby Road, NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK Lebanon, OH 45036 (US). HAMMONS, (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP John, Lee; 7379 Dust Commander Court, (25) en (26) en Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (30) 98107671.4 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (28.04.1998) & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TD TG). (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (54) • APERTURED LAMINATE WEB d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Published / Publiée : (c) • VOILE MULTICOUCHE PERFORE CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (51)6 A61F 13/15 (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (11) WO 99/55272 (13) A1 Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/US99/08485 d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID les États désignés sauf US) IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (72, 75) BUSAM, Ludwig [DE/DE]; Talstrabe LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX 17, D–65510 Hunstetten (DE). DIVO, NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (25) en (26) en Michael [DE/DE]; Feldbergstrasse 14, (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (30) 09/067,167 27 Apr/avr 1998 US D–61381 Friedrichsdorf (DE). FLOHR, TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (27.04.1998) Andreas [DE/DE]; Hochfelder Strasse 78, (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); D–45478 Muhlheim (DE). EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (54) • SANITARY NAPKIN COMPRISING THREE–DIMENSIONALLY SHAPED & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). TD TG). TUBE OF ABSORBENT MATERIAL • SERVIETTE HYGIENIQUE COMPOR- (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle TANT UN TUBE DE FORME TRI- d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA DIMENSIONNELLE EN MATIERE CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle 6 (51) A61F 13/15 ABSORBANTE d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (11) WO 99/55271 (13) A1 (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (21) PCT/US99/08484 Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (72) HAMMONS, John, Lee; 7379 Dust Com- IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) mander Court, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (25) en (26) en MCFALL, Ronald, Ray; 8253 White- hill Lane, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM NOEL, John, Richard; 1526 Shehandoah TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (30) 09/067,197 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (27.04.1998) Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (US). GANN, Diane, Lynn; 386 Kirby Road, EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Lebanon, OH 45036 (US). HINES, Letha, Margie; 320 East Mills Avenue, Cincinnati, GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ OH 45215 (US). GRANDISON, Kevin, CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (54) • METHOD OF MAKING SANITARY TD TG). NAPKIN COMPRISING THREE DI- Eugene; Regency Plaza PH4, Avenida MENSIONALLY SHAPED TUBE OF Norte 5 y 4, Los Naranjos, Caracas (VE). ABSORBENT MATERIAL OSBORN, Thomas, Ward, III; 400 Dean- view Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45224 (US). (51)6 A61G 5/08 • REALISATION D’UNE SERVIETTE HYGIENIQUE COMPORTANT UN (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (11) WO 99/55274 (13) A1 TUBE DE FORME TRIDIMENSION- & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove NELLE EN MATIERE ABSORBANTE Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (21) PCT/US99/08996 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12717

(22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (51)6 A61G 11/00 (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55278 (13) A1

(30) 09/067,511 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 9808675.4 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB (21) PCT/FR99/00818 (27.04.1998) (24.04.1998) (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) fr (26) fr (54) • BED (54) ADJUSTABLE WHEELBASE WHEEL- • • LIT (30) 98/05434 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR CHAIR (24.04.1998) • CHAISE ROULANTE A EMPATTE- (71) NIGHTINGALE CARE BEDS LIMITED MENT REGLABLE [GB/GB]; Pinfold House, Pinfold Lane, All- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) tami, Mold, Flintshire CH7 6NZ (GB). (71) ADORNO/ROGERS TECHNOLOGY, (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE INC. [US/US]; Suite 409, 101 6th Street, les États désignés sauf US) OPERATION OF A DEVICE MAIN- Austin, TX 78701 (US). TAINING A LIVING PERSON’S BODY (72, 75) WALKER, Peter [GB/GB]; 16 AT AN AT LEAST PREDETERMINED (72) ROGERS, Richard, H.; 324 Park Hill Dunning Close, Kings Bridge Manor, TEMPERATURE Ruyton–X1–Towns, Shrewsbury SY4 1LY Drive, San Antonio, TX 78212 (US). HUN- PROCEDE DE CONTROLE DE FONC- (GB). • TRESS, Robert, M.; 12770 Via Terceto, TIONNEMENT D’UN DISPOSITIF DE San Diego, CA 92130 (US). (74) McNEIGHT, David, Leslie et al. / etc.; MAINTIEN DU CORPS D’UN ETRE McNeight & Lawrence, Regent House, VIVANT A AU MOINS UNE TEMPE- (74) MORRIS, Scott, T.; Baker & Botts, L.L.P., Heaton Lane, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 1BS RATURE DETERMINEE 2001 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201–2980 (GB). (US). (71) HEMOCARE, S.A. [FR/FR]; Z.A. Les (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Alouettes, 31, rue des Alouettes, F–95600 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Eaubonne (FR). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (for all designated States except / pour tous GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV les États désignés sauf US) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (72, 75) DARMON, Richard [FR/FR]; Z.A. Les RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Alouettes, 31, rue des Alouettes, F–95600 UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Eaubonne (FR). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (74) ECREPONT, Robert; Cabinet Ecrepont, AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 12, place Simon Vollant, F–59800 Lille (FR). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (81) CA US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). TG). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE).

6 6 (51) A61G 5/10 (51) A61G 7/14 (51)6 A61G 21/00, B60P 3/34 (11) WO 99/55277 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55275 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55279 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/09000 (21) PCT/US99/07462 (21) PCT/ES99/00092 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (22) 5 Apr/avr 1999 (05.04.1999) (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (25) es (26) es (30) 09/067,079 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/066,214 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (30) P 9800880 24 Apr/avr 1998 ES (24.04.1998) (24.04.1998) (30) 09/135,380 17 Aug/août 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (17.08.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • WHEELCHAIR SEATING SYSTEM IN- (54) • MOBILE MORGUE CLUDING TRAPEZOIDALLY SECTIO- (54) • MULTIDIRECTIONAL, SWITCHLESS • MORGUE MOBILE NED FLUID BAG OVERHEAD SUPPORT SYSTEM (71) INTERPYRAMID, S.A. [ES/ES]; Pasión, SYSTEME DE SUPPORT A PONT • SYSTEME D’ASSISE DE FAUTEUIL • 17 – 1º, E–47001 Valladolid (ES). ROULANT, MULTIDIRECTIONNEL ROULANT COMPRENANT UN SAC (for all designated States except / pour tous ET SANS INTERRUPTEUR DE FLUIDE DE SECTION TRAPEZOI- les États désignés sauf US) DALE (71, 72) DYSON, Donald, J. [US/US]; 1975 Sorrontino Drive, Escondido, CA 92025 (72, 75) BECENAS NIETO, Moises [ES/ES]; (71) INVACARE CORPORATION [US/US]; Doctrinos, 4 – 2º, E–47001 Valladolid (ES). One Invacare Way, Elyria, OH 44036 (US). (US). (74) ROSS, John, R.; P.O. Box 2138, Del Mar, (74) PONS ARIÑO, Angel; Paseo de la Castel- (72) NACHOD, Julius, E.; 1447 Lauderdale, CA 92014 (US). lana, 164, E–28046 Madrid (ES). Lakewood, OH 44107 (US). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (74) SHUNK, Laura, F. et al. / etc.; Hudak & CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD Shunk Co., L.P.A., Suite 808, 7 West Bowery GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Street, Akron, OH 44308–1133 (US). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (81) AU CA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (51)6 A61G 7/057 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (11) WO 99/55276 (13) A1 GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/GB99/01154 44/1999 12718 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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(21) PCT/US99/08469 (30) 10/116670 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP (21) PCT/KR99/00193 (27.04.1998) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (30) 10/141258 22 May/mai 1998 JP (25) en (26) en (22.05.1998) (30) 09/066,118 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 1998/14758 24 Apr/avr 1998 KR (24.04.1998) (30) 10/228951 13 Aug/août 1998 JP (24.04.1998) (13.08.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 1999/14123 21 Apr/avr 1999 KR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • SONIC SKIN CLEANER (21.04.1999) • DISPOSITIF DE NETTOYAGE DE LA (54) • POSITIONING DEVICE AND MASSA- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) PEAU AUX ULTRASONS GING MACHINE HAVING THE DE- VICE (54) • HEAT/UNIPOLE OUTPUTTING RE- (71, 72) VERMA, Ashok [US/US]; 942 South MEDIER DISPOSITIF DE POSITIONNE- Race, Denver, CO 80209 (US). • MENT ET MACHINE DE MASSAGE • DISPOSITIF DE TRAITEMENT THER- (74) WINNER, Ellen, P. et al. / etc.; Greenlee, COMPORTANT CE DISPOSITIF MIQUE A SORTIE UNIPOLAIRE Winner and Sullivan, P.C., Suite 201, 5370 (71, 72) PARK, Ki, Kwon [KR/KR]; Ka–102, Manhattan Circle, Boulder, CO 80303 (US). (71) TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA [JP/JP]; 1, Kanda Nishiki–cho 1–chome, Hanshin Villa, 935–25, Daechi 4–dong, (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 101–8442 (JP). Kangnam–gu, Seoul 135–284 (KR). KIM, CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (for all designated States except / pour tous Byeong, Jun [KR/KR]; 402, Daeseong Villa, GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE les États désignés sauf US) 123–42, Eungahm 3–dong, Eunpyeong–gu, KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Seoul 122–013 (KR). CHO, Jeong, Sun MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (72, 75) ITIKAWA, Hiromitu [JP/JP]; 103, [KR/KR]; 101–904, Hongeun Keukdong RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Green–Village, 3–4, Yahagi, Odawara–shi, Apt., 454, Hongeun–dong, Seodaemun–gu, UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Kanagawa 250–0873 (JP). HOSINO, Syouji Seoul 121–100 (KR). [JP/JP]; 1299–1, Sanda, Atsugi–shi, Ka- GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (74) LEE, Soo, Woong; 823–38, Yeok- (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP nagawa 243–0211 (JP). SUZUKI, Yuuji sam–dong, Kangnam–gu, Seoul 135–080 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR [JP/JP]; 1037–7, Miyayama, Samukawacho, (KR). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF Koza–gun, Kanagawa 253–0106 (JP). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (81) CN JP US. TG). (74) SUZUYE, Takehiko et al. / etc.; Suzuye & Suzuye, 7–2, Kasumigaseki 3–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0013 (JP). 6 6 (51) A61K (51) A61H 7/00 (81) AU CA CN KR SG US; EP (DE ES FR GB IT SE). (11) WO 99/55285 (13) A2 (11) WO 99/55281 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/08969 (21) PCT/JP99/02202 6 (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (51) A61H 33/02 (25) en (26) en (25) ja (26) ja (11) WO 99/55283 (13) A1 (30) 60/083,173 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 10/114774 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP (21) PCT/US98/08231 (27.04.1998) (24.04.1998) (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) (30) 60/095,106 3 Aug/août 1998 US (30) 10/168218 16 Jun/juin 1998 JP (03.08.1998) (16.06.1998) (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 60/115,548 12 Jan/jan 1999 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (12.01.1999) (54) CHAIR TYPE AIR MASSAGING MA- • (54) • ELECTRICALLY POWERED SPA JET (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CHINE UNIT • MACHINE DE MASSAGE PNEUMA- • UNITE JET A ALIMENTATION ELEC- (54) • DILATING AND SUPPORT APPARA- TIQUE DE TYPE CHAISE TRIQUE POUR CUVE THERMALE TUS WITH DISEASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS FOR USE (71) TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA (71) SOFTUB, INC. [US/US]; 21100 Superior [JP/JP]; 1, Kanda Nishiki–cho 1–chome, DISPOSITIF DE DILATATION ET DE Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 (US). • Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 101–8442 (JP). SOUTIEN RENFERMANT DES IN- (for all designated States except / pour tous HIBITEURS DE MALADIE, ET SON (72) IDLAND, Carsten, H.; 3526 Centinela MODE D’UTILISATION les États désignés sauf US) Avenue #8, Los Angeles, CA 90066 (US). (72, 75) INABA, Katumi [JP/JP]; 952–2, Hira- (71, 72) DUBRUL, William, R. [US/US]; No. 1 (74) ROTH, W., Norman; Roth & Goldman, numa, Numazu–shi, Sizuoka 410–0318 (JP). Uccelli Boulevard, Redwood City, CA 94063 Suite 707, 523 West Sixth Street, Los An- (US). (74) SUZUYE, Takehiko et al. / etc.; Suzuye geles, CA 90014 (US). & Suzuye, 7–2, Kasumigaseki 3–chome, (72) FULTON, Richard, E.; 1556 Wellington Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0013 (JP). (81) AM AT AU BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CZ Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 (US). DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HU IS JP KE KG (81) AU CA CN KR SG US; EP (DE ES FR GB KP KR KZ LK LR LT LU LV MD MG MN (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR IT SE). MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). SI SK TJ TM TT UA UG UZ VN; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EP (AT (51)6 A61H 7/00, 23/02 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (51)6 A61K LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (11) WO 99/55282 (13) A1 CM GA GN ML MR NE SN TD TG). (11) WO 99/55286 (13) A2 (21) PCT/JP99/02253 (21) PCT/US99/09547 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12719

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(for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55287 (13) A1 (81) AU CA CN CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) JP KR MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY (21) PCT/US99/09069 (72, 75) FLYNN, Katherine, Eleanor [US/US]; DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL 580 Belle Meade Farm Drive, Loveland, OH (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) PT SE). 45140 (US). ELLINGSON, Peter, Christo- (25) en (26) en pher [US/US]; 6985 Lakota Ridge Drive, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). MELIK, David, (30) 09/067,948 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (51)6 A61K 7/043 Harry [US/US]; 4192 Intrepid Drive, Cin- (28.04.1998) cinnati, OH 45252 (US). MENKE, Amy, Jo (11) WO 99/55289 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [US/US]; 7056 Devon Drive, Middletown, OH 45044 (US). PICHARDO, Francisco, (54) • TOPICAL ANESTHETIC FORMULA- (21) PCT/IB99/00633 Antonio [US/US]; 6 Barn Gate Court, TION Reisterstown, MD 21136 (US). BRIGGS, (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) • FORMULATION ANESTHESIQUE TO- Gillian, Scott [GB/US]; 3130 Evergreen PIQUE (25) en (26) en Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (US). WALLING, David, William [US/US]; (71, 72) CASTILLO, James [US/US]; 4600 N. (30) 60/083,018 24 Apr/avr 1998 US 11044 Woodlands Way, Cincinnati, OH Habana Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614 (US). (24.04.1998) 45241 (US). SMITH, Edward, Dewey, III [US/US]; 6880 Man–O–War Lane, Mason, (74) PENDORF, Stephan, A. et al. / etc.; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Pendorf & Cutliff, P.O. Box 20445, Tampa, OH 45040 (US). FL 33622–0445 (US). (54) • NAIL POLISH COMPOSITIONS (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • COMPOSITIONS DE VERNIS A & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB ONGLES Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (81) AU CA CN CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble d’utilité) JP KR MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE (for all designated States except / pour tous PT SE). LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ les États désignés sauf US) BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (72, 75) FLYNN, Katherine, Eleanor [US/US]; 6 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU 580 Belle Meade Farm Drive, Loveland, OH (51) A61K 7/043 MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM 45140 (US). ELLINGSON, Peter, Christo- (11) WO 99/55291 (13) A1 GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). pher [US/US]; 6985 Lakota Ridge Drive, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). MELIK, David, (21) PCT/IB99/00646 44/1999 12720 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (81) AU CA CN CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) JP KR MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (25) en (26) en DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle PT SE). d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (30) 60/083,020 24 Apr/avr 1998 US d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (24.04.1998) d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle 6 d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51) A61K 7/06 d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (54) NAIL POLISH COMPOSITIONS • (11) WO 99/55293 (13) A1 LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX COMPOSITIONS POUR VERNIS A NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK • (21) PCT/US99/06592 ONGLES (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (22) 25 Mar/mar 1999 (25.03.1999) TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (25) en (26) en EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 09/067,632 28 Apr/avr 1998 US GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ les États désignés sauf US) (28.04.1998) CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (72, 75) FLYNN, Katherine, Eleanor [US/US]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 580 Belle Meade Farm Drive, Loveland, OH Published / Publiée : (c) 45140 (US). ELLINGSON, Peter, Christo- (54) HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITION pher [US/US]; 6985 Lakota Ridge Drive, • AND METHOD 6 Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). MELIK, David, (51) A61K 7/13 COMPOSITION ET PROCEDE DE Harry [US/US]; 4192 Intrepid Drive, Cin- • (11) WO 99/55295 (13) A1 cinnati, OH 45252 (US). MENKE, Amy, Jo TRAITEMENT CAPILLAIRE [US/US]; 7056 Devon Drive, Middletown, (21) PCT/US98/16496 OH 45044 (US). PICHARDO, Francisco, (71) AVEDA CORPORATION [US/US]; 4000 (22) 7 Aug/août 1998 (07.08.1998) Antonio [US/US]; 6 Barn Gate Court, Pheasant Ridge Drive, N.E., Blaine, MN 55449–7106 (US). Reisterstown, MD 21136 (US). BRIGGS, (25) en (26) en Gillian, Scott [GB/US]; 3130 Evergreen Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (US). (72) FOGG, Stanley, Ray; 5720 Willow Trail, (30) PCT/US98/08128 27 Apr/avr 1998 US WALLING, David, William [US/US]; Shoreview, MN 55126 (US). KAPSNER, (27.04.1998) Timothy, Roland; 5240 Abbott Avenue 11044 Woodlands Way, Cincinnati, OH (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 45241 (US). SMITH, Edward, Dewey, III South, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (US). MA- TRAVERS, Peter; 4235 Minnesota Lane [US/US]; 6880 Man–O–War Lane, Mason, (54) • COSMETIC METHOD FOR TREA- OH 45040 (US). North, Plymouth, MN 55446–2737 (US). TING COLOURED HAIR TO REDUCE COLOUR FADE (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (74) LOWNEY, Karen, A.; Estee Lauder, Inc., PROCEDE COSMETIQUE POUR TRAI- & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove 125 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747 • TER LES CHEVEUX TEINTS AFIN DE Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (US). REDUIRE L’AFFAIBLISSEMENT DES (81) AU CA CN CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (81) AU CA JP KR SG ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY COULEURS d’utilité) JP KR MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble PT SE). Published / Publiée : (c) Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (72) CASTAING, Bernard; Rusham Park, Whi- tehall Lane, Egham, Surrey TW20 9NW 6 (51)6 A61K 7/06, 7/11 (51) A61K 7/043 (GB). DIAS, Louis, Carlos; Brooklands (11) WO 99/55294 (13) A1 Farm House, Brooklands Lane, Weybridge, (11) WO 99/55292 (13) A1 Surrey KT13 8UY (GB). LANGSCH, Die- ter, Hans, Josef; 57 Mount Ararat Road, (21) PCT/IB99/00648 (21) PCT/US99/09090 Richmond, Surrey TW10 6PL (GB). MAC- (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) GILP, Neil, Archibald; Bankﬁeld, Snow- denham Links Road, Bramley, Surrey GU5 (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en 0BX (GB). MONICH, Melissa, Smith; Woodhill, Woodlands Road East, Virginia (30) 60/083,017 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/067,637 28 Apr/avr 1998 US Water, Surrey GU25 4PH (GB). SAMI, (24.04.1998) (28.04.1998) Christina, Harcharan, Kaur; 27 Lower Downs Road, London SW20 8QQ (GB). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) HUGHES, Blake, Gareth; 77 Hargwyne Street, Clapham, London SW9 9RH (GB). (54) NAIL POLISH COMPOSITIONS (54) • ANHYDROUS AEROSOL HAIRSPRAY • (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter COMPOSITIONS POUR VERNIS A COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SI- • & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove ONGLES LICONE GRAFTED COPOLYMERS Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217 (US). • COMPOSITIONS DE LAQUE AN- (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- HYDRE EN AEROSOL RENFERMANT (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble DES COPOLYMERES A GREFFE DE CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). SILICONE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR (for all designated States except / pour tous KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK les États désignés sauf US) (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN (72, 75) LOOK, Jee, Loon [SG/US]; 1211 Sher- Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ wood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23261 (US). UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU FELTS, Timothy, James [US/US]; 481 Rid- (72) HUTCHINS, Thomas, Allen; 3917 Dieck- TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI gelawn Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45013 (US). man Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (US). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter NE SN TD TG). & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). 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(51)6 A61K 7/16 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (71, 72) WASSERMAN, Trevor [ZA/ZA]; 9 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Stratford Estate, Helen Road, Strathavon, (11) WO 99/55296 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE 2031 Sandton, Gauteng (ZA). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/JP99/02060 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (74) GILSON, David, Grant et al. / etc.; Spoor (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT and Fisher, P.O. Box 41312, 2024 Craighall UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (ZA). (25) ja (26) ja KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (30) 10/131413 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (24.04.1998) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 10/373873 28 Dec/déc 1998 JP MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (28.12.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (30) 11/107809 15 Apr/avr 1999 JP 6 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (15.04.1999) (51) A61K 7/26, 31/35, 31/355 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55298 (13) A1 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (54) • ORAL COMPOSITIONS (21) PCT/JP99/02179 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). • COMPOSITIONS A ADMINISTRA- (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) TION ORALE (25) ja (26) ja (71) SUNSTAR KABUSHIKI KAISHA (51)6 A61K 7/48 [JP/JP]; 3–1, Asahi–machi, Takatsuki–shi, (30) 10/115201 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP Osaka 569–1134 (JP). (24.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55300 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02519 (72, 75) TAKATSUKA, Tsutomu [JP/JP]; (54) FOOD COMPOSITIONS, COMPOSI- • (22) 7 Apr/avr 1999 (07.04.1999) 4–20–7–601, Yamazaki, Shimamoto–cho, TIONS FOR ORAL CAVITY AND MEDICINAL COMPOSITIONS FOR Mishima–gun, Osaka 618–0001 (JP). (25) en (26) en NAKAO, Akira [JP/JP]; 2–7–32–305, PREVENTING OR TREATING PER- Miyata–cho, Takatsuki–shi, Osaka 569–1142 IODONTOSIS AND METHOD FOR (30) 09/065,251 23 Apr/avr 1998 US (JP). PREVENTING OR TREATING PER- (23.04.1998) IODONTOSIS (74) AOYAMA, Tamotsu et al. / etc.; Aoyama COMPOSITIONS ALIMENTAIRES, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) & Partners, IMP Building, 3–7, Shiromi • COMPOSITIONS ORALES ET 1–chome, Chuo–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka COMPOSITIONS MEDICINALES (54) • SKIN CARE COSMETIC COMPOSI- 540–0001 (JP). SERVANT A PREVENIR OU TRAITER TIONS (81) CA ID US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES LA PARODONTOSE ET PROCEDE DE • COMPOSITIONS DE PRODUITS COS- FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). PREVENTION OU DE TRAITEMENT METIQUES POUR LE SOIN DE LA DE LA PARODONTOSE PEAU (71) SUNSTAR INC. [JP/JP]; 3–1, Asahimachi, 6 (71) UNILEVER PLC [GB/GB]; Unilever (51) A61K 7/16, 7/18 Takatsuki–shi, Osaka 569–1195 (JP). House, Blackfriars, London EC4 4BQ (GB). (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55297 (13) A1 (only for / seulement pour AE AU BB CA CY les États désignés sauf US) GB GD GH GM IE IL KE LC LK LS MN MW (21) PCT/US99/09108 (72, 75) SEKIMOTO, Yukiyo [JP/JP]; NZ SD SG SL SZ TT UG ZA ZW) 5–8–27–405, Abenosuji, Abeno–ku, (71) UNILEVER N.V. [NL/NL]; Weena 455, (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Osaka–shi, Osaka 545–0052 (JP). NL–3013 AL Rotterdam (NL). (25) en (26) en (74) SAEGUSA, Eiji et al. / etc.; Kitahama TNK (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf AE AU BB CA CY GB (30) 09/067,819 28 Apr/avr 1998 US Building, 1–7–1, Doshomachi, Chuo–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka 541–0045 (JP). GD GH GM IE IL IN KE LC LK LS MN MW (28.04.1998) NZ SD SG SL SZ TT UG ZA ZW) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) CA US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71) HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED [IN/IN]; (54) • DUAL COMPONENT DENTIFRICE Hindustan Lever House, 165/166 Backbay COMPOSITION FOR FLUORIDATING Reclamation, Mumbai 400 020, Maharashtra TEETH (51)6 A61K 7/26, 7/16 (IN). (only for / seulement pour IN) COMPOSITION DENTIFRICE A DEUX • (11) WO 99/55299 (13) A1 COMPOSANTES POUR FLUORATION (72) BAJOR, John, Steven; Unilever Research DES DENTS (21) PCT/ZA99/00014 U.S. Inc., 45 River Road, Edgewater, NJ (71) COLGATE–PALMOLIVE COMPANY 07020 (US). MAHAJAN, Manisha, Na- (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) [US/US]; 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY rayan; Unilever Research U.S. Inc., 45 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020 (US). GRAN- 10022 (US). (25) en (26) en GER, Stewart, Paton; Unilever Research (72) JOZIAK, Marilou, T.; 51 Burton Avenue, (30) 98/3582 29 Apr/avr 1998 ZA U.S. Inc., 45 River Road, Edgewater, NJ South River, NJ 08882 (US). TAVSS, (29.04.1998) 07020 (US). HABIF, Stephan Samuel; Edward, A.; 17 Kathy Street, Kendall Park, Pond’s De Mexico S.A., Cuernavaca Plant, NJ 08824 (US). FISHER, Steven, W.; 321 (30) 99/1792 5 Mar/mar 1999 ZA Calle 21–E No. 1, Civac Jiutepec Mor, Cuer- Decatur Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846 (US). (05.03.1999) navaca 62500 (MX). PALANKER, Laura, GAMBOGI, Robert, J.; 5 Manor Drive, Rose; Unilever Research U.S. Inc., 45 River Belle Mead, NJ 08502 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020 (US). (74) GOLDFINE, Henry, S.; Colgate–Palmolive (54) • MOUTHWASH COMPOSITION (74) ROTS, Maria, Johanna, F.; Unilever PLC, Company, 909 River Road, P.O. Box 1343, • COMPOSITION POUR BAINS DE Patent Dept., Colworth House, Sharnbrook, Piscataway, NJ 08855–1343 (US). BOUCHE Bedford MK44 1LQ (GB). 44/1999 12722 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • COMPOSITION DESTINEE AU TRAI- (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TEMENT DU VIEILLISSEMENT DE d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE LA PEAU CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (71) COLOR ACCESS, INC. [US/US]; 7 d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM 11747 (US). d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (72) MAMMONE, Thomas; 4 Spencer Street, IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT Farmingdale, NY 11735 (US). COLLINS, LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Donald, F.; 31 Sunrise Street, Plainview, NY NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 11803 (US). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP Published / Publiée : (c) (74) TSEVDOS, Estelle, J.; Kenyon & Kenyon, (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); One Broadway, New York, NY 10004 (US). EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (51)6 A61K 7/48 EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (11) WO 99/55301 (13) A1 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (21) PCT/FR99/00757 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE TD TG). (22) 31 Mar/mar 1999 (31.03.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (25) fr (26) fr 6 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (51) A61K 9/00 (30) 98/05354 27 Apr/avr 1998 FR UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (11) WO 99/55304 (13) A1 (27.04.1998) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (21) PCT/EP99/02846 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (54) USE OF HORSERADISH PEROXIDASE LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI • (25) en (26) en IN COSMETIC OR DERMOPHARMA- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR (30) 09/069,552 29 Apr/avr 1998 US PREVENTING AND/OR REPAIRING Published / Publiée : (c) (29.04.1998) SKIN DAMAGE INDUCED BY OXY- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GEN RADICAL FORMS 6 • UTILISATION DE LA PEROXYDASE (51) A61K 7/50 (54) • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS DE RAIFORT DANS DES COMPOSI- FOR STABILIZING ACETYLCHOLINE TIONS COSMETIQUES OU DERMO- (11) WO 99/55303 (13) A1 COMPOSITIONS PHARMACEUTIQUES DESTINEES A • PROCEDES ET COMPOSITIONS PREVENIR ET/OU CORRIGER LES (21) PCT/IB99/00635 POUR LA STABILISATION DEGATS CUTANES INDUITS PAR DE COMPOSITIONS A BASE LES FORMES RADICALAIRES DE (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) D’ACETYLCHOLINE L’OXYGENE (71) NOVARTIS AG [CH/CH]; Schwarzwaldal- (25) en (26) en (71) SEDERMA [FR/FR]; 29, rue du Chemin lee 215, CH–4058 Basel (CH). Vert, Boıˆte postale 33, F–91160 Le Per- (for all designated States except / pour tous ray–en–Yvelines (FR). 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RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT ACTIFS TRAITANT LA PEAU (74) BECKER, Konrad; Novartis AG, Corpo- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; EP (AT rate Intellectual Property, Patent & Trade- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- mark Dept., CH–4002 Basel (CH). LU MC NL PT SE). PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 6 (for all designated States except / pour tous (51) A61K 7/48, 31/70, 31/19 les États désignés sauf US) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (11) WO 99/55302 (13) A1 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (72, 75) ALBACARYS, Lourdes, Dessus MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (21) PCT/US99/08497 [US/US]; 7212 St. Ives Place, West Chester, RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) OH 45069 (US). McATEE, David, Michael UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH [US/US]; 6715 Sunny Drive, Mason, OH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (25) en (26) en 45040 (US). 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(71) MITOKOR [US/US]; 11494 Sorrento Val- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF ley Road, San Diego, CA 92121 (US). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD Published / Publiée : (c) (for all designated States except / pour tous TG). les États désignés sauf US) Published / Publiée : (c) (51)6 A61K 31/155, 47/12, 47/26 (72, 75) GHOSH, Soumitra [US/US]; 12334 Pathos Lane, San Diego, CA 92129 (US). (51)6 A61K 31/165, 31/13, 31/41, 31/44, 31/495 (11) WO 99/55320 (13) A1 DAVIS, Robert, E. [US/US]; 13272 Glen- cliff Way, San Diego, CA 92130 (US). (11) WO 99/55323 (13) A1 (21) PCT/JP99/02192 (74) HERMANNS, Karl, R. et al. / etc.; Seed (21) PCT/SE99/00702 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) and Berry LLP, 6300 Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104–7092 (US). 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(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 198 18 563.4 25 Apr/avr 1998 DE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (54) USE OF LOFEXIDINE FOR TREATING (25.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE • GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KR CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN IN WOMEN (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK • UTILISATION DE LOFEXIDINE POUR MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE LE TRAITEMENT DE LA DOULEUR (54) USE OF ALPHA LIPOIC ACID TO • SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ PELVIENNE CHRONIQUE CHEZ LA REDUCE APPETITE AND/OR BODY VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW FEMME WEIGHT SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG • UTILISATION DE L’ACIDE ALPHA– KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (71) BRITANNIA PHARMACEUTICALS LI- LIPOIQUE POUR LA DIMINUTION DE DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL MITED [GB/GB]; Forum House, 41–51 L’APPETIT ET/OU LA REDUCTION PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 6YS DU POIDS CORPOREL GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (GB). (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) SKW TROSTBERG AKTIEN- les États désignés sauf US) GESELLSCHAFT [DE/DE]; 6 Dr.–Albert–Frank–Strasse 32, D–83308 (51) A61K 31/415 (72, 75) DAVIES, David, Keith [GB/GB]; Trostberg (DE). (11) WO 99/55333 (13) A1 Britannia Pharmaceuticals Limited, Forum (for all designated States except / pour tous House, 41–51 Brighton Road, Redhill, Sur- les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/FR99/00973 rey RH1 6YS (GB). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12729

(74) RICKARD, Timothy, Mark, Adrian; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) AE AU BA BG BR CA CN CZ EE GE HR Brookes & Martin, High Holborn House, HU ID IL IN IS JP KP KR LT LV MK MX 52/54 High Holborn, London WC1V 6SE (54) • RILUZOLE AND LEVODOPA COM- NO NZ PL RO RU SG SI SK TR UA US (GB). BINATIONS FOR TREATING PAR- UZ YU ZA; EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD KINSON’S DISEASE RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA • ASSOCIATIONS DE RILUZOLE ET DE FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GD GE LEVODOPA POUR LE TRAITEMENT GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP DE LA MALADIE DE PARKINSON KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (51)6 A61K 31/505, 31/535, 31/495, 31/135 // MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (71) RHONE–POULENC RORER S.A. (A61K 31/505, 31:535, 31:135, 31:495) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG [FR/FR]; 20, avenue Raymond Aron, US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS F–92160 Antony (FR). (11) WO 99/55338 (13) A1 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (for all designated States except / pour tous KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/GB99/01268 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (72, 75) BLANCHARD–BREGEON, (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Véronique [FR/FR]; 73, rue Bobillot, F–75013 Paris (FR). IMPERATO, Assunta (25) en (26) en [IT/FR]; 195 bis, rue Raymond Losserand, (30) 9808840.4 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB F–75014 Paris (FR). MOUSSAOUI, Saliha (51)6 A61K 31/415, 31/44 (24.04.1998) [MA/FR]; 166, avenue Maréchal de Lattre (11) WO 99/55335 (13) A1 de Tassigny, F–94120 Fontenay sous Bois (30) 9815372.9 15 Jul/juil 1998 GB (FR). OBINU, Marie–Carmen [IT/FR]; (15.07.1998) (21) PCT/US99/09185 195 bis, rue Raymond Losserand, F–75014 Paris (FR). REIBAUD, Michel [FR/FR]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) Bâtiment E, 1, place de la Lévrière, F–94000 Créteil (FR). (54) • TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION AND (25) en (26) en PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS (74) MORVAN, Michèle; Rhône–Poulenc Ro- THEREFOR (30) 60/083,648 30 Apr/avr 1998 US rer S.A., Direction Brevets, 20, avenue (30.04.1998) • TRAITEMENT DE LA DEPRESSION Raymond Aron, F–92165 Antony Cedex ET PREPARATIONS PHARMACEU- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (FR). TIQUES UTILISEES A CET EFFET (54) • SUBSTITUTED TRICYCLIC PYRA- (81) AE AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ (71) SCARISTA LIMITED [GB/GB]; ZOLE DERIVATIVES WITH PROTEIN EE GD GE HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KP KR Simcocks, Ridgeway House, Ridgeway KINASE ACTIVITY LC LK LR LT LV MG MK MN MX NO Street, Douglas, P.O. Box 181, Isle of Man NZ PL RO RU SG SI SK SL TR TT UA US IM99 1PY (GB). • DERIVES SUBSTITUES DE PYRA- UZ VN YU ZA; AP (GH GM KE LS MW ZOLE TRICYCLIQUE EXERÇANT SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (72) COPPEN, Alec, James; 5 Walnut Close, UNE ACTIVITE DE PROTEINE KI- KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY Epsom, Surrey KT18 5JL (GB). NASE DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (74) GALLAFENT & CO.; 8 Staple Inn, (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). London WC1V 7QH (GB). [DE/DE]; D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). BASF BIORESEARCH CORPORATION Published / Publiée : (a) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY [US/US]; 100 Research Drive, Worcester, CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB MA 01605–4314 (US). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 A61K 31/50, 47/36, 9/16, 9/20, 9/28, 9/48 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV les États désignés sauf US) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (11) WO 99/55337 (13) A1 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (72, 75) ARNOLD, Lee [CA/US]; 216 Ruggles UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM Street, Westborough, MA 01581 (US). RAF- (21) PCT/FI99/00331 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM FERTY, Paul [GB/GB]; Knoll Pharmaceuti- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) cals, R5 Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham NG1 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT 1GF (GB). HOCKLEY, Michael [GB/GB]; (25) en (26) en LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Knoll Pharmaceuticals, R5 Pennyfoot Street, CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Nottingham NG1 1GF (GB). TURNER, (30) 980902 23 Apr/avr 1998 FI Allyson [GB/GB]; Knoll Pharmaceuticals, (23.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) R5 Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham NG1 1GF (GB). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 A61K 31/52, 31/635 (74) WAGNER, Richard, W. et al. / etc.; (54) • STABILE COMPOSITIONS COM- (11) WO 99/55339 (13) A1 Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C., PRISING LEVOSIMENDAN AND Two Militia Drive, Lexington, MA 02421 ALGINIC ACID (US). (21) PCT/US99/08879 • COMPOSITIONS STABLES COMPRE- (81) CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES NANT DU LEVOSIMENDANE ET DE (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). L’ACIDE ALGINIQUE (25) en (26) en

Published / Publiée : (c) (71) ORION CORPORATION [FI/FI]; Orio- (30) 60/083,022 24 Apr/avr 1998 US nintie 1, FIN–02200 Espoo (FI). (24.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 A61K 31/425 les États désignés sauf US) (30) 60/083,638 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (30.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55336 (13) A1 (72, 75) LARMA, Ilkka [FI/FI]; Orion–yhtymä Oyj, Pl 65, FIN–02101 Espoo (FI). HAR- (21) PCT/FR99/00953 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) JULA, Maarit [FI/FI]; Lehtisaarentie 6 B, (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) FIN–00340 Helsinki (FI). (54) • ADENOSINE A1 RECEPTOR AN- TAGONIST CONTAINING COMPO- (25) fr (26) fr (74) ORION CORPORATION; Orion Pharma, SITION AND METHOD FOR RES- Industrial Property Rights, P.O. Box 65, TORING DIURETIC AND RENAL (30) 98/05153 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR FIN–02101 Espoo (FI). FUNCTION (24.04.1998) 44/1999 12730 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

• COMPOSITION CONTENANT UN (51)6 A61K 31/55, 9/70 Weinheim (DE). KLINGEBERG, Mi- ANTAGONISTE DE RECEPTEUR chael [DE/DE]; Theodor–Heuss–Strasse 69, D’ADENOSINE A1 ET METHODE DE (11) WO 99/55341 (13) A1 D–67549 Worms (DE). KOZIANOWSKI, RETABLISSEMENT DE LA FONC- Gunhild [DE/DE]; Uhlandstrasse 13, (21) PCT/US99/09146 TION DIURETIQUE ET RENALE D–67261 Grünstadt (DE). RAPP, Knut, M. [DE/DE]; Im Kerner 16, D–67591 Offstein (71) BIOGEN, INC. [US/US]; 14 Cambridge (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (DE). KOWALCZYK, Jörg [DE/DE]; Center, Cambridge, MA 02142 (US). (25) en (26) en Frankenstrasse 4, D–67248 Bockenheim (for all designated States except / pour tous (DE). STRÄTER, Peter, J. [NL/DE]; Im les États désignés sauf US) (30) 60/083,145 27 Apr/avr 1998 US Buschgewann 59, D–69123 Heidelberg (72, 75) BECKMAN, Evan [US/US]; 81 New (27.04.1998) (DE). Bridge Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SMITS, Glenn [US/US]; 8 Lovett Road, (74) SCHRELL, Andreas et al. / etc.; May- bachstrasse 6A, D–70469 Stuttgart (DE). Oxford, MA 01540 (US). (54) • TRANSDERMAL ADMINISTRATION (74) FLYNN, Kerry, A.; Biogen, Inc., 14 Cam- OF FENOLDOPAM (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA bridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142 (US). • ADMINISTRATION TRANSDER- CH CN CU CZ DK EE ES FI GB GD GE MIQUE DE FENOLDOPAM GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (71) ELAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG [US/US]; 800 Gateway Boulevard, South SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD San Francisco, CA 94080 (US). US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (72) LUTHER, Robert, R.; 330 Abies Road, KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE Galena, NV 89511 (US). CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (74) MOHR, Judy, M. et al. / etc.; Dehlinger & NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU Associates, P.O. Box 60850, Palo Alto, CA MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM 94306–0850 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (51)6 A61K 31/70, 38/17, 39/00, C07H 21/00, GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (51)6 A61K 31/535 21/04, C12N 5/06, 5/16, 15/85, C12Q 1/68 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (11) WO 99/55340 (13) A1 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (11) WO 99/55343 (13) A1 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (21) PCT/FR99/00959 UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (21) PCT/US99/08502 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (25) fr (26) fr BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (25) en (26) en (30) 98/05591 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (29.04.1998) CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (30) 60/082,997 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING IN COMBINATION AN (51)6 A61K 31/70 (54) • CNRE BINDING FACTORS AND USES ARGININE–VASOPRESSIN V1a AN- THEREOF (11) WO 99/55342 (13) A1 TAGONIST AND AN ANGIOTENSIN • FACTEURS DE LIAISON CNRE ET II AT1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (21) PCT/EP99/02866 UTILISATIONS CORRESPONDANTES • COMPOSITIONS PHARMACEU- TIQUES CONTENANT EN ASSO- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (71) THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOS-

CIATION UN ANTAGONISTE V1a DE PITAL, INC. [US/US]; 75 Francis Street, L’ARGININE–VASOPRESSINE ET UN (25) de (26) de Boston, MA 02115 (US). ANTAGONISTE DES RECEPTEURS (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 198 18 842.0 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE AT 1 DE L’ANGIOTENSINE II les États désignés sauf US) (28.04.1998) (71) SANOFI–SYNTHELABO [FR/FR]; 174, (72, 75) CHEN, Yuqing, E. [CN/US]; Apart- avenue de France, F–75013 Paris (FR). (30) 09/175,831 20 Oct/oct 1998 US ment 1102, 1575 Tremont Street, Boston, (for all designated States except / pour tous (20.10.1998) MA 02120 (US). HORIUCHI, Masatsugu les États désignés sauf US) [JP/US]; Ehime University Sigenobu Shuku- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) sha #223, Sizukawa, Sigenobu, Onsen–gun, (72, 75) NISATO, Dino [FR/FR]; 2, rue de Ehime 791–0204 (JP). DZAU, Victor, J. la Terre–Rouge, F–34680 Saint Georges (54) THERAPEUTIC ANTI–COLD AGENT • [US/US]; 110 Dudley Road, Newton, MA d’Orques (FR). CONTAINING ISOMALT AS AN AC- TIVE INGREDIENT 02459 (US). TAMURA, Koichi [JP/US]; (74) SANOFI–SYNTHELABO; Dépt. Brevets, Apartment B–208, 20 Chapel Street, Brook- AGENT THERAPEUTIQUE CONTRE 174, avenue de France, F–75013 Paris (FR). • line, MA 02146 (US). LE RHUME, CONTENANT DE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA L’ISOMALT COMME PRINCIPE AC- (74) GATES, Edward, R.; Wolf, Greenﬁeld & CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD TIF Sacks, P.C., 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG MA 02210 (US). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (71) SÜDZUCKER AKTIENGESELL- MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO SCHAFT [DE/DE]; Mannheim/Ochsenfurt, (81) CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Maximilianstrasse 10, D–68165 Mannheim FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (DE). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (51)6 A61K 33/36 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (72, 75) KUNZ, Markwart [DE/DE]; Kerners- (11) WO 99/55344 (13) A1 LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI trasse 8, D–67550 Worms (DE). DÖRR, CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Tillman [DE/DE]; Kirchstrasse 3, D–67591 (21) PCT/CN98/00118 Published / Publiée : (c) Hohen–Sülzen (DE). FRITZSCHING, Bodo [DE/DE]; Leharstrasse 26, D–69469 (22) 6 Jul/juil 1998 (06.07.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12731

(25) en (26) en (51)6 A61K 35/14, 35/18, A01N 1/00, 1/02 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 98 1 01635.9 24 Apr/avr 1998 CN (11) WO 99/55346 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (24.04.1998) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/US99/03718 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 26 Feb/fév 1999 (26.02.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (54) ARSENIC SULFIDE COMPOUNDS • (25) en (26) en GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF FOR (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP THE TREATMENT OF MALIGNAN- (30) 09/066,694 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR CIES (27.04.1998) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF • COMPOSES DE SULFURE CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD D’ARSENIC ET LEURS DERIVES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TG). CONÇUS POUR LE TRAITEMENT DE MALIGNITES (54) • METHOD FOR PREPARING A DIA- FILTERED STABILIZED BLOOD PRO- 6 (71, 72) LU, Daopei [CN/CN]; Staff Living DUCT (51) A61K 35/76, 39/245, 47/36 Quarter, People’s Hospital, Beijing Medical METHODE DE PREPARATION D’UN • (11) WO 99/55348 (13) A2 University, 42 Bei Li Shi Lu, Beijing 100044 PRODUIT SANGUIN STABILISE PAR (CN). DIAFILTRATION (21) PCT/GB99/01295

(74) CHINA PATENT AGENT (H.K.) LTD.; (71) CENTEON L.L.C. [US/US]; 1020 First (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) 22/F, Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour Road, Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406–1310 Wanchai, Hong Kong Special Administrative (US). (25) en (26) en Region (CN). (72) SUMMARIA, Louis; O.S. 464 Villa Ave- (30) 9808922.0 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA nue, Villa Park, IL 60181 (US). ROTH, (24.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE Nathan; 719D Double Jack Street, Bourbon- GH GM GW HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG nais, IL 60914 (US). BERHE, Aberash; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD 668 Woodstock Lane, Bourbonnais, IL MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO 60914 (US). EVEN, Mark; Apartment #4, (54) • STABILISED VIRUS PREPARATION RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA 1520 Girard Street, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 • PREPARATION A BASE DE VIRUS UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (US). LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (71) CANTAB PHARMACEUTICALS RE- KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (74) SOFFEN, Stephen, A. et al. / etc.; Ostro- SEARCH LIMITED [GB/GB]; 310 Cam- CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC lenk, Faber, Gerb & Soffen, LLP, 1180 Ave- bridge Science Park, Cambridge CB4 0WG NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA nue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 (GB). GN ML MR NE SN TD TG). (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (72, 75) VARLEY, Claire, Alison [GB/GB]; 55 (51)6 A61K 35/00, C12N 15/63, 7/00 GH GM HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ Stretten Avenue, Cambridge CB4 3ES (GB). LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN LOUDON, Peter, Thomas [GB/GB]; 104 (11) WO 99/55345 (13) A1 MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG Gilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3PD (GB). SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN (21) PCT/US99/09376 YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL (74) O’BRIEN, Caroline, J. et al. / etc.; SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD Mewburn Ellis, York House, 23 Kingsway, (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES London WC2B 6HP (GB). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); (25) en (26) en OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MR NE SN TD TG). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 60/083,663 30 Apr/avr 1998 US GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (30.04.1998) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT 6 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51) A61K 35/74 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (11) WO 99/55347 (13) A2 (54) • COMBINATION VIRAL–BASED GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA AND GENE–BASED THERAPY OF (21) PCT/EP99/02930 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP TUMORS (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR • THERAPIE COMBINEE DES TU- (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF MEURS A BASE DE GENES ET DE CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD VIRUS (25) en (26) en TG). (71) THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPO- (30) 60/083,450 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) RATION [US/US]; Fruit Street, Boston, MA 6 02114 (US). (51) A61K 35/78 // (A61K 35/78, 35:78) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72) CHIOCCA, E., Antonio; 29 Univer- (11) WO 99/55349 (13) A1 sity Road, Brookline, MA 02146 (US). (54) • TREATMENT OF PAPILLOMA VIRUS (21) PCT/AT99/00098 BREAKFIELD, Xandra, O.; 127 Homer INFECTION USING A MYCOBACTE- RIUM Street, Newton, MA 02159 (US). (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) • TRAITEMENT D’UNE INFECTION (74) GOLDSTEIN, Jorge, A. et al. / etc.; PAR LE VIRUS DU PAPILLOME AU (25) de (26) de Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., MOYEN DE MICOBACTERIUM Suite 600, 1100 New York Avenue, N.W., (30) A 690/98 24 Apr/avr 1998 AT Washington, DC 20005–3934 (US). (71, 72) BÖHLE, Andreas [DE/DE]; Fasanen- (24.04.1998) ring 2, D–23627 Gross Grönau (DE). JO- (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI CHAM, Dieter [DE/DE]; Zwinglistrasse 1, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). D–23568 Lübeck (DE). (54) • SUBSTANCE MIXTURE FOR TOPI- Published / Publiée : (c) (74) WEICKMANN, H. et al. / etc.; Koperni- CAL APPLICATION COMPRISING kusstrasse 9, D–81679 München (DE). OLIVE OIL AND HONEY 44/1999 12732 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

• MELANGE DE SUBSTANCES POUR (30) P980109A 23 Apr/avr 1998 HR (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA APPLICATION TOPIQUE COMPRE- (23.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD NANT DU MIEL ET DE L’HUILE GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG D’OLIVE (30) P990080A 12 Mar/mar 1999 HR KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (12.03.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (71, 72) DADO, Suleiman [AT/AT]; Landstrasse RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Hauptstrasse 2, In der Hilton–Passage, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM A–1030 Wien (AT). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (74) SONN, Helmut et al. / etc.; Riemergasse (54) • HERBAL COMPOSITION AND ME- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT 14, A–1010 Wien (AT). DICAMENT AGAINST DIABETES BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT MELLITUS TYPE II MANUFACTU- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY RED THEREOF CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB • COMPOSITION A BASE D’HERBES Published / Publiée : (a) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE ET MEDICAMENT CONTRE LE DIA- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV BETE SUCRE DE TYPE II FABRIQUE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT A PARTIR DE CETTE COMPOSITION (51)6 A61K 38/00 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (71, 72) LEKO, Vladimir [HR/HR]; Josipa Ko- (11) WO 99/55353 (13) A2 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA zarca 4, 34310 Pleternica (HR). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (21) PCT/CA99/00376 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP TG). (25) en (26) en KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG Published / Publiée : (c) MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (30) 9801495–4 28 Apr/avr 1998 SE SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (28.04.1998) US UZ VN YU ZW. (51)6 A61K 35/78 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (11) WO 99/55350 (13) A1 (54) • PROTEIN FORMULATIONS (21) PCT/GB99/01389 • FORMULATIONS PROTEINIQUES (51)6 A61K 35/78, 7/42, 7/035 (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (71) ALLELIX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS (11) WO 99/55352 (13) A1 INC. [CA/CA]; 6850 Goreway Drive, Mis- (25) en (26) en sissauga, Ontario L4V 1VY (CA). (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 9808796.8 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB (21) PCT/US99/09006 les États désignés sauf US) (24.04.1998) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) BILLGER, Martin [SE/SE]; As- tra Hassle AB, S–431 83 Molndal (SE). (25) en (26) en (54) • ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS BRULLS, Mikael [SE/SE]; Astra Hassle AB, S–431 83 Molndal (SE). • AGENTS ANTITHROMBOTIQUES (30) 60/083,528 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (71) ROWETT RESEARCH SERVICES LI- (74) HIRONS, Robert, G.; 150 Metcalfe Street, MITED [GB/GB]; Greenburn Road, Bucks- Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1P1 (CA). burn, Aberdeen AB21 9SB (GB). (30) 09/109,107 30 Jun/juin 1998 US (for all designated States except / pour tous (30.06.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY les États désignés sauf US) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 09/227,943 11 Jan/jan 1999 US GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (72, 75) DUTTA–ROY, Asim [US/GB]; Green- (11.01.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV burn Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9SB MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (GB). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (74) HUTCHINS, Michael, Richard et al. / (54) SKIN WHITENING COMPOSITION GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA etc.; Fry Heath & Spence, The Old College, • (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP COMPOSITION 53 High Street, Horley, Surrey RH6 7BN • (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR D’ECLAIRCISSEMENT DE (GB). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF LA PEAU CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA TG). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (71) AVON PRODUCTS, INC. [US/US]; 1251 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD 10020–1196 (US). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 A61K 38/00, C12N 5/06, 5/08 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA les États désignés sauf US) UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (11) WO 99/55354 (13) A1 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (72, 75) KYROU, Christos, D. [–/US]; Apart- BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE ment 80, Parkside Drive, Suffern, NY 10901 (21) PCT/EP99/02539 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (US). SIMPSON, Susan, E. [–/US]; 349 (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (US). GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). PTCHELINTSEV, Dmitri [–/US]; 668 Ju- (25) en (26) en niper Way, Mahwah, NJ 07430 (US). MAR- TIN, Dennis, M. [–/US]; 8 Tenney Lane, (30) 98107602.9 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP (51)6 A61K 35/78 Cornwall, NY 12518 (US). TEAL, Janice (27.04.1998) [–/US]; 40 Forest Avenue, Old Greenwich, (11) WO 99/55351 (13) A1 CT 06870 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999)

(21) PCT/HR99/00008 (74) RUGGIERO, Charles, N., J.; Ohlandt, (54) • FERTILITY IMPROVING COMPOSI- TION AND APPLICATION THEREOF (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle, L.L.P., 9th ﬂoor, One Landmark Square, Stamford, CT • COMPOSITION FAVORISANT LA (25) hr (26) en 06901–2682 (US). FECONDITE ET APPLICATION 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12733

(71) NIKA HEALTH PRODUCTS LIMITED (51)6 A61K 38/00, G01N 33/53, C12P 21/06 (25) en (26) en [LI/LI]; Städtle 36, FL–9490 Vaduz (LI). (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55356 (13) A1 (30) 09/067,140 27 Apr/avr 1998 US les États désignés sauf US) (27.04.1998) (21) PCT/US99/08912 (72, 75) KICZKA, Witold [PL/US]; 8 Lawren- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) ceville Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 (US). (54) • METHODS FOR TREATING HOT (74) PATENTBÜRO BÜCHEL & PARTNER (25) en (26) en FLASHES AND GYNAECOMASTIA AG; Letzanaweg 25, FL–9495 Triesen (LI). 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[US/US]; 140 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (71) YALE UNIVERSITY [US/US]; 451 Col- Dudley Street, Brookline, MA 02146 (US). TG). lege Street, New Haven, CT 06520 (US). (74) MANDRAGOURAS, Amy, E. et al. / etc.; Published / Publiée : (c) (72) EHRHARD, Kathleen, N.; 71 Academy Lahive & Cockﬁeld, LLP, 28 State Street, Drive, Longmeadow, MA 01106 (US). Boston, MA 02109 (US). (51)6 A61K 38/00, C07D 223/16, C07F 9/06 DOHLMAN, Henrik, G.; 23 Pine Tree (81) AU CA CN JP KR NZ SG US; EP (AT BE (11) WO 99/55355 (13) A1 Drive, Branford, CT 06405 (US). CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/US99/08795 (74) ADLER, Reid, G.; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Wa- Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) shington, DC 20036 (US). (25) en (26) en (81) AU CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (51)6 A61K 38/16, 38/18, 38/30, 38/17, 38/39 // (30) 60/082,969 24 Apr/avr 1998 US FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 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MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Published / Publiée : (c) UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (51)6 A61K 38/09, C07K 7/23 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (11) WO 99/55358 (13) A1 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/US99/09081 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) 44/1999 12734 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 A61K 38/17, 35/12, C12N 13/00, A61K (30) 09/069,684 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA 48/00, A61M 25/10 (29.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG (11) WO 99/55360 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (21) PCT/US99/09228 (54) • SPRAY DRIED FORMULATIONS OF RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) IGF–I UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS • FORMULATIONS DE IGF–I SECHEES MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (25) en (26) en PAR PULVERISATION KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (30) 09/070,480 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (71) GENENTECH, INC. [US/US]; 1 DNA NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (30.04.1998) Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080–4990 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (US). (54) • IMPLANTABLE SYSTEM WITH (72) CHANG, Judy; 2155 Edgecourt Drive, (51)6 A61K 39/02, 39/112, 39/395, C12N DRUG–ELUTING CELLS FOR ON– Hillsborough, CA 94010 (US). MAA, 15/82, C12Q 1/02, 1/04, G01N 33/569 DEMAND LOCAL DRUG DELIVERY Yuh–Fun; 651 Sequoia Avenue, Millbrae, (11) WO 99/55364 (13) A2 SYSTEME IMPLANTABLE COMPOR- CA 94030 (US). NGUYEN, Phoung–Anh; • 1919 Alameda de las Pulgas #89, San Ma- TANT DES CELLULES A ELU- (21) PCT/US99/08804 TION DE MEDICAMENT POUR teo, CA 94403 (US). L’ADMINISTRATION LOCALE DE (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) MEDICAMENT A LA DEMANDE (74) SILVA, Robin, M. et al. / etc.; Flehr, Hohbach, Test, Albritton & Herbert LLP, (25) en (26) en (71) MEDTRONIC, INC. [US/US]; 7000 Cen- Suite 3400, 4 Embarcadero Center, San tral Avenue, N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55432 Francisco, CA 94111–4187 (US). (30) 60/082,944 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (US). 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(21) PCT/US99/08752 (74) CRAWLEY, Karen; Glaxo Wellcome plc, (30) 09/069,875 30 Apr/avr 1998 US Glaxo Wellcome House, Berkeley Avenue, (30.04.1998) (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) Greenford, Middlesex UB6 0NN (GB). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (54) • USE OF AN ADHESIVE COMPOSI- (30) 09/070,263 30 Apr/avr 1998 US GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE TION OVER A BIOACTIVE POLYME- (30.04.1998) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV RIZATION INITIATOR OR ACCELE- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RATOR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT • UTILISATION D’UNE COMPOSITION (54) SOLUTION CONTAINING NICOTINE UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH ADHESIVE AVEC UN INITIATEUR OU • GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA UN ACCELERATEUR BIOACTIF DE • SOLUTION A BASE DE NICOTINE (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP POLYMERISATION (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (71) DUKE UNIVERSITY [US/US]; 230 North IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (71) CLOSURE MEDICAL CORPORATION Building, Research Drive, Durham, NC CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD [US/US]; 5250 Greens Dairy Road, Raleigh, 27708 (US). TG). NC 27616 (US). (72) WESTMAN, Eric, C.; 125 Radcliff Circle, Published / Publiée : (c) (72) NARANG, Upvan; Apartment 205, 410 Durham, NC 27713 (US). ROSE, Jed, Shelly River Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 (US). E.; 907 Kimball Drive, Durham, NC 27705 (US). TOMLIN, Keith, F.; 2372 Champion (51)6 A61K 47/04, 47/26, 9/20, 7/00, A23L (74) OLIFF, James, A. et al. / etc.; Oliff & Court, Raleigh, NC 27606 (US). 1/03, C01B 25/32 Berridge, PLC, P.O. Box 19928, Alexandria, VA 22320 (US). (74) JENKINS, Richard, E.; Jenkins & Wilson, (11) WO 99/55373 (13) A1 P.A., University Tower, Suite 1400, 3100 To- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (21) PCT/JP99/02175 wer Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707 (US). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (25) ja (26) ja MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (30) 10/115431 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (24.04.1998) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (30) 10/214213 29 Jul/juil 1998 JP (29.07.1998) CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (54) • SACCHARIDE–CONTAINING Published / Publiée : (c) GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). COMPOSITIONS COMPOSITIONS CONTENANT DU Published / Publiée : (c) • (51)6 A61K 47/18, 31/135 SACCHARIDE (11) WO 99/55375 (13) A1 (51)6 A61K 47/02, 31/70 // (A61K 31/70, (71) FUJI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., 31:52, 31:505) LTD. [JP/JP]; 55, Yokohoonji, Kamii- (21) PCT/EP99/02290 chi–machi, Nakaniikawa–gun, Toyama (11) WO 99/55372 (13) A1 930–0397 (JP). (22) 1 Apr/avr 1999 (01.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/EP99/02794 les États désignés sauf US) (25) de (26) de 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12737

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TIC USES FOR TUMORS GENE Nr–CAM, ACIDES NU- (21) PCT/US99/09161 • (74) MONACO, Daniel, A.; Seidel, Gonda, CLEIQUES ET PRODUITS D’ACIDE (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) Lavorgna & Monaco, P.C., Suite 1800, Two NUCLEIQUE UTILISES DANS UNE Penn Center Plaza, Philadelphia, PA 19102 THERAPIE OU UN DIAGNOSTIC DE (25) en (26) en (US). TUMEURS 44/1999 12738 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(71) PACIFIC NORTHWEST CANCER (51)6 A61K 48/00, C12N 15/63, 15/11, 15/85, (71) NYCOMED IMAGING AS [NO/NO]; FOUNDATION [US/US]; 120 Northgate 15/86 Nycoveien 2, P.O. Box 4220 Torshov, Plaza, Seattle, WA 98125 (US). N–0401 Oslo (NO). (11) WO 99/55382 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous (72) MURPHY, Gerald, P.; 1134 23rd Avenue les États désignés sauf US) E., Seattle, WA 98112 (US). BOYNTON, (21) PCT/US99/09412 Alton, L.; 2420 274th Avenue N.E., (72, 75) CUTHBERTSON, Alan [GB/NO]; (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) Redmond, WA 98053 (US). SEHGAL, Nicomed Imaging AS, Nycoveien 2, P.O. Anil; Apartment H106, 2104 North 105th (25) en (26) en Box 4220 Torshov, N–0401 Oslo (NO). Street, Seattle, WA 98133 (US). SOLBAKKEN, Magne [NO/NO]; Nicomed (74) BALDWIN, Geraldine, F. et al. / etc.; (30) 60/083,434 29 Apr/avr 1998 US Imaging AS, Nycoveien 2, P.O. Box 4220 Pennie & Edmonds LLP, 1155 Avenue of the (29.04.1998) Torshov, N–0401 Oslo (NO). WOLFE, Henry, Raphael [US/US]; Nicomed R & D Americas, New York, NY 10036 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Inc., 466 Devon Park Drive, P.O. Box 6630, (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Wayne, PA 19087–8630 (US). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (54) • ADENOVIRAL VECTOR ENCODING GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE ANTI–APOPTOTIC BCL–2 GENE AND (74) MARSDEN, John, Christopher et al. / KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV USES THEREOF etc.; Frank B. Dehn & Co., 179 Queen MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT • VECTEUR ADENOVIRAL CODANT Victoria Street, London EC4V 4EL (GB). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT POUR UN GENE BCL–2 ANTI– UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM APOPTOTIQUE ET UTILISATION DE (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM CE VECTEUR d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (71) THE UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATION d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI [US/US]; Suite 1120G/AB, 701 South 20th d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Street, Birmingham, AL 35294–0111 (US). d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle Published / Publiée : (c) (72) BILBAO, Guadalupe; 130 Stratford Circle, d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID Birmingham, AL 35222 (US). CURIEL, IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR David, T.; 824 Linwood Drive, Birmingham, LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (51)6 A61K 48/00 AL 35222 (US). CONTRERAS, Juan, L.; NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (11) WO 99/55381 (13) A1 130 Stratford Circle, Birmingham, AL 35222 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (US). TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (21) PCT/US99/09047 (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (74) ADLER, Benjamin, A.; McGregor & Ad- EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) ler, LLP, 8011 Candle Lane, Houston, TX EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB 77071 (US). (25) en (26) en GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (30) 60/082,947 24 Apr/avr 1998 US TD TG). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (24.04.1998) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (30) Not furnished / 23 Apr/avr 1999 US KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD non communiqué (23.04.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (51)6 A61K 49/00 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE (11) WO 99/55384 (13) A1 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (54) METHOD AND PROCESS FOR ES- • BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (21) PCT/US99/09141 TABLISHMENT OF STAGE SPECIFIC CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU EXPRESSION AND CHARACTERI- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) ZATION OF PROTEINS BASED ON GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). MICROBIAL OR HUMAN GENOMIC SEQUENCE DATA (25) en (26) en METHODE ET PROCEDE PERMET- • (51)6 A61K 49/00 (30) 09/067,661 28 Apr/avr 1998 US TANT D’ETABLIR UNE EXPRESSION (28.04.1998) SPECIFIQUE D’UN STADE ET CA- (11) WO 99/55383 (13) A2 RACTERISATION DE PROTEINES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SUR LA BASE DE DONNEES DE (21) PCT/GB99/01247 SEQUENCE GENOMIQUE MICRO- (54) • METHOD AND KIT FOR OBTAINING BIENNE OU HUMAINE (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) FLUIDS AND CELLULAR MATERIAL FROM BREAST DUCTS (71) THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, (25) en (26) en represented by THE SECRETARY OF • PROCEDE ET KIT PERMETTANT DE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE (30) 9809084.8 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB PRELEVER DES FLUIDES ET DES NAVY [US/US]; Deputy Counsel for Navy (28.04.1998) MATERIAUX CELLULAIRES A PAR- Intellectual Property, Office of Counsel for TIR DES CANAUX MAMMAIRES the Chief of Naval Research, 800 N. Quincy (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Street, Arlington, VA 22217–5660 (US). 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KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) FABRIC SANITIZATION PROCESS • Published / Publiée : (a) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT • PROCEDE DE NETTOYAGE DE TEX- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT TILE 6 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (51) A61L 9/12 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (11) WO 99/55392 (13) A1 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (21) PCT/GB99/01115 Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD les États désignés sauf US) TG). (25) en (26) en (72, 75) SIKLOSI, Michael, Peter [US/US]; Published / Publiée : (c) 7299 Bobby Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45243 (30) 9809215.8 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB (US). HUTCHINS, James, Peyton (29.04.1998) 6 [US/US]; 502 Blossomhill Lane, Cin- (30) 9815160.8 13 Jul/juil 1998 GB (51) A61L 25/00 cinnati, OH 45224 (US). 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(72, 75) PICHAI, Puvin [US/US]; 216 Von (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AU CN GB IL JP KP KR LK MX NZ SG Steuben Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426 (US). CH CN CU CZ DK EE ES FI GB GE GH TR VN; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI BREINDEL, Kenneth [US/US]; 328 Abbey GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Lane, Lansdale, PA 19446 (US). KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE (74) DRACH, John, E.; Henkel Corporation, SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ (51)6 B01D 53/90, 53/94 Suite 200, 2500 Renaissance Boulevard, VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD Gulph Mills, PA 19406 (US). SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (11) WO 99/55445 (13) A1 RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (21) PCT/DE99/01097 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ML MR (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG NE SN TD TG). 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GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP (30) 09/067,689 28 Apr/avr 1998 US KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (28.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS 6 (51) B01D 63/00, 63/02, 65/00 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (54) • OXYGENATING APPARATUS, ME- KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH THOD FOR OXYGENATING A LIQUID (11) WO 99/55447 (13) A1 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC THEREWITH, AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF (21) PCT/JP99/02250 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). • APPAREIL D’OXYGENATION, PRO- (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) CEDE D’OXYGENATION D’UN LI- QUIDE UTILISANT LEDIT APPAREIL, (25) ja (26) ja ET APPLICATIONS 6 (30) 10/118963 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (51) B01D 71/68, 71/52, 67/00, 61/02, 61/14 (71) LIFE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS, (28.04.1998) INC. [US/US]; 8889 Pelican Bay Boulevard, (11) WO 99/55449 (13) A1 Naples, FL 34108 (US). 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(25) en (26) en GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR (for all designated States except / pour tous KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK les États désignés sauf US) (30) 09/067,820 28 Apr/avr 1998 US MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE (28.04.1998) SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN (72, 75) XIONGWEI, Ni [GB/GB]; 2 Corstor- YU ZW; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI phine Bank Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 8RU (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (GB). (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR (54) MONOLITHIC CATALYSTS AND • NE SN TD TG). (74) MURGITROYD & COMPANY; 373 Scot- RELATED PROCESS FOR MANUFAC- land Street, Glasgow G5 8QA (GB). TURE 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12753

(51)6 B01L 3/02 (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (51)6 B05B GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 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[US/US]; 3487 Highway Riverfront Plaza, Corning, NY 14831 (US). PULVERISATEUR 25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (72) BORRELLI, Nicholas, F.; 935 West (71) MARCH–SOUTHWESTERN CORPO- les États désignés sauf US) Water Street, Elmira, NY 14905 (US). RATION [US/US]; 109 Commerce Drive, CARRE, Alain, R., E.; 313, avenue de Fort Collins, CO 80524 (US). (72, 75) KLIMA, Walter, F., Jr. [US/US]; 3485 Highway 25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Bretagne, F–77820 Le Châtelet–en–Brie (72) BUNTON, Joe, H.; 109 Commerce Drive, (US). KLIMA, William, L. [US/US]; 7101 (FR). DANNOUS, Thierry, L., A.; 18, le Fort Collins, CO 80524 (US). Petit Bel Ebat, F–77210 Avon (FR). EID, Bloomsbury Lane, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 Bernard; 3076 Goff Road, Corning, NY (74) EDMUNDSON, Dean, P.; Suite 3220, 1136 (US). 14830 (US). ROOT, David; 7 Allen Street, E. Stuart Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (US). (74) KLIMA, William, L.; Klima & Pezzlo, Lexington, MA 02173 (US). 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GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (11) WO 99/55464 (13) A1 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (21) PCT/CA99/00388 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE (25) en (26) en BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN (30) 09/069,068 28 Apr/avr 1998 US CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU YU ZW; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (28.04.1998) MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (54) • CYCLONIC VACUUM GENERATOR 6 APPARATUS AND METHOD (51) B01L 9/00, 9/06 (51)6 B05B 7/00 • GENERATEUR DE CYCLONES A DE- (11) WO 99/55462 (13) A1 PRESSION ET PROCEDE ASSOCIE (11) WO 99/55466 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/09079 (71) ESI ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS (21) PCT/US99/09010 INC. [CA/CA]; 1100 Lansdowne, Unit (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) D, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B 5E2 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (CA). (25) en (26) en (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 09/067,484 27 Apr/avr 1998 US les États désignés sauf US) (30) 09/067,166 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (27.04.1998) (72, 75) TWERDUN, Frank, J. [CA/CA]; 1100 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Lansdowne, Unit D, Coquitlam, British Co- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) lumbia V3B 5E2 (CA). (54) • HANDS–FREE GRIPPING DEVICE (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FOR CONTAINERS (74) YANG, Mark, M. et al. / etc.; 800–885 THIN FILM DEPOSITION ON LARGE West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Co- AREA SUBSTRATES • ORGANE DE PREHENSION MAINS lumbia V6C 3H1 (CA). LIBRES POUR RECIPIENTS • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL POUR LE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA DEPOT DE COUCHES MINCES SUR (71) BECKMAN COULTER, INC. [US/US]; CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE DES SUBSTRATS A GRANDE SUR- 4300 N. Harbor Boulevard, P.O. Box 3100, GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP FACE Fullerton, CA 92834–3100 (US). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (71) MSP CORPORATION [US/US]; Suite (72) MOORE, Patrick, Q.; 9111 Church Street, SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG 206, 1313 Fifth Street S.E., Minneapolis, Gilroy, CA 95020 (US). LITTLE, Stephen, US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MN 55414 (US). E.; 20659 Celeste Circle, Cupertino, CA MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY 95014 (US). (72) SUN, James, J.; 338 Wyndham Circle East, KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH New Brighton, MN 55112 (US). LIU, (74) MAY, William, H. et al. / etc.; Beckman CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC Benjamin, Y., H.; 1 North Deep Lake Road, Coulter, Inc., 4300 N. Harbor Boulevard, NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA North Oaks, MN 55127 (US). MARPLE, P.O. Box 3100, Fullerton, CA 92834–3100 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Virgil, A.; 7825 County Road 11, Maple (US). Plain, MN 55359 (US). 44/1999 12754 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Published / Publiée : (c) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (74) SOMMER, Peter, K.; Phillips, Lytle, Hit- (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP chcock, Blaine & Huber LLP, 3400 HSBC Center, Buffalo, NY 14203 (US). 6 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (51) B05B 7/04, 7/08, 15/02 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (81) AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ EE CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (11) WO 99/55467 (13) A2 TG). GE HR HU ID IL IS JP KP LT LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ PL RO SG SI SK SL TR (21) PCT/GB99/01098 TT UA US UZ VN YU; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ 6 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (51) B05D 1/12, B22F 7/04, C21D 1/76 BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (11) WO 99/55469 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (21) PCT/US98/15284 GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 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NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF HANSEN, Torben [DK/DK]; Oldensti 4, GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD DK–2300 København S (DK). TG). Published / Publiée : (c) (74) BUDDE, SCHOU & CO. A/S; Vestergade 31, DK–1456 København K (DK). 44/1999 12756 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (54) • ROTARY POWER TOOL WITH REMO- CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TELY ACTUATED CHUCK (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE • OUTIL ELECTRIQUE ROTATIF DOTE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 124282 29 Apr/avr 1998 IL D’UN MANDRIN ACTIONNE A DIS- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (29.04.1998) TANCE RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) POWER TOOL HOLDERS INCORPO- GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA RATED [US/US]; Suite 105, 501 Silverside (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (54) • A CUTTING TOOL ASSEMBLY AND Road, Wilmington, DE 19809 (US). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR A CUTTING INSERT FOR USE THE- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF REIN (72) YOUNG, Gary; 197 Old Blacksmith Road, CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD • ENSEMBLE OUTIL DE COUPE ET Six Mile, SC 29682 (US). DURHAM, TG). PLAQUETTE AMOVIBLE DESTINEE Thomas; 315 Belle Shoals Road, Six Mile, A UN TEL ENSEMBLE SC 29682 (US). (74) BONDURA, Stephen, E. et al. / etc.; (51)6 B22D 39/06 (71) ISCAR LTD. [IL/IL]; P.O. Box 11, 24959 Migdal Tefen (IL). Dority & Manning, P.A., P.O. Box 1449, (11) WO 99/55478 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous Greenville, SC 29602–1449 (US). les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/DE99/01131 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (72, 75) HECHT, Gil [IL/IL]; Degania Street 6, CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) 38260 Hadera (IL). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (25) de (26) de (74) REINHOLD COHN AND PARTNERS; MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT P.O. Box 4060, 61040 Tel Aviv (IL). (30) 198 18 835.8 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (27.04.1998) UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 198 45 528.3 2 Oct/oct 1998 DE AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (02.10.1998) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (54) • METHOD FOR PROCESSING A MOL- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH TEN METAL MASS, ESPECIALLY A GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA 6 MOLTEN LIGHT METAL MASS, AND (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (51) B23C 3/28, G05B 1/00 A DOSING FURNACE WHICH IS EN- (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR CAPSULATED AND WHICH CAN BE IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (11) WO 99/55482 (13) A1 PRESSURIZED BY PROTECTIVE GAS CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (21) PCT/US99/08957 • PROCEDE DE TRAITEMENT D’UNE TG). MASSE METALLIQUE EN FUSION, (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) EN PARTICULIER D’UNE MASSE DE METAL LEGER, ET FOUR DE (51)6 B23B 47/28, 49/00 (25) en (26) en DOSAGE BLINDE ET ALIMENTE EN (30) 09/067,163 27 Apr/avr 1998 US GAZ PROTECTEUR (11) WO 99/55480 (13) A1 (27.04.1998) (71) OTTO JUNKER GMBH [DE/DE]; (21) PCT/FR98/00866 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Jägerhausstrasse 22, D–52152 Simme- (22) 29 Apr/avr 1998 (29.04.1998) rath (DE). KAHN, Friedhelm [DE/DE]; (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR Mühlbachstrasse 2, D–35630 Ehringshausen (25) fr (26) fr AUTOMATICALLY MAKING KEYS (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF PERMET- les États désignés sauf US) TANT DE TAILLER AUTOMATIQUE- (54) • GUIDING SET FOR ASSEMBLING PA- MENT DES CLES (72, 75) SCHMITZ, Wilfried [DE/DE]; NELS WITH PIVOT PINS Goerdtstrasse 57, D–52249 Eschwei- (71, 72) ALMBLAD, Robert, E. [US/US]; 440 • ENSEMBLE DE GUIDAGE POUR Banbury Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 (US). ler (DE). KAHN, Joachim [DE/DE]; ASSEMBLAGE DE PANNEAUX PAR Mühlbachstrasse 2, D–35630 Ehringshausen TOURILLONS (72, 75) BLIN, John [US/US]; 1903 Stanton (DE). Court, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (US). (71, 72) CHOTARD, Pierre [FR/FR]; 1, rue (74) KÖNIG, Werner, E.; König & Kollegen, JURCZAK, Paul [PL/US]; 1662 Vineyard Preschez, Boıˆte postale 53, F–92216 Saint Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031 (US). Habsburgerallee 23–25, D–52064 Aachen Cloud (FR). (DE). (74) McKENNA, Michael, R.; Suite 3800, 500 (74) PLAÇAIS, Jean–Yves; Cabinet Netter, 40, West Madison, Chicago, IL 60661 (US). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BB BG BR BY CA CH rue Vignon, F–75009 Paris (FR). CN CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HU IL IS (81) CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES JP KE KG KP KR KZ LK LR LS LT LU (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN; AP (GH GM KE LS 6 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (51)6 B23C 1/20 (51) B23C 5/22 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (11) WO 99/55481 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55483 (13) A1 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/US99/07072 (21) PCT/IL99/00160 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 31 Mar/mar 1999 (31.03.1999) (22) 22 Mar/mar 1999 (22.03.1999) (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (51)6 B23B 27/16 (30) 09/067,629 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 124281 29 Apr/avr 1998 IL (11) WO 99/55479 (13) A1 (28.04.1998) (29.04.1998) (21) PCT/IL99/00213 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12757

(54) • A CUTTING INSERT AND A CUTTING • PROCEDE DE SOUDAGE PAR REFU- (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IM- TOOL ASSEMBLY SION AVEC ECARTEMENT FIXE PROVING THE QUALITY AND EF- ELEMENT RAPPORTE DE COUPE ET FICIENCY OF ULTRASHORT–PULSE • (71) MEDALLION TECHNOLOGY, LLC ENSEMBLE OUTIL DE COUPE LASER MACHINING [US/US]; Masonic Temple Building, 1407 PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF PERMET- Fannin, Houston, TX 77002 (US). • (71) ISCAR LTD. [IL/IL]; P.O. Box 11, 24959 TANT D’AMELIORER LA QUALITE Migdal Tefen (IL). (72) HARDEN, James, A., Jr.; 17 West Del ET L’EFFICACITE DE L’USINAGE (for all designated States except / pour tous PAR LASER A IMPULSIONS UL- les États désignés sauf US) Norte Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (US). BOUDREAUX, Randall, J.; 4918 TRACOURTES (72, 75) SATRAN, Amir [IL/IL]; Moran Street Harvest Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 (71) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY 6, 24960 Kfar Vradim (IL). MARGULIS, (US). OF CALIFORNIA [US/US]; 8th ﬂoor, 1111 Rafael [IL/IL]; Jasmin Street 14/20, 20100 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94607–5200 (74) FULGHUM, Roger et al. / etc.; Baker & Karmiel (IL). (US). Botts, L.L.P., One Shell Plaza, 910 Loui- (74) REINHOLD COHN AND PARTNERS; siana, Houston, TX 77002–4995 (US). (72) STUART, Brent, C.; 38774 Altura Street, P.O. Box 4060, 61040 Tel Aviv (IL). Fremont, CA 94536 (US). NGUYEN, (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Hoang, T.; 6371 Half–dome Street, Li- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD vermore, CA 94550 (US). PERRY, CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Michael, D.; 5625 Mt. Hamilton Court, GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD Livermore, CA 94550 (US). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (74) WOOLDRIDGE, John, P.; P.O. Box 808, RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS L–703, Livermore, CA 94551 (US). UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA TG). UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS 6 Published / Publiée : (a) (51) B23K 9/028 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (11) WO 99/55486 (13) A1 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (51)6 B23D 35/00 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (21) PCT/IB99/00717 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (11) WO 99/55484 (13) A1 (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (21) PCT/US99/08106 (25) de (26) de 6 (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) (51) B23Q 1/54 (30) 954/98 28 Apr/avr 1998 CH (25) en (26) en (28.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55488 (13) A1 (21) PCT/FR99/00990 (30) 09/067,066 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (27.04.1998) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (54) • DEVICE FOR WELDING CYLINDRI- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CAL WORKPIECES (25) fr (26) fr (54) • DIE–CUTTER WITH PLANETARY • DISPOSITIF POUR SOUDER DES (30) 98/05682 27 Apr/avr 1998 FR CONFIGURATION PIECES CYLINDRIQUES (27.04.1998) • DECOUPEUSE A L’EMPORTE–PIECE (71) EFES TEX AG [CH/CH]; Via Dufour 2, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) A CONFIGURATION PLANETAIRE CH–6901 Lugano (CH). (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • COMPENSATING SYSTEM FOR (71, 72) NEWELL, Gregory, J. [AU/US]; les États désignés sauf US) HEXAPOD 1205–D South Catalina Avenue, Redondo • SYSTEME COMPENSATEUR POUR Beach, CA 90277 (US). (72, 75) LARIKKA, Leo [FI/FI]; Vaahtorinne 3 HEXAPODE B 22, FIN–01600 Vantaa (FI). (74) MCCONAGHY, John, D.; Lyon & Lyon (71) CONSTRUCTIONS MECANIQUES LLP, Suite 4700, 633 West Fifth Street, Los (74) HOTZ, Klaus; OK pat AG, Patente Mar- DES VOSGES (SOCIETE ANONYME) Angeles, CA 90071–2066 (US). ken Lizenzen, Hinterbergstrasse 36, Postfach [FR/FR]; 43, avenue Général Leclerc, 5254, CH–6330 Cham (CH). F–88320 Rozières sur Mouzon (FR). (81) BR CA CN JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (for all designated States except / pour tous ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AU BR CN IN JP MX US; EP (AT BE CH les États désignés sauf US) CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72, 75) WILDENBERG, François [FR/FR]; (51)6 B23K 1/015, 31/02 74, rue Georges Fabry, F–88140 Con- trexéville (FR). (11) WO 99/55485 (13) A1 (51)6 B23K 26/06 (74) POUPON, Michel; Cabinet Michel Poupon, (21) PCT/US99/09121 3, rue Ferdinand Brunot, F–88026 Epinal (11) WO 99/55487 (13) A1 Cedex (FR). (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (21) PCT/US99/09396 (81) AU CA JP NZ US ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY (25) en (26) en DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) PT SE). (30) 09/069,524 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (51)6 B23Q 3/00 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 60/083,602 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (30.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55489 (13) A1 (54) • FIXED–GAP SOLDER REFLOW ME- THOD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/US99/08581 44/1999 12758 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) (51)6 B24B 37/04, B24D 13/14 (51)6 B24D 3/32, B24B 37/04, H01L 21/304 (11) WO 99/55491 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55493 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/07588 (30) 60/083,457 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (22) 6 Apr/avr 1999 (06.04.1999) (21) PCT/JP99/02270 (30) 09/146,787 3 Sep/sep 1998 US (25) en (26) en (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (03.09.1998) (30) 09/066,271 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (25) ja (26) ja (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 10/134432 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (54) • CUTTING OR COLLECTION BOARD WITH WASTE CONTAINER FOR (54) • CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLI- (28.04.1998) EDGE AREA OF WORK SURFACE SHING WITH MULTIPLE POLISHING PADS (30) 10/150546 14 May/mai 1998 JP • PLANCHE A DECOUPER POURVUE (14.05.1998) D’UN BAC A DECHETS POUR LE • POLISSAGE CHIMIO–MECANIQUE A BORD D’UN PLAN DE TRAVAIL L’AIDE DE PLUSIEURS TAMPONS DE POLISSAGE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71, 72) LAURENZI, Richard [US/US]; 278 (71) APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. [US/US]; Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (US). (54) • POLISHING GRINDING WHEEL AND 3050 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA SUBSTRATE POLISHING METHOD (74) MICHALOS, Peter, C.; Notaro & Michalos 95054 (US). WITH THIS GRINDING WHEEL P.C., Suite 6902, 350 Fifth Avenue, New (72) SOMEKH, Sasson; 25625 Moody Road, • DISQUE A POLIR ET MEULER ET York, NY 10118 (US). Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 (US). PROCEDE DE POLISSAGE D’UN SUB- STRAT AVEC CE DISQUE A MEULER (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (74) BERNADICOU, Michael, A. et al. / etc.; FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP, (71) EBARA CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 7th ﬂoor, 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los 11–1 Haneda Asahi–cho, Ohta–ku, To- Angeles, CA 90025 (US). kyo 144–8510 (JP). 6 (51) B23Q 35/26, B24B 9/14 (81) JP KR SG; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (for all designated States except / pour tous FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55490 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (21) PCT/FR99/00903 (72, 75) WADA, Yutaka [JP/JP]; #210, 16–11, 6 Higashikaigan–Minami 1–chome, Chi- (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) (51) B24C 1/04, 9/00, B26F 3/00 gasaki–shi, Kanagawa 253–0054 (JP). (11) WO 99/55492 (13) A1 HIYAMA, Hirokuni [JP/JP]; 31–1, Kyodo (25) fr (26) fr 3–chome, Setagaya–ku, Tokyo 156–0052 (21) PCT/US99/09210 (30) 98/05263 27 Apr/avr 1998 FR (JP). HIROKAWA, Kazuto [JP/JP]; (27.04.1998) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) 61–10, Tsutsumi, Chigasaki–shi, Kana- gawa 253–0006 (JP). 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(for all designated States except / pour tous (71) FLOW INTERNATIONAL CORPORA- (51)6 B25B 23/04 les États désignés sauf US) TION [US/US]; 23500 64th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (US). (11) WO 99/55494 (13) A1 (72, 75) VIDECOQ, Jean–Jacques [FR/FR]; (for all designated States except / pour tous Hameau de La Mare Blanche, F–76570 Pa- les États désignés sauf US) villy (FR). BONBONY, Stéphane, Pascal, (21) PCT/CA98/00432 Bertrand [FR/FR]; 7, rue Molière, F–76120 (72, 75) MASSENBURG, John, C. [US/US]; Le Grand Quevilly (FR). 6667 Flora Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108 (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) (US). (74) MONCHENY, Michel; Cabinet Lavoix, 2, (25) en (26) en (74) PARKER, Paul, T. et al. / etc.; Seed and place d’Estienne d’Orves, F–75441 Paris Berry LLP, 6300 Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Cedex 09 (FR). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104–7092 (US). 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IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). TG). (74) RICHES, McKENZIE & HERBERT; Published / Publiée : (c) Suite 2900, 2 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3J5 (CA). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12759

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG d’utilité) GB GE GH GM GW HU ID IL IS LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (Utility MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM ML MR NE SN TD TG). model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM TR TT GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). UA UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (51)6 B25B 23/18 BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE 6 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (51) B26B 21/40 (11) WO 99/55495 (13) A1 MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (11) WO 99/55499 (13) A2 GA GN ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/US99/09178 (21) PCT/US99/08609 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (51)6 B25J 9/16 (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55497 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en (30) 09/069,549 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/DE99/01088 (30) 09/066,499 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (24.04.1998) (22) 7 Apr/avr 1999 (07.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) de (26) de (54) • LIGHTED HANDLE (54) • RAZOR BLADE SYSTEM • MANCHE ECLAIRE (30) 198 18 635.5 25 Apr/avr 1998 DE (25.04.1998) • ENSEMBLE LAMES DE RASOIR (71) MCCALLA COMPANY doing business as OVATION GROUP [US/US]; Suite 200, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) THE GILLETTE COMPANY [US/US]; 1225 Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, GA Prudential Tower Building, Boston, MA (54) METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A PA- 30005 (US). • 02199 (US). RALLEL MANIPULATOR (72) McCALLA, Gavin; 3935 Tamiami Trail, • PROCEDE POUR ETALONNER UN (72) SWANSON, Gerald, Ted; 99 Monks Hill Cumming, GA 30131 (US). 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(22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (54) PRODUCT WITH AN ANTICORRO- • (25) en (26) en SION PROTECTIVE LAYER AND A 6 METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN AN- (51) B32B 27/36 (30) 09/067,127 27 Apr/avr 1998 US TICORROSION PROTECTIVE (27.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55529 (13) A2 PRODUIT POURVU D’UNE COUCHE • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) DE PROTECTION ANTICORROSION, (21) PCT/US99/05298 ET PROCEDE DE REALISATION (54) • APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED D’UNE COUCHE DE PROTECTION (22) 11 Mar/mar 1999 (11.03.1999) PRINTING AND ASSEMBLY OF PAS- ANTICORROSION SPORT BOOKLETS (25) en (26) en (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT • APPAREIL PERMETTANT (30) 09/067,341 28 Apr/avr 1998 US [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 D’IMPRIMER ET D’ASSEMBLER (28.04.1998) München (DE). AUTOMATIQUEMENT DE LIVRETS DE PASSEPORT (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) les États désignés sauf US) (71) ATLANTEK, INC. [US/US]; 10 High (54) • MULTILAYER PLASTIC ARTICLES Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 (US). 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CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (11) WO 99/55528 (13) A1 (74) SNYDER, Bernard et al. / etc.; General GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Electric Company, 3135 Easton Turnpike KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (21) PCT/JP99/02150 W3C, Fairfield, CT 06431 (US). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (81) CN IN JP SG; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (25) en (26) en KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (30) 10–129758 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (24.04.1998) (51)6 B32B 31/00, B44C 1/165 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55530 (13) A1 (54) • HEAT–SHRINKABLE MULTILAYER (21) PCT/US99/08929 (51)6 B32B 31/00, A61F 13/15 FILM (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55532 (13) A1 • FILM MULTICOUCHE A RETRAIT THERMIQUE (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/US99/09095 44/1999 12766 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (54) • METHOD OF SPEED CONTROL FOR FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING (25) en (26) en PRINTERS WITH INTELLIGENT OP- TIONS (30) 98107681.3 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP 6 (28.04.1998) (51) B41J • PROCEDE DE COMMANDE DE VI- TESSE POUR SYSTEME DE FORMA- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55534 (13) A2 TION D’IMAGES COMPRENANT DES IMPRIMANTES A OPTIONS INTELLI- (54) • METHOD FOR FORMING APERTU- (21) PCT/US99/08920 GENTES RED LAMINATE WEB (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (71) LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D’UN • [US/US]; 740 West New Circle Road, VOILE MULTICOUCHE PERFORE (25) en (26) en Lexington, KY 40550 (US). (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (30) 09/065,702 24 Apr/avr 1998 US PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (24.04.1998) (72) CHAPMAN, Danny, Keith; 203 Old Coach Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (US). PA- (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RISH, Steven, Wayne; 2201 Woodburn les États désignés sauf US) Hall Road, Lexington, KY 40515 (US). (54) • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EN- SCHOEDINGER, Kevin, Dean; 216 Bay- (72, 75) BUSAM, Ludwig [DE/DE]; Talstrasse ABLING AN IMAGE INPUT DEVICE wood Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (US). 17, D–65510 Hunstetten (DE). DIVO, AND A PRINTER TO OPERATE AS A Michael [DE/DE]; Feldbergstrasse 14, DIGITAL COPIER (74) LAMBERT, D., Brent; Lexmark Interna- D–61381 Friedrichsdorf (DE). FLOHR, • SYSTEME ET PROCEDE PERMET- tional, Inc., 740 West New Circle Road, Andreas [DE/DE]; Hochfelder Strasse 78, TANT A UN DISPOSITIF D’ENTREE Lexington, KY 40550 (US). D–45478 Mühlheim an der Ruhr (DE). D’IMAGES ET A UNE IMPRIMANTE KECK, Ralph [DE/DE]; Hirschpfad 19, DE FONCTIONNER COMME CO- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY D–65812 Bad Soden (DE). PIEUR NUMERIQUE CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (71) LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove [US/US]; 740 West New Circle Road, MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). Lexington, KY 40550 (US). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (72) CASEY, Ronald, Charles; 2029 Summe- KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA rhayes Court, Lexington, KY 40503 (US). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle KNIGHT, Thomas, Anthony; 102 Bridle BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle Court, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (US). RA- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle MEY, Paul, Michael; 2020 Armstrong Mill CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle Road #804, Lexington, KY 40515 (US). d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle SCHLENTNER, Ronald, William; 217 d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID Riva Ridge, Richmond, KY 40475 (US). 6 IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR TILLOTSON, Timothy, Wayne; 109 Glen (51) B41J 11/44 LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX Creek Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324 (US). NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK WILSON, Stephen, Ray; 133 Westﬁeld (11) WO 99/55536 (13) A1 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 (US). YO- TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP DER, Aaron, Charles; 4272 Southmoor (21) PCT/US99/07390 (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); Park, Lexington, KY 40514 (US). GARD- EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); NER, Samuel, William; 427 Retrac Road, (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB Lexington, KY 40503 (US). GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (25) en (26) en CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (74) LAMBERT, D., Brent; Lexmark Interna- TD TG). tional, Inc., 740 West New Circle Road, (30) 09/066,139 24 Apr/avr 1998 US Lexington, KY 40550 (US). (24.04.1998)

(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 B41F CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (54) • FLEXIBLE TRAY SELECTION USING (11) WO 99/55533 (13) A2 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV A MAPPING OF SOURCE NUMBER MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT ASSIGNMENTS (21) PCT/DE99/01231 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT SELECTION DE PLATEAU FLEXIBLE UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM • (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) PAR MISE EN CORRESPONDANCE KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM D’AFFECTATIONS DE NUMEROS AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT D’ORIGINE (25) de (26) de BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (30) 198 18 550.2 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (71) LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (24.04.1998) [US/US]; 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, KY 40550 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 B41J 11/42 (72) BISCHEL, Patrick, Oscar; 2338 Geor- (54) • ROLLER FOR A ROTARY PRESS getown Road, Paris, KY 40503 (US). ROULEAU POUR PRESSE ROTATIVE (11) WO 99/55535 (13) A1 BROWN, John, Knox, III; 3521 Mc- • Nair Way, Lexington, KY 40513 (US). (71) KOENIG & BAUER AKTIEN- (21) PCT/US99/08891 D’ALESSANDRO, Kathy, Scott; 106 GESELLSCHAFT [DE/DE]; Frie- Spoonbill Court, Georgetown, KY 40324 (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) drich–Koenig–Strasse 4, D–97080 Würzburg (US). YOHON, Edward, William, Jr.; (DE). (25) en (26) en 1321 Corona Drive, Lexington, KY 40514 (for all designated States except / pour tous (US). les États désignés sauf US) (30) 09/066,006 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (74) LAMBERT, D., Brent; Lexmark Interna- (72, 75) STIEL, Jürgen, Alfred [DE/DE]; Geis- tional, Inc., 740 West New Circle Road, leite 32, D–97289 Thüngen (DE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Lexington, KY 40550 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12767

(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (54) • EPOXIDIZED NATURAL RUBBER (30) 09/069,454 29 Apr/avr 1998 US KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV PRINTING PLATE (29.04.1998) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT • PLAQUE D’IMPRIMERIE EN CAOUT- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT CHOUC NATUREL EPOXYDE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (54) DUAL WHEEL MOUNTING SYSTEM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (71) THE MOORE COMPANY [US/US]; 33 • AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Beach Street, Westerly, RI 02891 (US). • SYSTEME DE MONTAGE DE ROUES BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (for all designated States except / pour tous JUMELEES LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI les États désignés sauf US) CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (71, 72) HOLMES, James [CA/CA]; Unit 913, (72, 75) SHANBAUM, Mark [US/US]; Apart- 50 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, Missis- ment G44, 1406 Skyline Drive, Johnson sauga, Ontario L5A 3S2 (CA). City, TN 37604 (US). CURTIN, Patrick, J. (51)6 B41M 5/00 [US/US]; 899 Falcon Circle, Greenville, NC (74) HAMMOND, Peter; Suite 901, Two Robert 27834 (US). Speck Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z (11) WO 99/55537 (13) A1 1H8 (CA). (74) SULLIVAN, Robert, C., Jr. et al. / etc.; (21) PCT/US99/08037 Darby & Darby P.C., 805 Third Avenue, New (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY York, NY 10022–7513 (US). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (81) AU JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (25) en (26) en KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (30) 09/069,665 29 Apr/avr 1998 US Published / Publiée : (c) (29.04.1998) UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 B43K 7/02, 7/08, 8/03, 5/02 BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (54) • RECEPTOR SHEET FOR INKJET (11) WO 99/55539 (13) A1 MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM PRINTING HAVING AN EMBOSSED GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). SURFACE (21) PCT/JP99/02298 • FEUILLE A SURFACE BOSSE- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) LEE POUR IMPRESSION PAR JET (51)6 B60C 7/12, B29D 30/02 D’ENCRE (25) ja (26) ja (11) WO 99/55541 (13) A1 (71) 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COM- (30) 10/119273 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP PANY [US/US]; 3M Center, P.O. Box (28.04.1998) (21) PCT/BR99/00029 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (72) YLITALO, Caroline, M.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). (54) • WRITING INSTRUMENT AND ME- (25) en (26) en ENGLE, Lori, P.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint THOD OF MANUFACTURING THE- Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). LEMIRE, REOF (30) PI 9801949–0 23 Apr/avr 1998 BR Verna, J.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, • INSTRUMENT D’ECRITURE ET (23.04.1998) MN 55133–3427 (US). FLEMING, Pa- PROCEDE DE FABRICATION COR- trick, R.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN RESPONDANT (30) CI 9801949–0 11 Mar/mar 1999 BR 55133–3427 (US). (11.03.1999) (71) HORI R & D CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 1236–70, (74) HORNICKEL, John, H. et al. / etc.; Oaza–Nagayatsu–Juichinotani, Yoshimima- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 3M Innovative Properties Company, Ofﬁce chi, Hiki–gun, Saitama 355–0156 (JP). (54) NON–PNEUMATIC TYRE FOR IN- of Intellectual Property Counsel, P.O Box (for all designated States except / pour tous • DUSTRIAL AND OFF–THE–ROAD 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). les États désignés sauf US) USE AND METHOD FOR MANUFAC- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (72, 75) HORI, Jiro [JP/JP]; 13–3, Kamihiroya, TURING IT CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Tsurugashima–shi, Saitama 350–2203 (JP). • PNEU NON PNEUMATIQUE POUR GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE USAGE INDUSTRIEL ET TOUS KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (74) SUZUYE, Takehiko et al. / etc.; Suzuye TERRAINS, ET SON PROCEDE DE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT & Suzuye, 7–2, Kasumigaseki 3–chome, FABRICATION RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0013 (JP). UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (71, 72) NOGUEIRA, Ciro [BR/BR]; Rua da KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Consolação 2685, cj 01, CEP–01416–001 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB São Paulo, SP (BR). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS KE LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI KG KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM 6 (51)6 B41N 1/12 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (51) B60C 19/00 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (11) WO 99/55542 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55538 (13) A1 LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/US99/09150 (21) PCT/EP99/02714

(22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (51)6 B60B 11/06 (25) en (26) en (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/55540 (13) A1 (30) 60/083,185 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 198 19 128.6 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (27.04.1998) (21) PCT/CA99/00387 (29.04.1998) (30) 60/122,916 5 Mar/mar 1999 US (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (05.03.1999) 44/1999 12768 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(54) • METHOD FOR FIXING A RING (51)6 B60H 1/00 (54) • OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION FOR A MADE OF A SOUND–ABSORBING VEHICLE (11) WO 99/55544 (13) A2 MATERIAL ON A RIM AND MOTOR STRUCTURE DE TOIT OUVRANT VEHICLE WHEEL HAVING A RING • (21) PCT/DE99/01227 POUR VEHICULE MADE OF SOUND–ABSORBING MA- TERIAL FIXED ON THE RIM (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (71) INALFA INDUSTRIES B.V. [NL/NL]; • PROCEDE POUR FIXER UN ANNEAU Maasheseweg 83, NL–5804 AB Venray EN MATERIAU INSONORISANT SUR (25) de (26) de (NL). UNE JANTE ET ROUE DE VEHICULE (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 198 18 649.5 25 Apr/avr 1998 DE AUTOMOBILE EQUIPEE D’UN TEL les États désignés sauf US) (25.04.1998) ANNEAU PLACE SUR UNE JANTE (71, 72) HERMSEN, Erwin, Jacobus, Chris- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) CONTINENTAL AKTIENGESELL- tian, Leonardus [NL/NL]; Overloonseweg 91, NL–5804 AT Venray (NL). ROOI- SCHAFT [DE/DE]; Postfach 1 69, D–30001 (54) VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYS- • JAKKERS, Alphonsus, Theodorus, Ber- Hannover (DE). TEM AND THE USE THEREOF (for all designated States except / pour tous nardus [NL/NL]; Johannes Vijghstraat les États désignés sauf US) • CONDITIONNEUR D’AIR POUR VE- 44, NL–6524 BV Nijmegen (NL). MAN- HICULE ET SON UTILISATION DERS, Peter, Christiaan, Leonardus, (72, 75) SCHÜRMANN, Oliver [DE/DE]; Johannes [NL/NL]; Van Bronckhorststraat Wacholderweg 2a, D–30855 Langenhagen (71, 72) DIENHART, Bernd [DE/DE]; Am Bee- 70, NL–5961 SM Horst (NL). (DE). DIECKMANN, Andreas [DE/DE]; thovenpark 15, D–50935 Köln (DE). Jakobistrasse 53, D–30163 Hannover (DE). (72, 75) NABUURS, Martinus, Wilhelmus, (81) AU JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES Maria [NL/NL]; Trantert 66, NL–5825 JT STEINER, Anton [DE/DE]; Andertensche FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Wiese 9, D–30169 Hannover (DE). DODT, Overloon (NL). Thomas [DE/DE]; Ringstrasse 24, D–31655 (74) DE VRIES & METMAN B.V.; Gebouw Stadthagen (DE). GAUTERIN, Frank 6 Autumn, Overschiestraat 184 N, NL–1062 [DE/DE]; Am Goetheplatz 2, D–31535 (51) B60H 1/00 XK Amsterdam (NL). Neustadt (DE). FIDAN, Mehmet, Sadettin (11) WO 99/55545 (13) A1 [TR/DE]; Ernst–Ludwig–Kirchner–Weg 5, (81) BR JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK D–30827 Garbsen (DE). (21) PCT/FR99/01003 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) SCHNEIDER, Egon; Continental Aktien- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) gesellschaft, Postfach 1 69, D–30001 Hanno- 6 ver (DE). (25) fr (26) fr (51) B60J 10/02 (81) CZ HU JP KR PL RU US; EP (AT BE CH (30) 98/05396 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR (11) WO 99/55547 (13) A1 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (29.04.1998) NL PT SE). (21) PCT/EP99/02615 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) (54) • HEATING AND/OR AIR CONDITIO- (25) de (26) de NING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE PAS- (51)6 B60G SENGER COMPARTMENT WITH IM- (30) 198 18 153.1 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (11) WO 99/55543 (13) A2 PROVED AIR MIXING (23.04.1998) DISPOSITIF DE CHAUFFAGE ET/OU • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/DE99/01200 CLIMATISATION DE L’HABITACLE (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) D’UN VEHICULE, AVEC MIXAGE (54) • WINDOW UNIT FOR MOUNTING IN D’AIR AMELIORE A PREDEFINED OPENING OF MOTOR (25) de (26) de VEHICLES AND SUCH LIKE (71) VALEO CLIMATISATION [FR/FR]; 8, (30) 198 18 161.2 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE rue Louis–Lormand, F–78321 La Verrière • ENSEMBLE VITRE SE MONTANT (23.04.1998) (FR). DANS UNE OUVERTURE PREDEFI- (for all designated States except / pour tous NIE DE VEHICULES AUTOMOBILES (30) 198 32 956.3 22 Jul/juil 1998 DE les États désignés sauf US) ET ANALOGUE (22.07.1998) (72, 75) QUEINNEC, Jean–Yves [FR/FR]; 12, (71) RICHARD FRITZ GMBH + CO. KG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) rue du Sagittaire, F–78990 Elancourt (FR). [DE/DE]; Gottlieb–Daimler–Strasse 4, D–74354 Besigheim (DE). (54) RUBBER–CUSHIONED BALL JOINT • (74) KOENIG, Christine; Valéo Management (for all designated States except / pour tous WITH A BEARING GEOMETRY Services, Propriété Industrielle, 2, rue André les États désignés sauf US) WHICH IS OPTIMIZED WITH RE- Boulle, Boıˆte postale 150, F–94017 Créteil GARD TO TENSION (FR). (72, 75) SENGE, Christoph [DE/DE]; Im • JOINT A ROTULE MONTE DANS UN Waldwinkel 12, D–66763 Dillingen–Diefﬂen PALIER EN CAOUTCHOUC, PRESEN- (81) BR DE US. (DE). TANT UNE GEOMETRIE DE PALIER OPTIMISEE EN CE QUI CONCERNE (74) KASTNER, Hermann; Rieslingweg 5, D–71720 Oberstenfeld (DE). LES TENSIONS (51)6 B60J 7/02 (81) BG BR CA CN CZ HU JP MX RO RU SK (71) LEMFÖRDER METALLWAREN (11) WO 99/55546 (13) A1 AG [DE/DE]; Postfach 1220, D–49441 TR UA US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Lemförde (DE). (21) PCT/NL99/00233 (for all designated States except / pour tous Published / Publiée : (c) les États désignés sauf US) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999)

(72, 75) KAMMEL, Helmut [DE/DE]; Tau- (25) nl (26) en (51)6 B60J 10/08 benschlag 2, D–49401 Damme (DE). SICHLER, Axel [DE/DE]; Bramschers- (30) 1009021 28 Apr/avr 1998 NL (11) WO 99/55548 (13) A1 trasse 66, D–49492 Westerkappeln (DE). (28.04.1998) (21) PCT/GB99/01265 (81) BR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (30) 1009857 13 Aug/août 1998 NL FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (13.08.1998) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12769

(30) 9808684.6 23 Apr/avr 1998 GB (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (51)6 B60N 2/20 (23.04.1998) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/55552 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (21) PCT/US99/09080 (54) A SEAL FOR USE IN MOTOR VE- • 6 HICLES AND STIFFENING CARRIER (51) B60K 15/077 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) THEREFOR (11) WO 99/55550 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en • JOINT POUR MOTEURS DE VEHI- CULES ET SUPPORT RAIDISSEUR (21) PCT/EP99/02121 (30) 09/067,068 27 Apr/avr 1998 US DESTINE A CE DERNIER (27.04.1998) (22) 27 Mar/mar 1999 (27.03.1999) (71) BTR SEALING SYSTEMS (UK) LIMI- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TED [GB/GB]; Beveridge Lane, Bardon (25) de (26) de Hill, Coalville, Leicester LE67 1TA (GB). (54) • LINEAR RECLINER WITH SINGLE (30) 198 19 117.0 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE POSITION MEMORY (for all designated States except / pour tous (29.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) • MECANISME D’INCLINAISON LI- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) NEAIRE DE SIEGE A MEMOIRE DE (72, 75) MATSUMIYA, James, A. [GB/GB]; POSITION UNIQUE "Sundrift", Camp Road, Gerrards Cross, (54) • FUEL TANK (71) FISHER DYNAMICS CORPORATION Buckinghamshire SL9 7PF (GB). COOK, RESERVOIR DE CARBURANT John, Edward [GB/GB]; 40 Church Hill, • [US/US]; 33300 Freeway Drive, St. Clair Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicester (71) MANNESMANN VDO AG [DE/DE]; Shores, MI 48082 (US). LE12 8RT (GB). Kruppstrasse 105, D–60388 Frankfurt am Main (DE). (72) CHEN, Song; 98 Miracle Drive, Troy, MI (74) CARPMAEL, John, William, Maurice et (for all designated States except / pour tous 48084 (US). al. / etc.; Carpmaels & Ransford, 43 les États désignés sauf US) Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2RA (74) BROCK, Christopher, M. et al. / etc.; (GB). (72, 75) MEYER, Knut [DE/DE]; Am Lünink Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C., P.O. Box 55, D–45239 Essen (DE). 828, Bloomﬁeld Hills, MI 48303 (US). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (81) CA DE GB JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT 6 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (51)6 B60L 11/14 (51) B60N 2/42, F16F 1/12 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (11) WO 99/55551 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55553 (13) A1 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (21) PCT/JP98/05377 (21) PCT/SE99/00572 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (22) 8 Apr/avr 1999 (08.04.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (22) 30 Nov/nov 1998 (30.11.1998) TG). (25) ja (26) ja (25) sv (26) en (30) 10/118169 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (30) 9801451–7 24 Apr/avr 1998 SE (24.04.1998) (51)6 B60K 6/10, F16H 37/02 (28.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55549 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) CHANGE GEAR AND VEHICLE (54) A BACK REST WITH LIMITED RESI- (21) PCT/EP99/02837 • • USING THE SAME LIENCE (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) • MECANISME DE CHANGEMENT DE • DOSSIER PRESENTANT UN AMOR- VITESSE ET VEHICULE UTILISANT TISSEMENT LIMITE (25) en (26) en CE MECANISME (71) EWES STÅLFJÄDER AB [SE/SE]; P.O. (30) 98201321.1 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP (71) HITACHI, LTD. [JP/JP]; 6, Kanda Suruga- Box 45, S–330 10 Bredaryd (SE). (24.04.1998) dai 4–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 101–8010 (for all designated States except / pour tous (JP). les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) SVENSSON, Kjell [SE/SE]; Tokarp, (54) • VEHICLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY S–334 91 Anderstorp (SE). (72, 75) KANEKO, Satoru [JP/JP]; Hitachi, MECANISME D’ENTRAINEMENT • Ltd., Hitachi Research Laboratory, 1–1, (74) WALLENGREN, Yngvar; Patentbyrån Y Omikacho 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki Wallengren AB, P.O. Box 116, S–331 21 (71) VAN DOORNE’S TRANSMISSIE B.V. Värnamo (SE). [NL/NL]; Patent Dept., P.O. Box 500, 319–1221 (JP). MATSUNOBU, Yutaka [JP/JP]; Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Research NL–5000 AM Tilburg (NL). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (for all designated States except / pour tous Laboratory, 1–1, Omikacho 7–chome, Hita- chi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 (JP). MASAKI, CA CH CN CU CZ DE DE (Utility model / les États désignés sauf US) modèle d’utilité) DK EE ES FI GB GD GE Ryoso [JP/JP]; Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Re- GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP (72, 75) VAN DRUTEN, Roëll, Marie [NL/NL]; search Laboratory, 1–1, Omikacho 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 (JP). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG Dennensteeg 3, NL–5481 XE Schijndel MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (NL). MUSSEAUS, Marc, André [NL/NL]; (74) SAKUTA, Yasuo; Hitachi, Ltd., 5–1, SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG Salviapad 33, NL–5643 BX Eindhoven (NL). Marunouchi 1–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS VROEMEN, Bas, Gerard [NL/NL]; Adolf 100–8220 (JP). MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY van Cortenbachstraat 93, NL–5611 TG KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH Eindhoven (NL). SERRARENS, Alexan- (81) CA CN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC der, Franciscus, Anita [NL/NL]; Wattstraat DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA 3, NL–5621 AG Eindhoven (NL). VEEN- SE). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). HUIZEN, Pieter, Abraham [NL/NL]; St. Jacobslaan 39, NL–5051 ED Goirle (NL). 44/1999 12770 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 B60R 11/04 (51)6 B60R 21/22 (74) TAZAWA, Hiroaki et al. / etc.; Kasumiga- seki IHF Building, 4th ﬂoor, 5–1, Kasumiga- (11) WO 99/55554 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55556 (13) A1 seki 3–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0013 (21) PCT/DE99/01268 (JP). (21) PCT/US99/08503 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (25) de (26) de FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (30) 198 19 011.5 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (25) en (26) en (29.04.1998) (30) 09/065,912 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (51)6 B60R 22/24 (30) 199 02 583.5 21 Jan/jan 1999 DE (24.04.1998) (21.01.1999) (11) WO 99/55558 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/01680 (54) AIR BAG ASSEMBLY (54) • ADJUSTABLE HOLDING DEVICE • (22) 15 Mar/mar 1999 (15.03.1999) FOR AN ONBOARD COMPUTER IN • ENSEMBLE AIRBAG MOTOR VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY (25) de (26) de FOR A LAPTOP OR NOTEBOOK (71) DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. COMPUTER [US/US]; P.O. Box 5052, Troy, MI (30) 198 18 261.9 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE • DISPOSITIF DE SUPPORT RE- 48007–5052 (US). (23.04.1998) GLABLE POUR ORDINATEUR DE (72) VIANO, David, Charles; 265 Warrington (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) BORD MONTE DANS UN VEHICULE Road, Bloomﬁeld Hills, MI 48304 (US). AUTOMOBILE, EN PARTICULIER (54) • SYSTEM FOR GUIDING A SAFETY POUR ORDINATEUR PORTATIF OU SHAH, Minoo, Jaswantlal; 37453 Glen- grove, Farmington Hills, MI 48304 (US). BELT INSIDE THE VEHICLE FRAME BLOC–NOTES HOPF, Philip, Wendel; 3807 Fernwood OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (71, 72) HERBERT, Karl–Walter [DE/DE]; Court, Dayton, OH 45440–4092 (US). • DISPOSITIF POUR GUIDER UNE Neue Strasse 30, D–91091 Großenseebach KAISER, Axel; Ludwig–Unland–Strasse CEINTURE DANS LE CHASSIS D’UN (DE). 16, D–63477 Maintal (DE). VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE

(74) BUCHAU, Erhard; Hutgraben 25, (74) MARRA, Kathryn, A.; Delphi Technolo- (71) VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELL- D–91058 Erlangen (DE). gies, Inc., Legal Staff, P.O. Box 5052, Troy, SCHAFT [DE/DE]; D–38436 Wolfsburg (81) AU CA CN CZ PL US; EP (AT BE CH DE MI 48007–5052 (US). (DE). DK ES FR GB IT LU NL SE). (for all designated States except / pour tous (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA les États désignés sauf US) Published / Publiée : (c) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (72, 75) SIEGMUND, Axel [DE/DE]; Zum Lehmbusch 11, D–38518 Gifhorn (DE). (51)6 B60R 19/18, B29C 45/00 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (74) VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELL- (11) WO 99/55555 (13) A1 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA SCHAFT; Brieffach 1770, D–38436 Wolf- UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (21) PCT/ES98/00148 sburg (DE). MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (22) 26 May/mai 1998 (26.05.1998) KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (81) CN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (25) es (26) es CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (30) P 9800875 24 Apr/avr 1998 ES GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (24.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) (51)6 B60R 22/44, G01L 3/00 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55559 (13) A1 (54) BUMPERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES • (51)6 B60R 21/32, G01P 15/135, H01H 35/14 • PARE–CHOCS POUR VEHICULES (21) PCT/US99/02205 AUTOMOBILES (11) WO 99/55557 (13) A1 (22) 2 Feb/fév 1999 (02.02.1999) (71) FUNDACIÓ ASCAMM CENTRE (21) PCT/JP98/01937 TECNOLÒGIC [ES/ES]; Parc Tecnològic (25) en (26) en del Vallès, Avenida Universitat Autònoma, (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) 23, E–08290 Cerdanyola Del Valles (ES). (30) 09/066,009 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) ja (26) ja les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) BARCELÓ RÀFOLS, Antonio (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [ES/ES]; Carrer de l’Aigua, 87, E–08800 (54) SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR EM- (54) ACCELERATION SENSOR AND AIR • Vilanova i la Geltrú (ES). • PLOYING FLEXIBLE POTENTIOME- BAG ACTIVATOR TER (74) CURELL SUÑOL, Jorge et al. / etc.; Pas- • CAPTEUR D’ACCELERATION ET DE- CAPTEUR DE TENSION DE CEIN- seig de Gràcia, 65 bis, E–08008 Barcelona CLENCHEUR D’AIR–BAG • (ES). TURE DE SECURITE UTILISANT UN POTENTIOMETRE SOUPLE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA [JP/JP]; 2–3, Marunouchi CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (71) BREED AUTOMOTIVE 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–8310 GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP TECHNOLOGY, INC. [US/US]; P.O. Box KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (JP). 33050, Lakeland, FL 33807–3050 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG les États désignés sauf US) US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (72, 75) ASADA, Satoshi [JP/JP]; Mitsubishi (72, 75) HUSBY, Harald, S. [US/US]; 625 Eme- MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, 2–3, Marunouchi KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY rald Ridge Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33813 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–8310 (US). DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (JP). YAMASHITA, Toshiyuki [JP/JP]; PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, 2–3, (74) DRAYER, Lonnie, R.; Breed Automotive ML MR NE SN TD TG). Marunouchi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo Technology, Inc., P.O. Box 33050, Lakeland, 100–8310 (JP). FL 33807–3050 (US) et al. / etc. 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12771

(81) BR CA CZ DE ES GB JP KR MX PL RU (74) DRAYER, Lonnie, R.; Breed Automotive (81) BR JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK SE US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Technology, Inc., P.O. Box 33050, Lakeland, ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). FL 33807–3050 (US) et al. / etc. Published / Publiée : (c) (81) CA CZ DE ES GB JP KR MX RU US; EP 6 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 6 (51) B60R 22/46, 22/48 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (51) B60S 1/08 (11) WO 99/55560 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55564 (13) A1

(21) PCT/US99/09435 (51)6 B60S 1/04 (21) PCT/US99/08921

(22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55562 (13) A1 (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999)

(25) en (26) en (21) PCT/DE99/01230 (25) en (26) en (30) 60/083,076 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 60/083,025 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 24 Apr/avr 1999 (24.04.1999) (27.04.1998) (24.04.1998) (25) de (26) de (30) PCT/US98/14184 13 Jul/juil 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (13.07.1998) (30) 198 19 181.2 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (54) MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR (29.04.1998) • (30) PCT/US99/06666 26 Mar/mar 1999 US GENE THERAPY (26.03.1999) (30) 198 35 552.1 6 Aug/août 1998 DE • MATIERES ET PROCEDES UTILES EN THERAPIE GENIQUE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (06.08.1998) (71) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA [US/US]; (54) • SMART SEATBELT CONTROL SYS- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TEM 223 Grinter Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611 (54) TUBE PLATE (US). SYSTEME DE COMMANDE INTELLI- • • PLATINE TUBULAIRE (for all designated States except / pour tous GENTE POUR CEINTURE DE SECU- • les États désignés sauf US) RITE (71) ROBERT BOSCH GMBH [DE/DE]; Post- (72, 75) FLOTTE, Terence, R. [US/US]; 2058 (71, 72) TABE, Joseph, A. [US/US]; Apartment fach 30 02 20, D–70442 Stuttgart (DE). SANDER UMFORMTECHNIK GMBH S.W. 72nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32607 315, 525 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring, MD (US). SONG, Sihong [CN/US]; 3418 N.W. 20910 (US). & CO. KG [DE/DE]; Reiersbacher Strasse 34, D–77871 Renchen–Ulm (DE). 67th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32653 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous BYRNES, Barry, J. [US/US]; 7902 S.W. (81) AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ EE 45th Lane, Gainesville, FL 32608 (US). GD GE HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KP KR LC les États désignés sauf US) MORGAN, Michael [US/US]; 2300 S.W. LK LR LT LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ PL (72, 75) BRÜMMER, Dietmar [DE/DE]; Hin- 43rd Street, K–5, Gainesville, FL 32607 RO SG SI SK SL TR TT UA US UZ VN (US). YU ZA; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL denburgstrasse 35, D–77830 Bühlertal (DE). MUEHLPFORTE, Kurt [DE/DE]; SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (74) HIBLER, David, W.; Williams, Morgan & RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES Hohenaustrasse 8, D–77815 Bühl (DE). DIETRICH, Jan [DE/DE]; Tullastrasse 7, Amerson, P.C., Suite 250, 7676 Hillmont, FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); Houston, TX 77040 (US). OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML D–77815 Bühl (DE). WIEGERT, Andreas [DE/DE]; Russhaldeweg 28, D–77876 Kap- MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AE AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ pelrodeck (DE). ZEIBIG, Uwe [DE/DE]; EE GD GE HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KP KR Martinstrasse 53, D–77855 Achern (DE). LC LK LR LT LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ (51)6 B60R 22/48, A44B 11/26, G01D 5/16 (81) BR JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK PL RO SG SI SK SL TR TT UA US UZ VN ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). YU ZA; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL (11) WO 99/55561 (13) A1 SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD Published / Publiée : (c) RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (21) PCT/US99/02230 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML (22) 2 Feb/fév 1999 (02.02.1999) (51)6 B60S 1/08 MR NE SN TD TG).

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(30) 09/065,684 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/DE99/00551 (24.04.1998) (51)6 B60T 8/00 (22) 3 Mar/mar 1999 (03.03.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55565 (13) A1 (25) de (26) de (54) • DEVICE TO DETECT SEAT BELT BU- (21) PCT/EP99/02069 CKLE STATUS (30) 198 18 173.6 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (22) 26 Mar/mar 1999 (26.03.1999) • DISPOSITIF POUR DETECTER LA PO- (23.04.1998) SITION DE LA BOUCLE D’UNE CEIN- (25) de (26) de TURE DE SECURITE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE (30) 198 18 222.8 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (71) BREED AUTOMOTIVE • (24.04.1998) TECHNOLOGY, INC. [US/US]; P.O. Box • DISPOSITIF D’ESSUIE–GLACE 33050, Lakeland, FL 33807–3050 (US). (30) 198 49 409.2 27 Oct/oct 1998 DE (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) ROBERT BOSCH GMBH [DE/DE]; Post- (27.10.1998) les États désignés sauf US) fach 30 02 20, D–70442 Stuttgart (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) HUSBY, Harald, S. [US/US]; 5625 les États désignés sauf US) Emerald Ridge Boulevard, Lakeland, FL (54) • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SET- 33813 (US). PATEL, Vihang, C. [IN/US]; (72, 75) MICHENFELDER, Gebhard TING THE DRIVE SLIP OF A VE- 2339 Miles Court, Lakeland, FL 33813 (US). [DE/DE]; Am Waldhag 21, D–77839 HICLE TO A HIGH FRICTION PATEL, Ashok, F. [US/US]; 1334 Crimson Lichtenau (DE). MAY, Michael [DE/DE]; FACTOR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS Clover Lane, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Am Lerchenrain 30, D–77654 Offenburg GOING UPHILL OR CARRYING A (US). (DE). HEAVY LOAD 44/1999 12772 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

• PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR RE- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) GULER LE PATINAGE D’UN VEHI- CULE EN FONCTION D’UN COEF- (54) • CONCENTRIC COMPENSATOR (25) fr (26) fr FICIENT DE FROTTEMENT ELEVE, CHAMBER AND MASTER CYLINDER EN MONTEE OU AVEC UN CHARGE- FOR DISC BRAKE SYSTEM (30) 98/05113 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR MENT ELEVE • CHAMBRE DE COMPENSATION (24.04.1998) CONCENTRIQUE ET MAITRE– (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO. CYLINDRE POUR UN SYSTEME OHG [DE/DE]; Guerickestrasse 7, D–60488 DE FREINS A DISQUES Frankfurt am Main (DE). (54) • PNEUMATIC SERVOMOTOR WITH FORCE–CONTROLLED SELF– (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) ROCKSHOX, INC. [US/US]; 401 Charcot BOOSTING les États désignés sauf US) Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous • SERVOMOTEUR PNEUMATIQUE A (72, 75) HALAT, Siegfried [DE/DE]; Schulz- les États désignés sauf US) AUTO–ASSISTANCE CONTROLEE EN weg 28, D–64289 Darmstadt (DE). EFFORT STÖCKMANN, Ulrich [DE/DE]; Dern- (72, 75) BECKER, William, Martin [US/US]; burgweg 5, D–64289 Darmstadt (DE). 1037 Rosewood Avenue, San Carlos, CA (71) BOSCH SYSTEMES DE FREINAGE HARTMANN, Bernd–Uwe [DE/DE]; 94070 (US). [FR/FR]; 126, rue de Stalingrad, F–93700 Lerchenweg 1, D–63584 Gründau (DE). Drancy (FR). KERFEKHAH, Cyrus [DE/DE]; Messe- (74) HANSEN, David, W. et al. / etc.; Skadden (for all designated States except / pour tous ler Strasse 63, D–64291 Darmstadt (DE). Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Suite les États désignés sauf US) SCHUHMACHER, Christian [DE/DE]; 220, 525 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA Bartholomäus–Arnoldi–Strasse 60, D–61250 94301 (US). (72, 75) GAUTIER, Jean–Pierre [FR/FR]; 46 Usingen (DE). NIES, Roland [DE/DE]; Im ter, avenue Louis Blanc, F–93600 Aul- Alten Dorf 14, D–61203 Reichelsheim (DE). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA nay–sous–Bois (FR). LEBOISNE, Cédric CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD [FR/FR]; 44 bis, rue de Montreuil, F–75011 (74) CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO. GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Paris (FR). VERBO, Ulysse [FR/FR]; 41 OHG; Guerickestrasse 7, D–60488 Frank- KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD bis, rue du CT Brasseur, F–93600 Aul- furt am Main (DE). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO nay–sous–Bois (FR). MEDINA, Raphaël RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA [FR/FR]; 24, passage Grabouillet, F–93380 (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE Pierreﬁtte sur Seine (FR). RICHARD, FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ Philippe [FR/FR]; 78, rue Albert Caillou, BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE F–77500 Chelles (FR). Published / Publiée : (c) CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (74) HOUPLAIN, Jacques; Bosch Systèmes de (51)6 B60T 8/40, F04B 49/06, H02P 5/17 GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Freinage, Service Brevets, 126, rue de Sta- lingrad, F–93700 Drancy (FR). (11) WO 99/55566 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (21) PCT/DE99/01183 (51)6 B60T 13/567 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55568 (13) A1 (25) de (26) de 6 (21) PCT/FR99/00884 (51) B60T 13/68, 8/32 (30) 198 18 174.4 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (11) WO 99/55570 (13) A1 (23.04.1998) (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) fr (26) fr (21) PCT/EP99/02687 (54) • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CON- (30) 98/05116 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) TROLLING A PUMP OF A BRAKE (24.04.1998) SYSTEM (25) de (26) de (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR (30) 198 19 228.2 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE COMMANDER UNE POMPE D’UN (54) • BRAKING DEVICE WITH SIMPLI- (29.04.1998) SYSTEME DE FREINAGE FIED BRACE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) ROBERT BOSCH GMBH [DE/DE]; Post- • DISPOSITIF DE FREINAGE A EN- TRETOISE SIMPLIFIEE fach 30 02 20, D–70442 Stuttgart (DE). (54) • MASTER CYLINDER WITH IMPRO- (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) BOSCH SYSTEMES DE FREINAGE VED EMERGENCY BRAKING FUNC- les États désignés sauf US) [FR/FR]; 126, rue de Stalingrad, F–93700 TION (72, 75) ZIMMERMANN, Christian [DE/DE]; Drancy (FR). • MAITRE–CYLINDRE A FONCTION Knappenweg 60 B, D–70569 Stuttgart (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous DE FREINAGE DE SECOURS AME- LAH, Oliver [DE/DE]; Tulpenweg 29, les États désignés sauf US) LIOREE D–71287 Weissach (DE). WANDEL, Hel- (72, 75) LEBOISNE, Cédric [FR/FR]; 44 bis, (71) LUCAS INDUSTRIES PUBLIC LIMI- mut [DE/DE]; Kelterstrasse 33, D–71706 rue de Montreuil, F–75011 Paris (FR). TED COMPANY [GB/GB]; Stratford Road, Markgröningen (DE). VERBO, Ulysse [FR/FR]; 41 bis, rue du Ct Solihull B90 4LA (GB). (81) GB JP US. Brasseur, F–93600 Aulnay–sous–Bois (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) Published / Publiée : (c) (74) HOUPLAIN, Jacques; Bosch Systèmes de Freinage, Service Brevets, 126, rue de Sta- (72, 75) GILLES, Leo [DE/DE]; Kreisstrasse lingrad, F–93700 Drancy (FR). 14a, D–56077 Koblenz (DE). (51)6 B60T 11/00, 13/00 (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (74) BEYER, Andreas; Wuesthoff & Wuesthoff, (11) WO 99/55567 (13) A1 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Schweigerstrasse 2, D–81541 München (21) PCT/US99/09127 (DE). (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (51)6 B60T 13/573 (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55569 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (30) 60/083,276 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/FR99/00938 (28.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12773

(51)6 B61L 5/06, 5/10 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (81) DE GB JP UA. CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (11) WO 99/55571 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Published / Publiée : (a) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/GB99/01283 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (51)6 B62D 55/116, B60T 8/00, B62M 27/02 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (11) WO 99/55575 (13) A2 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (25) en (26) en (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (21) PCT/IB99/00640 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (30) 9808900.6 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (24.04.1998) (25) en (26) en TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/065,557 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (54) • RAILWAY SWITCH ACTUATOR (51)6 B62D 1/22, 5/09, 6/02 ACTIONNEUR D’AIGUILLAGE POUR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • (11) WO 99/55573 (13) A1 VOIES DE CHEMIN DE FER (54) • SNOWMOBILE SUSPENSION SYS- (21) PCT/EP99/02531 TEM (71) CLAVERHAM LIMITED [GB/GB]; Cla- verham, Bristol BS49 4NF (GB). (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) • SYSTEME DE SUSPENSION D’UNE (for all designated States except / pour tous MOTONEIGE les États désignés sauf US) (25) de (26) de (71, 72) LILLBACKA, Jorma [FI/FI]; P.O. (30) 198 18 111.6 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE Box 38, FIN–62201 Kauhava (FI). LILL- (72, 75) SYED, Sohail [GB/GB]; Claverham Li- (23.04.1998) BACKA, Pekka [FI/FI]; P.O. Box 38, mited, Industrial Activation Division, Clave- FIN–62201 Kauhava (FI). rham, Bristol BS49 4NF (GB). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (54) HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM (74) ROBERTS, Gwilym, Vaughan et al. / • FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). etc.; Kilburn & Strode, 20 Red Lion Street, FOR A VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY FOR London WC1R 4PJ (GB). A MOBILE WORKING MACHINE • SYSTEME DE DIRECTION HY- 6 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY DRAULIQUE POUR UN VEHICULE, (51) B62D 61/12 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB NOTAMMENT POUR UN ENGIN MO- (11) WO 99/55576 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE BILE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/SE99/00682 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (71) MANNESMANN REXROTH AG RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT [DE/DE]; Jahnstrasse 3–5, D–97816 Lohr (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (DE). GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) sv (26) en les États désignés sauf US) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (30) 9801492–1 29 Apr/avr 1998 SE (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (72, 75) OBERTRIFTER, Bernd [DE/DE]; (29.04.1998) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF Riedwiesen 12, D–97854 Steinfeld (DE). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD ROTH, Dieter [DE/DE]; Zum wilden Stein (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TG). 1, D–36381 Schlüchtern (DE). (54) • AXLE LIFTING DEVICE FOR A VE- (74) MANNESMANN REXROTH AG; Jahns- HICLE trasse 3–5, D–97816 Lohr (DE). 6 • DISPOSITIF DE SOULEVEMENT DE (51) B62B 7/12, B62J 1/16, B62B 7/14 L’ESSIEU D’UN VEHICULE (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (11) WO 99/55572 (13) A1 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71) SCANIA CV AKTIEBOLAG (publ) [SE/SE]; S–151 87 Södertälje (SE). (21) PCT/NL99/00240 (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 B62D 11/14 les États désignés sauf US) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55574 (13) A1 (72, 75) KARLSSON, Peter [SE/SE]; (25) nl (26) en Förvaltarvägen 28, S–151 47 Södertälje (21) PCT/US99/08892 (SE). (30) 1008982 24 Apr/avr 1998 NL (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (24.04.1998) (74) FORSELL, Hans; Scania CV AB, Patents, (25) en (26) en S–151 87 Södertälje (SE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/067,104 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) BR DE US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (27.04.1998) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (54) • INFANT STROLLER • SIEGE POUR BEBES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (54) PLANETARY STEERING DIFFEREN- (71) PAUW–BEDRIJVEN IJSSELSTEIN • (51)6 B63B 1/16 [NL/NL]; Baden Powellweg 6, P.O. Box TIAL 222, NL–3400 AE Ijsselstein (NL). • DIFFERENTIEL DE DIRECTION PLA- (11) WO 99/55577 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous NETAIRE les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/SE99/00674 (71) CATERPILLAR INC. [US/US]; 100 N.E. (72, 75) HOOGERS, Alexander [NL/NL]; Pla- Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61629–6490 (US). (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) netenlaan 24, NL–5694 TP SON EN BREU- (72) SATZLER, Ronnie, L.; 16615 W. Streit- (25) en (26) en GEL (NL). matter Road, Princeville, IL 61559 (US). (30) 09/066,813 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) DE BRUIJN, Leendert, C.; Nederlandsch (74) KERCHER, Kevin, M. et al. / etc.; 100 (28.04.1998) Octrooibureau, Scheveningseweg 82, P.O. N.E. Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61629–6490 Box 29720, NL–2502 LS The Hague (NL). (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 44/1999 12774 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(54) • ARRANGEMENT FOR DYNAMIC (51)6 B63B 27/30, 27/10, B66C 13/02, 13/20, (51)6 B63H 1/04, 5/03 CONTROL OF RUNNING TRIM AND B66F 11/04 LIST OF A BOAT (11) WO 99/55581 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55579 (13) A1 • CONFIGURATION DE COMMANDE (21) PCT/FI99/00348 DYNAMIQUE DE L’ASSIETTE ET DU (21) PCT/GB99/01304 GITE D’UN BATEAU (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (71) PROFJORD AB [SE/SE]; P.O. Box 848, (25) ﬁ (26) en S–531 18 Lidköping (SE). (25) en (26) en (30) 980930 28 Apr/avr 1998 FI (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 9809102.8 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB (28.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) (28.04.1998) (72, 75) OLOFSSON, Bo [SE/SE]; Skjutbanega- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) tan 3 G, S–531 41 Lidköping (SE). (54) • STABILIZED SHIP–BORNE ACCESS (54) • VESSEL (74) GRAUDUMS, Valdis et al. / etc.; Albihns APPARATUS AND CONTROL ME- • CUVE Patentbyrå Göteborg AB, P.O. Box 142, THOD FOR THE SAME (71) LAKESAIL OY [FI/FI]; Onkiniemenkatu S–401 22 Göteborg (SE). APPAREIL STABILISE MONTE SUR • 1–3 D 33, FIN–33230 Tampere (FI). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY UN NAVIRE ET PROCEDE DE COM- (for all designated States except / pour tous CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB MANDE CORRESPONDANT les États désignés sauf US) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (71) OCEANTECH PLC [GB/GB]; Oceantech (72, 75) HOKKANEN, Heikki [FI/FI]; Onki- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV House, Station Approach, Cheam, Surrey niemenkatu 1–3 D 33, FIN–33230 Tampere MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT SM2 7AU (GB). (FI). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (for all designated States except / pour tous UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH les États désignés sauf US) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (74) KOLSTER OY AB; Iso Roobertinkatu 23, (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (72, 75) KIRKLEY, David [GB/GB]; Oceantech P.O. Box 148, FIN–00121 Helsinki (FI). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR plc, Oceantech House, Station Approach, (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF Cheam, Surrey SM2 7AU (GB). d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle TG). (74) KING, James, Bertram; Kings Patent Agency Ltd., 73 Farringdon Road, London, d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle Published / Publiée : (c) Greater London EC1M 3JQ (GB). d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (81) NO US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (51)6 B63B 17/02 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (11) WO 99/55578 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (21) PCT/CA99/00291 NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (51)6 B63B 35/44 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (22) 6 Apr/avr 1999 (06.04.1999) TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (11) WO 99/55580 (13) A1 (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/NO98/00131 EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (30) 09/070,128 29 Apr/avr 1998 US EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (29.04.1998) (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) no (26) en TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • SHIP HATCH COVER Published / Publiée : (a) • PANNEAU DE COUVERTURE DE (54) • FLOATING OFFSHORE PLATFORM CALE POUR BATEAU • PLATE–FORME DE FORAGE FLOT- (51)6 B64C TANTE (71) CANPOTEX SHIPPING SERVICES LI- (11) WO 99/55582 (13) A2 MITED [CA/CA]; 1111–100 Park Royal (71) KVÆRNER OIL & GAS A.S [NO/NO]; South, West Vancouver, British Columbia P.O. Box 222, N–1324 Lysaker (NO). (21) PCT/US99/07930 V7T 1A2 (CA). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) (72) SHIELDS, Glen, E.; 3634 Garibaldi Drive #21, North Vancouver, British Columbia (72, 75) BØTKER–RASMUSSEN, Stig (25) en (26) en V7H 2X5 (CA). JONES, Barry, D.; 1162 [NO/NO]; Åsesvei 167, N–1300 Sand- (30) 09/069,320 29 Apr/avr 1998 US Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, Saskat- vika (NO). BAADSHAUG, Ola [NO/NO]; (29.04.1998) chewan S7K 3H8 (CA). Holmenkollveien 135 C, N–0391 Oslo (NO). 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(74) COLLINS, Brian, A.; Sikorsky Aircraft (71) LANTECH, INC. [US/US]; 11000 Blue- • MACHINE DE CONDITIONNEMENT Corporation, Legal–Intellectual Property grass Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299–2399 POUVANT SE TRANSFORMER DE Dept., Mailstop S316A, 6900 Main Street, (US). FAÇON A TRAITER DES BOITES DE P.O. Box 9729, Stratford, CT 06615–9129 SECTIONS TRANSVERSALES DIFFE- (US). (72) LANCASTER, Patrick, R.; 4620 River RENTES Road, Louisville, KY 40222 (US). DE- (81) AU CA IL JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK GRASSE, Steven, E.; 247 Green Street, (71) TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). New Albany, IN 47150 (US). FINANCE, S.A. [CH/CH]; Avenue Général–Guisan 70, CH–1009 Pully (CH). (74) GARRETT, Arthur, S. et al. / etc.; Finne- (for all designated States except / pour tous 6 gan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, les États désignés sauf US) (51) B65B 3/32 L.L.P., 1300 I Street N.W., Washington, DC (11) WO 99/55583 (13) A1 20005–3315 (US). (72, 75) JAKOBSSON, Ronnie [SE/US]; Apart- ment 2A, 1512 Seville court, Wheeling, IL (81) AU CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (21) PCT/US99/09038 60090 (US). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (74) WEINSTEIN, Mitchell, J.; 22nd floor, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606 (25) en (26) en (51)6 B65B 39/00 (US). (30) 09/070,315 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (11) WO 99/55585 (13) A1 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (30.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (21) PCT/US99/09078 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (54) • DUAL CHAMBER PRODUCT TANK MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO FOR DUAL STREAM FILLING SYS- (25) en (26) en RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA TEM UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE • RESERVOIR DE PRODUIT A (30) 09/070,342 30 Apr/avr 1998 US LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ CHAMBRE DOUBLE POUR SYS- (30.04.1998) BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU TEME DE REMPLISSAGE DOUBLE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FLUX MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (54) FILL SYSTEM FOR PARTICULATES GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (71) TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FI- • NANCE, S.A. [CH/CH]; 70, avenue • SYSTEME DE REMPLISSAGE POUR Général–Guisan, CH–1009 Pully (CH). 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(51)6 B65B 59/00, 59/04 (21) PCT/US99/08757 (11) WO 99/55586 (13) A1 (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) 6 (21) PCT/US99/09040 (51) B65D 1/02 (25) en (26) en (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55588 (13) A2 (30) 09/065,616 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/FR99/00987 (24.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/067,117 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (54) METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR (25) fr (26) fr • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) STRETCH WRAPPING A LOAD (30) 98/05324 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL POUR EM- (54) • PACKAGING MACHINE WITH THE (28.04.1998) BALLER UNE CHARGE SOUS FILM CAPABILITY TO CONVERT TO DIF- ETIRABLE FERENT CARTON CROSS SECTIONS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 44/1999 12776 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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NUE AU MOYEN D’UN DESDITS d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR PROCEDES OU DES DEUX, ASSEM- LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX BLAGE ET REMPLISSAGE D’UNE BOITE, UTILISATION DE LA BOITE 6 NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (51) B65D 25/06, B25H 1/12, 3/02 ET DECOUPE DE BOITE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (11) WO 99/55592 (13) A1 TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (71) KAPPA PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); CENTER B.V. [NL/NL]; P.O. Box 2092, (21) PCT/US99/08940 EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); NL–7900 BB Hoogeveen (NL). EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ les États désignés sauf US) CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (25) en (26) en TD TG). (72, 75) VAN EIJNDHOVEN, Peter, Paul (30) 09/069,667 29 Apr/avr 1998 US [NL/NL]; Van Haersoltelaan 48, NL–3771 (29.04.1998) JW Barneveld (NL). 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(51)6 B65D 83/08 (74) RINGSRED, Ted, K. et al. / etc.; 3M Inno- • DISPOSITIF DE STOCKAGE DE FUTS vative Properties Company, Office of Intel- CIRCULAIRES (11) WO 99/55599 (13) A1 lectual Property Counsel, P.O. Box 33427, (21) PCT/IB99/00737 Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). (71) EXTRACT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED [GB/GB]; Bradley Junction Industrial Estate, (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD2 1UR (GB). (25) en (26) en CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (for all designated States except / pour tous GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE les États désignés sauf US) (30) 98870093.6 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (28.04.1998) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (72, 75) RYDER, Martyn [GB/GB]; Oakwood House, Bowling Alley, Brighouse HD6 3ET (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (GB). (54) • A TISSUE BOX KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (74) STUTTARD, Garry, Philip et al. / etc.; • BOITE DE DISTRIBUTION DE MOU- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Urquhart–Dykes & Lord, Tower House, Mer- CHOIRS EN PAPIER BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT rion Way, Leeds LS2 8PA (GB). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (for all designated States except / pour tous KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 B65D 88/52 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (72, 75) LENZ, Martina [DE/DE]; Steinkopf- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT weg 37, D–65931 Frankfurt am Main (11) WO 99/55601 (13) A2 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (DE). MENIF, Rached [FR/DE]; GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Martin–Niemoeller–Weg 4, D–61267 (21) PCT/GB99/01068 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Neu–Anspach (DE). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (74) REED, David, T. et al. / etc.; The Procter (25) en (26) en CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove TG). Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (30) 9808726.5 25 Apr/avr 1998 GB (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (25.04.1998) d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (51)6 B65G 47/08, 57/00, B65B 35/30 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (11) WO 99/55603 (13) A1 d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (54) CONTAINER STORAGE SYSTEM d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle • SYSTEME DE CONTENEURS (21) PCT/EP99/02743 d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle • D’ENTREPOSAGE d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (71) TIBBETT & BRITTEN GROUP PLC (25) de (26) de IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR [GB/GB]; Ross House, 1 Shirley Road, LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX Windmill Hill, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 6SB (30) 298 07 325.0 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (GB). (23.04.1998) (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (for all designated States except / pour tous TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP les États désignés sauf US) (30) 298 18 434.6 15 Oct/oct 1998 DE (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (15.10.1998) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (72, 75) BROWNING, Andrew [GB/GB]; Tib- EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB bett & Britten Group plc, Ross House, 1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ Shirley Road, Windmill Hill, Enfield, Midd- (54) • DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN lesex EN2 6SB (GB). BOTTLES TD TG). (74) BAILEY WALSH & CO.; 5 York Place, • DISPOSITIF POUR LE TRAITEMENT Leeds LS1 2SD (GB). DE BOUTEILLES (51)6 B65D 83/14 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) CERTUS MASCHINENBAU GMBH (11) WO 99/55600 (13) A1 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD [DE/DE]; Röntgenstrasse 1–5, D–86316 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Friedberg (DE). (21) PCT/US99/09314 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO les États désignés sauf US) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (25) en (26) en (72, 75) HÖFER, Gunter [DE/DE]; Angers- UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM trasse 9, D–86931 Prittriching (DE). HIR- (30) 60/083,829 30 Apr/avr 1998 US KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM SCHEK, Herwig [DE/DE]; Keplerstrasse (30.04.1998) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT 3a, D–86399 Bobingen (DE). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (74) ERNICKE, Hans–Dieter et al. / etc.; (54) • METERED–DOSE VALVE FOR PHAR- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Schwibbogenplatz 2b, D–86153 Augsburg MACEUTICAL AEROSOL (DE). VALVE DE DOSAGE POUR AEROSOL • (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA PHARMACEUTIQUE (51)6 B65G 1/127 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (71) 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COM- (11) WO 99/55602 (13) A1 GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP PANY [US/US]; 3M Center, P.O. Box KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). (21) PCT/GB99/01113 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (72) ALBAND, Todd, D.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). DUPONT, Ri- MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY chard, L.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN (25) en (26) en KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH 55133–3427 (US). ROSS, Danna, L.; P.O. (30) 9808964.2 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (28.04.1998) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (US). SZKUDLAREK, Beth, A.; P.O. Box GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) ZINN–WARNER, Alexis; P.O. Box 33427, Published / Publiée : (c) Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). (54) • ROTARY DRUM STORE DEVICE 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12779

(51)6 B65G 47/08, 57/00, B65B 35/30 (81) AU BR CA CN CZ ID IL JP KR MX SG (74) WILLIAMS, Warren, N.; Hovey, Wil- US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR liams, Timmons & Collins, Suite 400, 2405 (11) WO 99/55604 (13) A1 GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108 (US). (21) PCT/EP99/02754 Published / Publiée : (c) (81) CN JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (51)6 B65G 51/00, 47/42 (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/55606 (13) A1 (30) 298 07 325.0 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (51)6 B65H 18/22 (23.04.1998) (21) PCT/SE99/00638 (11) WO 99/55608 (13) A1 (30) 298 18 293.9 14 Oct/oct 1998 DE (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (14.10.1998) (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/FI99/00321 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 9801483–0 24 Apr/avr 1998 SE (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (24.04.1998) (54) • DEVICE FOR PROCESSING BOTTLES (25) ﬁ (26) en DISPOSITIF POUR LE TRAITEMENT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • (30) 980908 24 Apr/avr 1998 FI DE BOUTEILLES (54) • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FEE- (24.04.1998) (71) CERTUS MASCHINENBAU GMBH DING OF RETURNABLE CONTAI- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [DE/DE]; Röntgenstrasse 1–5, D–86316 NERS Friedberg (DE). • SYSTEME ET PROCEDE (54) REEL–UP (for all designated States except / pour tous D’ALIMENTATION D’EMBALLAGES • ENROULEUSE les États désignés sauf US) REUTILISABLES • (71) HIRSCHEK, Herwig [DE/DE]; Keplers- (71, 72) OLSON, Roy [SE/SE]; Hertigvägen 18, (71) VALMET CORPORATION [FI/FI]; Pa- traße 3a, D–86399 Bobingen (DE). S–681 32 Kristinehamn (SE). nuntie 6, FIN–00620 Helsinki (FI). (only for / seulement pour US) (for all designated States except / pour tous (74) HYNELL, Magnus et al. / etc.; Hynell les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) HÖFER, Gunter [DE/DE]; Angers- Patenttjänst AB, Patron Carls väg 2, S–683 trasse 9, D–86931 Prittriching (DE). 40 Hagfors/Uddeholm (SE). (72, 75) NISKANEN, Heikki [FI/FI]; Satakun- nanpolku 37, FIN–04400 Järvenpää (FI). (74) ERNICKE, Hans–Dieter et al. / etc.; (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle Schwibbogenplatz 2b, D–86153 Augsburg d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (74) FORSSÉN & SALOMAA OY; Yrjönkatu (DE). CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle 30, FIN–00100 Helsinki (FI). d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); Published / Publiée : (c) CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB 6 (51) B65G 47/91 Published / Publiée : (a) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (11) WO 99/55605 (13) A1 TD TG). (51)6 B65H 05/30 (21) PCT/EP99/02499 Published / Publiée : (c) (11) WO 99/55607 (13) A1 (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) (21) PCT/US99/07218 (51)6 B65H 29/00 (25) de (26) de (22) 1 Apr/avr 1999 (01.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55609 (13) A1 (30) 198 18 479.4 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (25) en (26) en (24.04.1998) (21) PCT/CH99/00072 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/069,578 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (22) 16 Feb/fév 1999 (16.02.1999) (54) DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HAND- • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) de (26) de LING SUBSTRATES • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR MA- (54) • OPENING WHEEL FOR HIGH SPEED (30) 952/98 28 Apr/avr 1998 CH NIPULER DES SUBSTRATS INSERTER (28.04.1998) • ROUE D’OUVERTURE POUR INSE- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) STEAG HAMATECH AG [DE/DE]; Fer- REUSE A GRANDE VITESSE dinand–von–Steinbeis–Ring 10, D–75447 (54) METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FUR- Sternenfels (DE). • (71) KANSA CORPORATION [US/US]; 3700 THER CONVEYANCE OF FLAT OB- (for all designated States except / pour tous Oakes Drive, Emporia, KS 66801 (US). 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(71) FERAG AG [CH/CH]; Zürichstrasse 74, • DISPOSITIF D’EMPILAGE ET DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH–8340 Hinwil (CH). TRANSFERT DE CAHIERS IMPRIMES (for all designated States except / pour tous SOUS FORME DE CARTOUCHES (54) • REEL les États désignés sauf US) ROULEAU (71) REALISATIONS, ETUDES & COM- • (72, 75) REIST, Walter [CH/CH]; MERCIALISATION DE MATERIEL (71, 72) HARTLEY, Brian [GB/GB]; 12 Oakley Schönenbergstrasse 16, CH–8340 Hin- POUR L’INDUSTRIE, RECMI [FR/FR]; Avenue, Brockwell, Chesterﬁeld, Derbyshire wil (CH). Z.A. Valmer Cherre, F–72400 La Ferté S40 4DS (GB). Bernard (FR). (74) SCHAAD, BALASS, MENZL & PART- (for all designated States except / pour tous (74) SKINNER, Michael, Paul; Swindell & NER AG; Dufourstrasse 101, CH–8034 les États désignés sauf US) Pearson, 48 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1GY Zürich (CH). (GB). (72, 75) BODEREAU, Jean–Pierre [FR/FR]; (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Z.A. Valmer Cherre, F–72400 La Ferté (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD Bernard (FR). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (74) DAWIDOWICZ, Armand; Cabinet Da- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO widowicz, 18, boulevard Péreire, F–75017 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Paris (FR). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (81) CZ HU PL US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (51)6 B65H 57/04 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (11) WO 99/55612 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (51)6 B65H 29/46 (21) PCT/US99/07675

(11) WO 99/55610 (13) A1 (22) 7 Apr/avr 1999 (07.04.1999) (51)6 B66B 13/02, E05D 13/00 (21) PCT/CA99/00306 (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55614 (13) A1

(22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) (30) 60/083,045 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/IT99/00044 (24.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (22) 23 Feb/fév 1999 (23.02.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 2,235,781 24 Apr/avr 1998 CA (25) en (26) en (24.04.1998) (54) • FIBER ENTRY WHIP REDUCTION AP- PARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR (30) PR98A000026 29 Apr/avr 1998 IT (29.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • APPAREIL DE REDUCTION (54) • CASSETTE FOR STACKING DES VIBRATIONS LORS DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) BANKNOTE L’INTRODUCTION DES FIBRES (54) • METHOD FOR VARYING THE MASS • CAISSETTE POUR L’EMPILEMENT (71) CORNING INCORPORATED [US/US]; 1 OF A COUNTERWEIGHT AND COUN- DE BILLETS DE BANQUE Riverfront Plaza, Corning, NY 14831 (US). TERWEIGHT (71) CASHCODE COMPANY INC. [CA/CA]; (72) CHANG, Chester, H.; 3125 Cabot Court, • PROCEDE DESTINE A FAIRE VARIER Suite 3, 390 Edgeley Boulevard, Concord, Wilmington, NC 28405 (US). ROBERTS, LA MASSE D’UN CONTREPOIDS, ET Ontario L4K 3Z6 (CA). Kenneth, W.; 214 S. 58th Street, Wil- CONTREPOIDS mington, NC 28409 (US). WATSON, John- (71) SELCOM S.P.A. [IT/IT]; Via Macedonio (72) BUCHMAN, Sergey; Apartment 85, 5–A nie, E.; 50 Brick Yard Road, Hampstead, NC Melloni, 12, I–43052 Colorno (IT). Koltsevaya Street, Kiev, 252134 (UA). 28405 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (74) JOHNSON, Douglas, S. et al. / etc.; Den- (74) BERDAN, David, L.; Patent Dept., SP FR les États désignés sauf US) nison Associates, Suite 301, 133 Richmond 02–12, Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY (72, 75) GIORGIONI, Paolo [IT/IT]; Via Monte Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2L7 14831 (US). (CA). Cagno, 13/A, I–42039 Ligonchio (IT). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (74) GOTRA, Stefano; Bugnion S.p.A., Via (81) AU BR CN JP RU UA; EP (AT BE CH CY CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE Garibaldi, 2/2, I–43100 Parma (IT). DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR PT SE). KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE Published / Publiée : (c) d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle YU ZW; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (51)6 B65H 31/06, 33/02, 31/30 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle Published / Publiée : (a) (11) WO 99/55611 (13) A1 d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (21) PCT/FR99/00975 (51)6 B65H 75/40 IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55613 (13) A1 NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK (25) fr (26) fr SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ (21) PCT/GB99/01319 TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZW; (30) 98/05145 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); (24.04.1998) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (25) en (26) en EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (30) 9808928.7 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (54) • STACKING DEVICE AND PRINTED (28.04.1998) TD TG). SECTIONS IN THE FORM OF CAR- TRIDGES (30) 9819429.3 8 Sep/sep 1998 GB (08.09.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12781

(51)6 B66C 1/66, 1/54, F16G 11/10, F16C 1/10 (51)6 B67D 1/00 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (11) WO 99/55615 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55617 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/EP99/02826 (21) PCT/US99/07942 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (25) de (26) de GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (25) en (26) en (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (30) 198 18 687.8 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (27.04.1998) (30) 60/083,191 27 Apr/avr 1998 US IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (27.04.1998) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TG). (30) 09/272,988 20 Mar/mar 1999 US (54) • LIFTING DEVICE (20.03.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) DISPOSITIF DE LEVAGE • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 C01B 13/18, C23C 14/34, C01G 3/00, (71) MSR MASCHINEN–STAHLBAU GEB- C01F 17/00, C01G 23/00, C30B 29/22, HARD REUTEMANN [DE/DE]; Gewerbe- (54) CONTROLLED PRODUCT DISPEN- • C07C 229/76 gebiet 1, D–87784 Westerheim (DE). SING SYSTEM (for all designated States except / pour tous • SYSTEME CONTROLE DE SOUTI- (11) WO 99/55619 (13) A1 les États désignés sauf US) RAGE DE PRODUITS (21) PCT/JP99/02053 (72, 75) REUTEMANN, Gebhard [DE/DE]; (71, 72) SIMMEL, Thomas, L. [US/US]; 44 (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) Gewerbegebiet 1, D–87784 Westerheim Booras Lane, Milford, CT 06460 (US). BA- (DE). KER, Craig, A. [US/US]; 41 Bird Lane, (25) ja (26) ja Milford, CT 06460 (US). (74) FIENER, Josef; Maximilianstrasse 57, (30) 10/115461 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP Postfach 1249, D–87712 Mindelheim (DE). (74) STOLTZ, Melvin, I.; 51 Cherry Street, (24.04.1998) (81) AL AU BA BG BR CA CN CU CZ HR HU Milford, CT 06460 (US). (30) 10/277492 30 Sep/sep 1998 JP ID IL IS JP KR LT LV MD MK MX NO NZ (30.09.1998) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA PL RO SG SI SK TR US YU; AP (GH GM (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (54) • PROCESS FOR PRODUCING METAL BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT OXIDE, TARGET COMPRISING THE MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI METAL OXIDE FOR FORMING THIN RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). METAL OXIDE FILM, PROCESS FOR UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS PRODUCING THE SAME, AND PRO- Published / Publiée : (c) MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CESS FOR PRODUCING THIN METAL OXIDE FILM CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (51)6 B66F 3/00, 3/18, H01F 7/20 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). D’OXYDE METALLIQUE, CIBLE (11) WO 99/55616 (13) A1 COMPRENANT L’OXYDE METAL- LIQUE DESTINE A FORMER UNE (21) PCT/US99/09375 COUCHE MINCE D’OXYDE METAL- (51)6 C01B 3/38, 3/34, 3/32, C10J 3/54 (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) LIQUE, SON PROCEDE DE PRODUC- TION ET PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55618 (13) A1 D’UNE COUCHE MINCE D’OXYDE METALLIQUE (30) 09/012,643 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/NL99/00256 (30.04.1998) (71) CHUBU CHELEST CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) 2–7–1102, Asahimachi 1–chome, Abeno–ku, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Osaka–shi, Osaka–fu 545–0051 (JP). (25) nl (26) en (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • LIFTING–MACHINE POWER GRIP- les États désignés sauf US) PER AND COMPONENTS (30) 1009038 29 Apr/avr 1998 NL (29.04.1998) (71, 72) SAITOH, Hidetoshi [JP/JP]; 1769–1, • OUTIL DE PREHENSION MECANISE Fukasawamachi, Nagaoka–shi, Niigata–ken ET COMPOSANTS POUR MACHINE 940–2135 (JP). DE LEVAGE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) OHSHIO, Shigeo [JP/JP]; 1641–2, (54) METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE (71) McDERMOTT, Rosanna, C. [US/US]; 424 • Kou, Raikoji, Koshiji–machi, Santo–gun, PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS University Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602 (US). Niigata–ken 949–5411 (JP). SATOH, Ryo • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL DE PRO- [JP/JP]; 10–12, Shimoyanagi 2–chome, (71, 72) McDERMOTT, Daniel, R. [US/US]; DUCTION DE GAZ DE SYNTHESE Nagaoka–shi, Niigata–ken 940–2013 (JP). 6105 Woodland Lane, Clinton, MD 20735 NAMBU, Nobuyoshi [JP/JP]; Yokkaichi (US). REAMY, Lillian, B. 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(81) AU CA JP MX; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (74) KOTANI, Etsuji et al. / etc.; Sumi- ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) DE BRUIJN, Leendert, C.; Nederlandsch sei Naniwasuji Honmachi Building, 3–2, Octrooibureau, Scheveningseweg 82, P.O. Utsubohonmachi 2–chome, Nishi–ku, Box 29720, NL–2502 LS The Hague (NL). Osaka–shi, Osaka–fu 550–0004 (JP). 44/1999 12782 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) CN US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Michael [DE/DE]; Weinbietstrasse 10, (81) BR CA JP MX; EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). D–67549 Worms (DE). MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (74) ISENBRUCK, Günter; Bardehle, Pagen- SE). berg, Dost, Altenburg, Geissler, Isenbruck, (51)6 C01B 21/083 Theodor–Heuss–Anlage 12, D–68165 Mann- (11) WO 99/55620 (13) A1 heim (DE). (51)6 C02F 1/48, F02M 27/04 (21) PCT/US99/08775 (81) AL AU BG BR BY CA CN CZ GE HU ID (11) WO 99/55624 (13) A1 IL IN JP KR KZ LT LV MK MX NO NZ (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) PL RO RU SG SI SK TR UA US ZA; EA (21) PCT/DE99/01084 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (25) en (26) en (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (22) 10 Apr/avr 1999 (10.04.1999) (30) 09/069,432 29 Apr/avr 1998 US IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (25) de (26) de (29.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) (30) 298 07 704.3 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (29.04.1998) (54) • REACTIVE MATRIX FOR REMOVING (51)6 C02F 1/32, 1/44, 1/42 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MOISTURE FROM A FLUORINE CON- (54) PHYSICAL LIQUID TREATMENT DE- TAINING GAS AND PROCESS (11) WO 99/55622 (13) A1 • VICE MATRICE REACTIVE POUVANT • (21) PCT/US99/08301 SYSTEME DE TRAITEMENT PHY- ELIMINER L’HUMIDITE D’UN GAZ • SIQUE DE LIQUIDE CONTENANT DU FLUOR ET PRO- (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) CEDE (71, 72) HAGANS, Friedrich [DE/DE]; Hoﬂers- (25) en (26) en trasse 16, D–99094 Erfurt (DE). (71) MILLIPORE CORPORATION [US/US]; 80 Ashby Road, Bedford, MA 01730 (US). (30) 09/066,239 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) LIEDTKE, Klaus; Postfach 100 956, (24.04.1998) D–99019 Erfurt (DE). (72) SNOW, James, T.; 8604 Spectrum Drive, McKinney, TX 75070 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) BY JP RU US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) HUBBARD, John, Dana et al. / etc.; Mil- (54) • APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR lipore Corporation, 80 Ashby Road, Bedford, REMOVING STRONG OXIDIZING Published / Publiée : (c) MA 01730 (US). AGENTS FROM LIQUIDS (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA • DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE (51)6 C02F 1/56 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD D’ENLEVEMENT D’AGENTS FOR- (11) WO 99/55625 (13) A1 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG TEMENT OXYDANTS A PARTIR DE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD LIQUIDES (21) PCT/US99/08897 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (71) UNITED STATES FILTER CORPORA- (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS TION [US/US]; 40–004 Cook Street, Palm MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY Desert, CA 92211 (US). (25) en (26) en KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (72) ZOCCOLANTE, Gary; 27 South Street, (30) 09/065,773 24 Apr/avr 1998 US CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (24.04.1998) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA Plymouth, MA 02360 (US). WOOD, Jo- GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). nathan; 41 Homestead Park, Needham, MA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 02194 (US). ATNOOR, Devendra; 700 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01851 (54) • USE OF POLYMER DISPERSIONS (US). GANZI, Gary, C.; 74 Valleyﬁeld FOR PAPER MILL COLOR REMOVAL (51)6 C01B 21/26 Street, Lexington, MA 02173 (US). • UTILISATION DE DISPERSIONS DE POLYMERES POUR L’ELIMINATION (11) WO 99/55621 (13) A1 (74) GANZI, Gary, C.; United States Filter DE COULEUR DANS LES EAUX RESI- Corporation, 10 Technology Drive, Lowell, (21) PCT/EP99/02544 DUAIRES DE FABRIQUES DE PAPIER MA 01851 (US). (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (71) NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR [US/US]; One Nalco Center, Naperville, (25) de (26) de GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). IL 60563–1198 (US). (30) 198 19 882.5 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE Published / Publiée : (c) (72) SHAH, Jitendra; 833 Cardiff Road, Na- (27.04.1998) perville, IL 60565 (US). METZGAR, Ri- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 6 chard, E.; 3120 Valdez Street, Pensacola, (51) C02F 1/463 FL 32526 (US). (54) METHOD FOR THE CATALYTIC • (11) WO 99/55623 (13) A1 (74) KEEFER, Timothy, J.; Ladas & Parry, DECOMPOSITION OF N2O 224 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 • PROCEDE POUR LA DECOMPOSI- (21) PCT/US98/08649 (US). TION CATALYTIQUE DE N2O (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB [DE/DE]; D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (for all designated States except / pour tous KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) les États désignés sauf US) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (54) ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (72, 75) SCHUMACHER, Volker [DE/DE]; • UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM Auf der Höhe 34, D–67227 Franken- OF MATERIALS KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM thal (DE). BÜRGER, Gert [DE/DE]; • TRAITEMENT ELECTROMECA- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Höferstrasse 16, D–68199 Mannheim (DE). NIQUE DE MATERIAUX BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT FETZER, Thomas [DE/DE]; Wormser LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Landstrasse 144, D–67346 Speyer (DE). (71, 72) KHUDENKO, Boris Mikhailovich CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). BAIER, Michael [DE/DE]; Berliner Strasse [US/US]; 744 Hoores Hill Road, Atlanta, 14, D–68161 Mannheim (DE). HESSE, GA 30327 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12783

(51)6 C02F 1/68 (74) KEEFER, Timothy, J.; Ladas & Parry, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 224 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 (11) WO 99/55626 (13) A1 (US). (54) • METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY (21) PCT/RU99/00124 MANUFACTURING GOBLETS, VASES (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY AND GLASS CONTAINERS IN GENE- (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB RAL GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (25) ru (26) ru • PROCEDE GENERAL DE FABRICA- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV TION AUTOMATIQUE DE GOBELET, (30) 98108073 27 Apr/avr 1998 RU MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT VASES, ET VERRES (27.04.1998) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (71) BORMIOLI ROCCO & FIGLIO S.P.A. (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM [IT/IT]; Via San Leonardo, 41, I–43100 (54) • MATERIAL FOR INTRODUCING AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Parma (IT). 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(08.09.1998) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (81) AU BR CA CN CZ HR HU IN IS JP NO (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV NZ PL RU SI SK TR US ZA; EP (AT BE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (54) • ACRYLIC PREMIX, ACRYLIC ARTIFI- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT MC NL PT SE). CIAL MARBLE, AND PROCESS FOR UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH PRODUCING THE SAME GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (51)6 C04B 24/38 • PREMIX ACRYLIQUE, FAUX MARBRE ACRYLIQUE ET LEUR (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (11) WO 99/55632 (13) A1 PRODUCTION IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (21) PCT/NL99/00248 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (71) MITSUBISHI RAYON CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; TG). (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) 6–41, Konan 1–chome, Minato–ku, Tokyo (25) en (26) en 108–8506 (JP). (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 C04B 28/04, 24/02, 24/32, 22/06, 22/14 // (30) 98201379.9 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP les États désignés sauf US) (28.04.1998) 103:30, 103:32, 103:22, 111:34, 111:72, (72, 75) KOYANAGI, Seiya [JP/JP]; Pro- E01C 23/00 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) ducts Development Laboratories, Mitsubi- (11) WO 99/55635 (13) A1 (54) • ETHERIFIED POLYSACCHARIDE shi Rayon Co., Ltd., 1–60, Sunadabashi AND CONCRETE COMPRISING THE 4–chome, Higashi–ku, Nagoya–shi, Aichi (21) PCT/JP99/02168 SAME 461–8677 (JP). SAIKI, Shinji [JP/JP]; (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) POLYSACCHARIDE ETHERIFIE ET Products Development Laboratories, Mitsu- • bishi Rayon Co., Ltd., 1–60, Sunadabashi BETON COMPRENANT LEDIT POLY- (25) ja (26) ja SACCHARIDE 4–chome, Higashi–ku, Nagoya–shi, Aichi 461–8677 (JP). KISHIMOTO, Yuichiro (30) 10/119086 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (71) COÖPERATIEVE VERKOOP– EN [JP/JP]; Products Development Laboratories, (28.04.1998) PRODUCTIEVERENIGING VAN AAR- Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd., 1–60, Sunada- DAPPELMEEL EN DERIVATEN AVEBE bashi 4–chome, Higashi–ku, Nagoya–shi, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) B.A. [NL/NL]; Beneden Oosterdiep 27, Aichi 461–8677 (JP). NL–9641 JA Veendam (NL). (54) • CONCRETE COMPOSITION FOR (for all designated States except / pour tous (74) WAKABAYASHI, Tadashi et al. / etc.; 8th OVERLAY METHOD AND HARDE- les États désignés sauf US) ﬂoor, 16th Kowa Building, 9–20, Akasaka NED PRODUCT THEREFROM (72, 75) VEEN, Uko [NL/NL]; Jan Bakkers- 1–chome, Minato–ku, Tokyo 107–0052 (JP). • COMPOSITION DE BETON UTILE traat 10, NL–9649 HB Muntendam (NL). POUR PROCEDE DE RECOUVRE- (81) CN JP KR SG US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE LAMBERTI, Vincent, Joseph, Marie, Al- MENT ET PRODUIT DURCI OBTENU DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT phonse [NL/NL]; Landspoelen 17, NL–9461 A PARTIR DE CELLE–CI SE). CA Gieten (NL). BLEEKER, Ido, Pieter (71) NEW TOKYO INTERNATIONAL [NL/NL]; Poldermolen 22, NL–9791 LS Ten AIRPORT AUTHORITY [JP/JP]; 24, Boer (NL). (51)6 C04B 28/02, 24/12 // (C04B 28/02, 14:30, Aza Kamidai, Kinone, Narita–shi, Chiba (74) OTTEVANGERS, S., U.; Vereenigde Oc- 24:12, 24:26), 111:80 282–8601 (JP). trooibureaux, Nieuwe Parklaan 97, NL–2587 (for all designated States except / pour tous BN The Hague (NL). (11) WO 99/55634 (13) A1 les États désignés sauf US) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (21) PCT/EP99/02870 (72, 75) KAMETA, Shoichi [JP/JP]; New Tokyo CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB International Airport Authority, 2015–3, Aza GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) Ohfukurodai, Iwayama, Shibayamamachi, KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Sanbu–gun, Chiba 289–1608 (JP). SATO, MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (25) en (26) en Ryoichi [JP/JP]; Utsunomiya University, RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT 1–2, Yoto 7–chome, Utsunomiya–shi, To- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (30) MI98A000291 29 Apr/avr 1998 IT chigi 321–8585 (JP). ABE, Yoichi [JP/JP]; GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (29.04.1998) New Tokyo International Airport Authority, (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP 24, Aza Kamidai, Kinone, Narita–shi, Chiba (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (30) MI99A000727 9 Apr/avr 1999 IT (09.04.1999) 282–8601 (JP). TANIMURA, Makoto IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF [JP/JP]; New Tokyo International Airport CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Authority, 2015–3, Aza Ohfukurodai, TG). Iwayama, Shibayamamachi, Sanbu–gun, Published / Publiée : (c) (54) • SUPERFLUIDIFYING ADDITIVE FOR Chiba 289–1608 (JP). NIINUMA, Tet- CEMENTITIOUS COMPOSITIONS suro [JP/JP]; Central Research Laboratory 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12785

(Sakura), Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, (25) ja (26) ja (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA 4–2, Ohsaku 2–chome, Sakura–shi, Chiba CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE 285–0802 (JP). NAKAMURA, Hidemi (30) 10/132572 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP [JP/JP]; Central Research Laboratory (28.04.1998) KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (Sakura), Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU 4–2, Ohsaku 2–chome, Sakura–shi, Chiba (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG 285–0802 (JP). OGAWA, Shoichi [JP/JP]; UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW Central Research Laboratory (Sakura), Tai- SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (54) • Cr2O3–Al2O3 BASE SINTER AND PRO- heiyo Cement Corporation, 4–2, Ohsaku CESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY 2–chome, Sakura–shi, Chiba 285–0802 (JP). DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL AGGLOMERE A BASE DE Cr2O3–Al2O3 • PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ET PROCEDE DE FABRICATION COR- (74) SUZUKI, Hitoshi; Nakano JM Building, GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 5th ﬂoor, 28–1, Nakano 2–chome, Na- RESPONDANT kano–ku, Tokyo 164–0001 (JP). (71) MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, (81) CA US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI LTD. [JP/JP]; 5–1, Marunouchi 2–chome, (51)6 C04B 35/622, 35/64 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–8315 (JP). (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55639 (13) A1 les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/JP99/01833 (51)6 C04B 28/18 // (C04B 28/18, 14:22) (72, 75) HIRATA, Takehiko [JP/JP]; Mit- (22) 6 Apr/avr 1999 (06.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55636 (13) A1 subishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Advan- ced Technology Research Center, 8–1, (21) PCT/GB99/01272 Koura 1–chome, Kanazawa–ku, Yoko- (25) ja (26) ja hama–shi, Kanagawa–ken 236–8515 (JP). 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Litchard Industrial Estate, Bridgend, Mid (for all designated States except / pour tous Glamorgan CF31 2AL (GB). les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous 6 les États désignés sauf US) (51) C04B 35/58 (72, 75) HATA, Kazuo [JP/JP]; 1–1, Minami- shinzaike, Himeji–shi, Hyogo–ken 670–0093 (72, 75) HUNT, Garry [GB/GB]; 8 (11) WO 99/55638 (13) A1 (JP). AIKAWA, Norikazu [JP/JP]; 10–18, Clos–Y–Ffynnon, Pontprennau, Cardiff Asahidani, Katsuhara–ku, Himeji–shi, CF2 7HW (GB). PERRY, Colin, Klan- (21) PCT/US99/09436 Hyogo–ken 671–1204 (JP). TAKASAKI, der, William, Perry [GB/GB]; Ty–Fynnon, Keijirou [JP/JP]; 16–25, Taderahigashi Blackmill CF35 6DR (GB). PERRY, Paul (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) 3–chome, Himeji–shi, Hyogo–ken 670–0081 [GB/GB]; 20 Eleanor Close, Pencoed (JP). CF31 6RD (GB). MIERS, Maria, Coral (25) en (26) en [GB/GB]; Perth Celyn Farm, Ystrad Waun, (74) KOTANI, Etsuji et al. / etc.; Sumi- Pencoed CF35 6PW (GB). 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(30) 09/301,191 28 Apr/avr 1999 US (28.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (51)6 C04B 41/00 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (11) WO 99/55640 (13) A2 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) • METHOD FOR MAKING SHAPED MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT MONOLITHIC CERAMICS (21) PCT/US99/09086 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION DE CE- (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA RAMIQUES MONOLITHIQUES FOR- (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP MEES (25) en (26) en (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (71) THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY RE- (30) 60/083,158 27 Apr/avr 1998 US CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD SEARCH FOUNDATION [US/US]; 1960 (27.04.1998) TG). Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43210–1063 (US). (30) Not furnished / 26 Apr/avr 1999 US non communiqué (26.04.1999)

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(54) • LIQUID FERTILIZER ENGRAIS LIQUIDE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA • CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (51)6 C04B 41/50, 41/52, E21B 43/02, C09K (71) NUTRASOIL AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 7/02 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG [AU/AU]; Beerburrum Street, Landsborough, KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD QLD 4550 (AU). (11) WO 99/55641 (13) A1 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (for all designated States except / pour tous RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/FR99/00923 UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (72, 75) CHAPPLE, Gregg, Lewis [AU/AU]; 58 (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE Langshaw Street, New Farm, QLD 4005 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (25) fr (26) fr (AU). MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (30) 98/05071 23 Apr/avr 1998 FR GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 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(74) HEJLEK, Edward, J. et al. / etc.; Senniger, Powers, Leavitt & Roedel, 16th floor, One (30) 09/292,049 14 Apr/avr 1999 US Metropolitan Square, St. Louis, MO 63102 (14.04.1999) (51)6 C04B 41/89, H01L 27/01 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55642 (13) A1 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (54) AGRICULTURAL ADJUVANT (21) PCT/SI99/00010 • GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP ADJUVANT AGRICOLE KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG • (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (71) HENKEL CORPORATION [US/US]; (25) en (26) en SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG Suite 200, 2500 Renaissance Boulevard, UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW Gulph Mills, PA 19406 (US). (30) P–9800124 24 Apr/avr 1998 SI SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ (24.04.1998) MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE (72) LACHUT, Frank, J.; 7713 Trailwood DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT Court, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ML CLARK, David, R.; 6636 Miami Trails MR NE SN TD TG). Drive, Loveland, OH 45140 (US). GARST, (54) • FERROELECTRIC THICK–LAYER Roger, H.; 7349 Whispering Way, Cin- STRUCTURES BASED ON LEAD cinnati, OH 45241–1251 (US). KLIMA, PEROVSKITES AND METHOD FOR 6 Rudolph, F.; 328 Richardson Road, Lans- THEIR PRODUCTION (51) C05F 3/00, 3/06, 7/00, 7/02, 9/00, 15/00, C05G 5/00 dale, PA 19446 (US). • STRUCTURES A COUCHES EPAISSES FERROELECTRIQUES UTILISANT (11) WO 99/55644 (13) A1 (74) TRZASKA, Steven, J.; Henkel Corpora- DES PEROVSKITES DE PLOMB ET tion, Suite 200, 2500 Renaissance Boulevard, LEUR PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION (21) PCT/AU99/00311 Gulph Mills, PA 19406 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12787

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (72, 75) KINDLER, Klaus [DE/DE]; Ri- (30) 09/069,635 29 Apr/avr 1998 US CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD chard–Wagner–Strasse 6a, D–67376 Har- (29.04.1998) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG thausen (DE). PUHL, Hubert [DE/DE]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD Leopoldstrasse 15, D–67063 Ludwigshafen MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (DE). (54) • CONVERTING OXYGENATES TO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA OLEFINS IN THE PRESENCE OF UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE (74) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ CONVERSION D’OXYGENATES BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE • (81) AL AU BG BR BY CA CN CZ GE HU ID EN OLEFINES EN PRESENCE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU D’ENERGIE ELECTROMAGNETIQUE MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM IL IN JP KR KZ LT LV MK MX NO NZ GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). PL RO RU SG SI SK TR UA US ZA; EA (71) EXXON CHEMICAL PATENTS INC. (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP [US/US]; 5200 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX Published / Publiée : (c) (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 77520–5200 (US). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72) SUN, Hsiang–ning; Apartment #9, 41 Re- (51)6 C07C 2/34 vere Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (US). (11) WO 99/55646 (13) A1 (51)6 C07C 7/167 (74) KELLER, Bradley, A.; Exxon Chemical Company, P.O. Box 2149, Baytown, TX (21) PCT/IB99/00747 (11) WO 99/55648 (13) A1 77522–2149 (US) et al. / etc. (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (21) PCT/NL99/00245 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (25) en (26) en (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (30) 98/3539 28 Apr/avr 1998 ZA KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (25) en (26) en (28.04.1998) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 1009014 28 Apr/avr 1998 NL UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (28.04.1998) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (54) PRODUCTION OF DIMERS • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT • PRODUCTION DE DIMERES BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (54) • PROCESS FOR THE HYDROGENA- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (71, 72) DE WET, Hester [ZA/ZA]; 24 Bee- TION OF PHENYL ACETYLENE IN CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). thoven Street, Vanderbijlpark 1911 (ZA). A STYRENE–CONTAINING MEDIUM MORGAN, David, Hedley [ZA/ZA]; 2 Sa- WITH THE AID OF A CATALYST ligna Townhouses, Frans Oerder Street, Van- (51)6 C07C 11/02, 1/20 derbijlpark 1911 (ZA). RANWELL, Alta • PROCEDE D’HYDROGENATION [ZA/ZA]; 54 Beethoven Street, Vanderbijl- D’ACETYLENE DE PHENYLE DANS (11) WO 99/55650 (13) A1 park 1911 (ZA). UN MILIEU CONTENANT DU STY- (21) PCT/US99/08544 RENE, AU MOYEN D’UN CATALY- (74) SCHWEIZER, Adrian; Adams & Adams, SEUR (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) P.O. Box 1014, Adams & Adams Place, 1140 (25) en (26) en Prospect Street, Hatﬁeld, Pretoria 0001 (ZA). (71) DSM N.V. [NL/NL]; Het Overloon 1, NL–6411 TE Heerlen (NL). (30) 09/069,403 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (for all designated States except / pour tous (29.04.1998) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB les États désignés sauf US) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) BOSMAN, Hubertus, Johannes, KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) PROCESS FOR CONVERTING OXY- Mechtilda [NL/NL]; Wielewaalstraat • MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT GENATES TO OLEFINS WITH DIRECT 13, NL–6135 EN Sittard (NL). GROO- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT PRODUCT QUENCHING FOR HEAT TENDORST, Edwin, Jacco [NL/NL]; UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH RECOVERY GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Ankersweg 57, NL–6123 AJ Born (NL). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP POSTMA, Leonardus, Hubertus [NL/NL]; • CONVERSION EN OLEFINES DE PRO- (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR St. Pieterstraat 101A, NL–6463 CX Ker- DUITS OXYGENES AVEC REFROI- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF krade (NL). SMEETS, Theodorus, Maria DISSEMENT DIRECT PERMETTANT CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD [NL/NL]; Burg. Eussenstraat 6, NL–6181 LA RECUPERATION DE CHALEUR TG). BP Stein (NL). (71) EXXON CHEMICAL PATENTS INC. [US/US]; 5200 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX (74) SCHELTUS, Irma; Octrooibureau DSM, 77520–5200 (US). P.O. Box 9, NL–6160 MA Geleen (NL). (51)6 C07C 7/08 (72) KUECHLER, Keith, H.; 912 Apple- (81) AE AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ (11) WO 99/55647 (13) A1 wood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546 (US). EE GD GE HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KP KR LATTNER, James, R.; 4147 Crownwood, (21) PCT/EP99/02470 LC LK LR LT LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ Seabrook, TX 77586 (US). PL RO SG SI SK SL TR TT UA US UZ VN (22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) YU ZA; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL (74) KELLER, Bradley, A. et al. / etc.; SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD Exxon Chemical Company, P.O. Box 2149, (25) de (26) de RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES Baytown, TX 77522–2149 (US). (30) 198 18 810.2 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (27.04.1998) OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB MR NE SN TD TG). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (54) METHOD FOR SEPARATING A C4 HY- • 6 DROCARBON MIXTURE (51) C07C 11/02, 1/20 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM • PROCEDE POUR SEPARER UN ME- (11) WO 99/55649 (13) A1 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM LANGE D’HYDROCARBURES C4 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (21) PCT/US99/08329 (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI [DE/DE]; D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). les États désignés sauf US) (25) en (26) en 44/1999 12788 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 C07C 11/02, 1/20, B01J 37/34 (51)6 C07C 29/149, 31/20 (81) CA CN JP KR MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (11) WO 99/55651 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/55653 (13) A1 PT SE). (21) PCT/US99/08626 (21) PCT/EP99/02448 (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) 6 (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (51) C07C 45/00, 45/29, 45/32 (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55655 (13) A1 (25) de (26) de (30) 09/069,614 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/US99/09371 (29.04.1998) (30) 198 18 096.9 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (23.04.1998) (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (54) • CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF OXY- GENATES TO OLEFINS (54) • METHOD FOR PRODUCING HEXA- (30) 60/083,627 30 Apr/avr 1998 US • CONVERSION CATALYTIQUE DE NEDIOL (30.04.1998) COMPOSES OXYGENES EN OLE- • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FINES D’HEXANEDIOL (54) FORMALDEHYDE PRODUCTION (71) EXXON CHEMICAL PATENTS INC. • (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT [US/US]; 5200 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX PRODUCTION DE FORMALDEHYDE [DE/DE]; D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). • 77520–5200 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) LEHIGH UNIVERSITY [US/US]; 526 (72) SUN, Hsiang–ning; Apartment #9, 41 Re- les États désignés sauf US) Brodhead Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015 vere Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (US). (US). (72, 75) BREITSCHEIDEL, Boris [DE/DE]; (74) KELLER, Bradley, A. et al. / etc.; Trifelsring 61 a, D–67117 Limburgerhof (72) WACHS, Israel, E.; 340 Rolling Knolls Exxon Chemical Company, P.O. Box 2149, (DE). PINKOS, Rolf [DE/DE]; Birkental Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (US). WANG, Baytown, TX 77522–2149 (US). 3a, D–67098 Bad Dürkheim (DE). STEIN, Chuan–Bao; 505 Jonathan Court, Oakdale, Frank [DE/DE]; Seebacher Strasse 37, PA 15071 (US). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY D–67098 Bad Dürkheim (DE). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (74) SKERPON, Joseph, M. et al. / etc.; Banner GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (74) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; & Witcoff, Ltd., 11th ﬂoor, 1001 G Street, KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). N.W., Washington, DC 20001–4597 (US). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (81) CA JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT 6 LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (51) C07C 31/20, 29/136, 29/88 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (11) WO 99/55654 (13) A1 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (21) PCT/EP99/02685 6 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (51) C07C 17/361, 19/08, 41/01, 43/12 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55652 (13) A1 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/FR99/00856 (25) de (26) de Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) (30) 198 18 340.2 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (23.04.1998) (51)6 C07C 45/54, 45/51, 49/697, 49/67 (25) fr (26) fr (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55656 (13) A1 (30) 98/05100 23 Apr/avr 1998 FR (23.04.1998) (54) • METHOD FOR PRODUCING MIX- (21) PCT/EP99/02455 TURES OF 1,4–BUTANEDIOL, (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TETRAHYDROFURAN AND – (54) • METHOD FOR PREPARING BUTYROLACTONE (25) en (26) en BIS(DIFLUOROMETHYL) ETHER • PROCEDE POUR LA PREPARA- (30) 60/082,812 23 Apr/avr 1998 US AND TRIFLUOROMETHANE TION DE MELANGES DE 1,4– (23.04.1998) PROCEDE DE FABRICATION DE BUTANDIOL, TETRAHYDROFURANE • BIS(DIFLUOROMETHYL) ETHER ET ET –BUTYROLACTONE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) DE TRIFLUOROMETHANE (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (54) • PROCESS FOR PREPARING 4– (71) ELF ATOCHEM S.A. [FR/FR]; 4–8, cours [DE/DE]; D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). (SUBSTITUTED PHENYL)–3,4– Michelet, F–92800 Puteaux (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous DIHYDRO–2H–NAPHTHALEN–1– (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) ONES les États désignés sauf US) • PROCEDE DE PREPARATION DE (72, 75) FISCHER, Rolf [DE/DE]; Bergstrasse –4(PHENYLE SUBSTITUEES)–3,4– (72, 75) SCHIRMANN, Jean–Pierre [FR/FR]; 98, D–69121 Heidelberg (DE). KAIBEL, DIHYDRO–2H–NAPHTALEN–1–ONES 6, rue de la Main d’Or, F–75011 Paris (FR). Gerd [DE/DE]; Robert–Bosch–Strasse 4, D–68623 Lampertheim (DE). PINKOS, (71) CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS HOL- (74) ELF ATOCHEM S.A.; Attn. Granet, Rolf [DE/DE]; Birkental 3a, D–67098 Bad Pierre, Dépt. Propriété Industrielle, La DING INC. [CH/CH]; Klybeckstrasse 141, Dürkheim (DE). RAHN, Ralf–Thomas CH–4057 Basel (CH). Défense 10, Cours Michelet, F–92091 Paris [DE/DE]; Cannabichstrasse 8, D–68167 La Défense Cedex (FR). Mannheim (DE). (72) ODORISIO, Paul, Angelo; 319 Moore (81) AU BR CA CN ID IN JP KR MX RU US; Avenue, Leonia, NJ 07605 (US). PASTOR, EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (74) ISENBRUCK, Günter; Bardehle Pa- Stephen, Daniel; Unit 4F, 27 Crows Nest GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). genberg Dost Altenburg Geissler Isenbruck, Lane, Danbury, CT 06810 (US). SHUM, Theodor–Heuss–Anlage 12, D–68165 Mann- Sai, Ping; Road 1, Highway 33, Box 414A, heim (DE). Hightstown, NJ 08520 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12789

(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (30) 09/066,985 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (54) • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (24.04.1998) OF ACECLOFENAC MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • PROCEDE DE PREPARATION RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT D’ACECLOFENAC UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (54) • PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM OF ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (71) RUSSINSKY LIMITED [IE/IE]; 90 South AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Mall, Cork (IE). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT • PROCEDE DE FABRICATION (for all designated States except / pour tous LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI D’ANHYDRIDE ACETIQUE les États désignés sauf US) CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (71) EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY (72, 75) SCHICKANEDER, Helmut [DE/IE]; [US/US]; 100 North Eastman Road, King- 10 South Channel Court, South Terrace, sport, TN 37660 (US). Cork (IE). NIKOLOPOULOS, Aggelos (51)6 C07C 49/17, 49/24, 69/007, 69/003, (72) JONES, William, Crawford; 3050 San- [DE/IE]; 9 Avondale, Model Farm Road, 45/78, 67/58, C07D 307/36, A61K 31/12, Cork (IE). MURPHY, Trevor [IE/IE]; 5 31/215, 31/34 dridge Drive, Kingsport, TN 37663 (US). CWIRKO, Eleanor, Hawkins; 920 Katies Silverdale Grove, Ballinlough, Cork (IE). (11) WO 99/55657 (13) A1 Way, Kingsport, TN 37615 (US). (74) O’BRIEN, John, A. et al. / etc.; John A. O’Brien & Associates, Duncairn House, (21) PCT/FR99/01028 (74) SMITH, Matthew, W.; P.O. Box 511, King- sport, TN 37662–5075 (US). 3rd floor, 14 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) County Dublin (IE). (81) BR CN JP MX; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (25) fr (26) fr ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DE (Utility model (30) 98/05384 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR / modèle d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / (29.04.1998) modèle d’utilité) EE ES FI GB GD GE GH 6 (51) C07C 51/16, 67/03, 69/60, 29/17, C07D GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 307/08, 307/32 KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE (54) NOVEL COMPOUNDS EXTRACTED (11) WO 99/55659 (13) A1 • SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ FROM VEGETABLE OIL USEFUL IN VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW PHARMACEUTICS AND COSMETICS, (21) PCT/EP99/02587 SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG IN PARTICULAR FOR INHIBITING (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY CELL GROWTH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL • NOUVEAUX COMPOSES EXTRAITS (25) de (26) de PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN D’HUILE VEGETALE UTILISABLES GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). DANS L’INDUSTRIE PHARMACEU- (30) 198 18 248.1 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE TIQUE ET COSMETIQUE, NOTAM- (23.04.1998) MENT POUR L’INHIBITION DE LA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 6 CROISSANCE CELLULAIRE (51) C07C 229/38, A61K 31/24 (54) METHOD FOR PRODUCING 1,4– (71) LABORATOIRES PHARMASCIENCE • (11) WO 99/55661 (13) A1 BUTANEDIOL [FR/FR]; 73, boulevard de la Mission Mar- (21) PCT/GB99/01263 chand, F–92400 Courbevoie (FR). • PROCEDE POUR LA PRODUCTION (for all designated States except / pour tous DE 1,4–BUTANEDIOL (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) les États désignés sauf US) (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (25) en (26) en (72, 75) MERIAUX, Elizabeth [FR/FR]; 57, rue [DE/DE]; D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). Diderot, F–94880 Noiseau (FR). RANCU- (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 9808813.1 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB REL, Alain [FR/FR]; 3, rue de Ouarville, les États désignés sauf US) (24.04.1998) F–28300 Lèves (FR). GUILLOU, Georges, (72, 75) FISCHER, Rolf [DE/DE]; Bergstrasse Bernard [FR/FR]; 1, allée du Club, F–44240 (30) 9822432.1 14 Oct/oct 1998 GB 98, D–69121 Heidelberg (DE). KAIBEL, la Chapelle–sur–Erdre (FR). (14.10.1998) Gerd [DE/DE]; Robert–Bosch–Strasse 4, (74) MARTIN, Jean–Jacques et al. / etc.; Cabi- D–68623 Lampertheim (DE). PINKOS, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) net Regimbeau, 26, avenue Kléber, F–75116 Rolf [DE/DE]; Birkental 3a, D–67098 Bad Paris (FR). Dürkheim (DE). RAHN, Ralf–Thomas (54) • AMINOMETHYL–BENZOIC ESTER [DE/DE]; Cannabichstrasse 8, D–68167 DERIVATIVES AS TRYPTASE INHI- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Mannheim (DE). BITORS CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB • DERIVES D’ESTER AMINOMETHYL GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (74) ISENBRUCK, Günter; Bardehle, Pagen- BENZOIQUE UTILISES COMME INHI- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV berg, Dost,Altenburg, Geissler, Iseenbruck, BITEURS DE LA TRYPTASE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Theodor–Heuss–Anlage 12, D–68165 Mann- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT heim (DE). (71) PROTEUS MOLECULAR DESIGN LI- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH MITED [GB/GB]; Beechfield House, Lyme (81) CA CN JP KR MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Green Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP SK11 0JL (GB). PT SE). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (for all designated States except / pour tous IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF les États désignés sauf US) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 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GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (21) PCT/EP99/02815 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (51)6 C07D 315/00, B01J 29/00 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (11) WO 99/55691 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (21) PCT/GB99/01168 (30) 959/98 28 Apr/avr 1998 CH BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (28.04.1998) (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (25) en (26) en Published / Publiée : (c) (54) NOVEL HERBICIDES (30) 9809109.3 30 Apr/avr 1998 GB • NOUVEAUX HERBICIDES (30.04.1998) • (51)6 C07D 401/06, A61K 31/445, C07D 401/04 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) NOVARTIS AG [CH/CH]; Schwarzwaldal- lee 215, CH–4058 Basel (CH). 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KANG, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Young, Hee; 324 Andover Place, Robbins- ville, NJ 08691 (US). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (54) • PAROXETINE 10– LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (74) ECK, Steven, R.; American Home Products CAMPHORSULFONATE FOR CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Corporation, Patent Law Dept. – 2B, One TREATMENT OF CNS DISORDERS Published / Publiée : (c) Campus Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (US) • 10–CAMPHOSULFONATE DE et al. / etc. PAROXETINE POUR LE TRAITE- 6 MENT DES TROUBLES DU SYSTEME (51) C07D 401/12, A61K 31/40, C07D 209/22, (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY NERVEUX CENTRAL 209/24 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (11) WO 99/55696 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (71) SMITHKLINE BEECHAM PLC KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV [GB/GB]; New Horizons Court, Brentford, (21) PCT/EP99/02792 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Middlesex TW8 9EP (GB). (22) 24 Apr/avr 1999 (24.04.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (for all designated States except / pour tous UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM les États désignés sauf US) (25) de (26) de KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (30) 198 18 964.8 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (72, 75) URQUHART, Michael [GB/GB]; Smi- (28.04.1998) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT thKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Old Pow- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI der Mills, Near Leigh, Tonbridge, Kent (30) 199 17 504.7 17 Apr/avr 1999 DE CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). TN11 9AN (GB). (17.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (74) THOMPSON, Clive, Beresford; SmithK- line Beecham, Corporate Intellectual Pro- (54) NEW HYDROXYINDOLES, THEIR • 6 perty, Two New Horizons Court, Brentford, USE AS PHOSPHODIESTERASE 4 (51) C07D 405/12, A61K 31/445 Middlesex TW8 9EP (GB). INHIBITORS AND METHOD FOR (11) WO 99/55698 (13) A1 PRODUCING SAME (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • NOUVEAUX HYDROXYINDOLES, (21) PCT/GB99/01244 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB LEUR UTILISATION COMME IN- GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) HIBITEURS DE LA PHOSPHODIES- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT TERASE 4 ET LEUR PROCEDE DE (25) en (26) en PREPARATION RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (30) 9808896.6 25 Apr/avr 1998 GB UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (71) ARZNEIMITTELWERK DRESDEN (25.04.1998) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GMBH [DE/DE]; Meißner Strasse 35, (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP D–01445 Radebeul (DE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (72) HÖFGEN, Norbert; Hufenweg 1, D–01458 (54) PAROXETINE ASCORBATE Ottendorf–Okrilla (DE). EGERLAND, • CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD Ute; Ledenweg 7, D–01445 Radebeul • ASCORBATE DE PAROXETINE TG). (DE). POPPE, Hildegard; Kieler Strasse (71) SMITHKLINE BEECHAM PLC 6, D–01109 Dresden (DE). MARX, De- [GB/GB]; New Horizons Court, Brentford, 6 genhard; Siedlung 3, D–01796 Pirna (DE). Middlesex TW8 9EP (GB). (51) C07D 405/12 SZELENYI, Stefan; Händelstrasse 32, (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55700 (13) A1 D–90571 Schwaig (DE). KRONBACH, les États désignés sauf US) Thomas; Elbstrasse 3B, D–01445 Radebeul (21) PCT/US99/09092 (DE). POLYMEROPOULOS, Emmanuel; (72, 75) URQUHART, Michael [GB/GB]; Smi- Beethovenstrasse 60, D–60325 Frankfurt thKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Old Pow- (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (DE). HEER, Sabine; Robinienstrasse 6, der Mills, Near Leigh, Tonbridge, Kent D–01259 Dresden (DE). TN11 9AN (GB). (25) en (26) en 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12799

(30) 60/083,493 29 Apr/avr 1998 US NY 13332 (US). GODLEWSKI, Michael, (81) AL AU BG BR BY CA CN CZ GE HU ID (29.04.1998) Selden [US/US]; 2327 State Highway 23, IL IN JP KR KZ LT LV MK MX NO NZ PL South Plymouth, NY 13844 (US). RO RU SG SI SK TR UA US UZ VN ZA; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (54) PROCESS FOR MAKING 1,3– (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter • GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). DISUBSTITUTED–4–OXOCYCLIC & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). UREAS Published / Publiée : (c) • PROCEDE DE FABRICATION (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle D’UREES 1, 3–DESUBSTITUEES– d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (51)6 C07D 451/02, A01N 43/90 4–OXOCYCLIQUES CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (11) WO 99/55703 (13) A1 d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (21) PCT/GB99/01192 Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). LONZA d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle LTD. [CH/CH]; Muenchensteinerstrasse 38, (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) CH–4002 Basel (CH). d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (for all designated States except / pour tous IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (25) en (26) en les États désignés sauf US) LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (30) 9809161.4 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB (72, 75) MATSON, Patricia, Ann [US/US]; (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (29.04.1998) R.R.1, Box 147U, 10 Mill Street, Pool- TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP ville, NY 13332 (US). GODLEWSKI, (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Michael, Selden [US/US]; 2327 State EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (54) 2–ALKYL–3–(HETERO)ARYL–8– Highway 23, South Plymouth, NY 13844 EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB • AZABICYCLO[3.2.1]ALKANES AS (US). QUORROZ, Daniel [–/–]; – (**). GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ PESTICIDES GUGGISBERG, Yves [–/–]; – (**). CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). • 2–ALKYL–3–(HETERO)ARYL–8– (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter AZABICYCLO[3.2.1]ALCANES UTI- & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove Published / Publiée : (c) LISES COMME PESTICIDES Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (71) ZENECA LIMITED [GB/GB]; 15 (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (51)6 C07D 417/04, 413/04, A01N 43/78, 43/76, Stanhope Gate, London W1Y 6LN (GB). d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA C07D 231/16, C07F 9/6541, 9/6558, C07D (for all designated States except / pour tous CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle 417/14 les États désignés sauf US) d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (72, 75) PEARSON, David, Philip, John (11) WO 99/55702 (13) A1 d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle [GB/GB]; Jealotts Hill Research Station, d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6ET (GB). (21) PCT/EP99/02699 d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID ASPINALL, Mary, Bernadette [GB/GB]; IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR Jealotts Hill Research Station, Bracknell, (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX Berkshire RG42 6ET (GB). NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (25) de (26) de (74) TIERNEY, Francis, John et al. / etc.; TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP Zeneca Agrochemicals, Intellectual Property (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (30) 198 19 060.3 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE Dept., Jealotts Hill Research Station, P.O. EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (29.04.1998) Box 3538, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6YA EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (GB). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TD TG). (54) • SUBSTITUTED (4–BROMPYRAZOLE– 3–YL)BENZAZOLES GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV • (4–BROMPYRAZOL–3– MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (51)6 C07D 405/12 YL)BENZAZOLES SUBSTITUES RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (11) WO 99/55701 (13) A1 (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA [DE/DE]; D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). (21) PCT/US99/09093 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (for all designated States except / pour tous (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) les États désignés sauf US) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (25) en (26) en (72, 75) ZAGAR, Cyrill [DE/DE]; TG). Georg–Herwegh–Strasse 31, D–67061 Lud- (30) 60/083,406 29 Apr/avr 1998 US wigshafen (DE). HAMPRECHT, Gerhard (29.04.1998) [DE/DE]; Rote–Turm–Strasse 28, D–69469 6 Weinheim (DE). 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WALTER, Helmut (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous [DE/DE]; Grünstadter Strasse 82, D–67283 les États désignés sauf US) Obrigheim (DE). (54) • PHARMACEUTICALLY AVAILABLE PROTOBERBERINE SALTS DERI- (72, 75) MATSON, Patricia, Ann [US/US]; (74) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; VATIVES, AND PROTOBERBERINE R.R.1, Box 147U, 10 Mill Street, Poolville, D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). DERIVATIVES AND SALTS THEREOF 44/1999 12800 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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JHONG, Tae, Neung; Kwa- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF nak Town #127–806, 1102, Pisan–dong, Ton- CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (72) EICHENBERGER, Thomas; Jungstrasse gan–gu, Anyang–si, Kyonggi–do 421–050 TG). (KR). PAIK, Young, Ki; Keosung Apt., 17, CH–4056 Basel (CH). DÜGGELI, #5–403, 270–80, Kaebong–dong, Guro–gu, Published / Publiée : (c), (k) Mathias; Rue Georges Jordil 3, CH–1700 Seoul 155–090 (KR). PARK, Joon, Fribourg (CH). HÜGIN, Max; Zihlweg 256, CH–4497 Rünenberg (CH). Seo; Durae Apt., #106–303, 152–1, Shin- (51)6 C07D 471/04, A61K 31/435 sung–dong, Yusung–gu, Taejeon 305–345 (KR). KIM, Eui, Deok; Durae Apt., (11) WO 99/55706 (13) A1 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY #107–303, 152–1, Shinsung–dong, Yu- (21) PCT/SE99/00663 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB sung–gu, Taejeon 305–345 (KR). LEE, GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE You, Suk; Hyundae Apt. 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CRETION (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA DERIVES D’IMIDAZO PYRIDINE QUI Published / Publiée : (c) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE • INHIBENT LA SECRETION D’ACIDE HR HU ID IL IS KP KR KZ LC LK LR LT GASTRIQUE LU LV MD MG MK MN MX NO NZ PL (51)6 C07D 495/04, A61K 31/505, 31/38 // PT RO RU SE SG SI SK TJ TM TR UA UZ (71) ASTRA AKTIEBOLAG [SE/SE]; S–151 (C07D 495/04, 333:00, 239:00) (C07D VN YU; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI 85 Södertälje (SE). 495/04, 333:00, 239:00, 221:00) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55708 (13) A1 (72, 75) AMIN, Kosrat [SE/SE]; Astra Hässle (51)6 C07D 471/04, A61K 31/435 AB, S–431 83 Mölndal (SE). DAHL- (21) PCT/EP99/02738 STRÖM, Michael [FI/SE]; Astra Hässle (11) WO 99/55705 (13) A1 AB, S–431 83 Mölndal (SE). NORDBERG, (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) Peter [SE/SE]; Astra Hässle AB, S–431 83 (21) PCT/SE99/00662 Mölndal (SE). 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(for all designated States except / pour tous 85 Södertälje (SE). les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous Published / Publiée : (c) les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) JONAS, Rochus [DE/DE]; Stormstrasse (51)6 C07D 487/14, C09B 17/00, 57/00, C08K 7, D–64291 Darmstadt (DE). SCHEL- (72, 75) AMIN, Kosrat [SE/SE]; Astra Hässle 5/34 // (C07D 487/14, 241:00, 239:00, LING, Pierre [CH/DE]; Bordenbergweg AB, S–431 83 Mölndal (SE). DAHL- 239:00) STRÖM, Mikael [FI/SE]; Astra Hässle AB, 17, D–64347 Mühltal (DE). KLUXEN, S–431 83 Mölndal (SE). NORDBERG, (11) WO 99/55707 (13) A1 Franz–Werner [DE/DE]; Bessungerstrasse 3, D–64285 Darmstadt (DE). CHRISTAD- Peter [SE/SE]; Astra Hässle AB, S–431 83 (21) PCT/EP99/02509 Mölndal (SE). STARKE, Ingemar [SE/SE]; LER, Maria [DE/DE]; Dürerstrasse 10, Astra Hässle AB, S–431 83 Mölndal (SE). (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) D–63322 Rödermark (DE). 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(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (54) • A METHOD FOR CRYSTALLIZING A (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD –LACTAM ANTIBIOTIC (25) en (26) en GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG • PROCEDE DE CRISTALLISATION KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD D’UNE BETA–LACTAMINE MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (30) 09/067,557 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (28.04.1998) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (71) DSM N.V. [NL/NL]; Het Overloon 1, UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM NL–6411 TE Heerlen (NL). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (for all designated States except / pour tous AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT les États désignés sauf US) (54) • GROUP II MOCVD SOURCE REA- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT GENTS, AND METHOD OF FORMING LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (72, 75) VAN DER DOES, Thomas [NL/NL]; GROUP II METAL–CONTAINING CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Van der Haertstraat 47, NL–2613 ZA FILMS UTILIZING SAME Delft (NL). 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(21) PCT/EP99/02690 (74) TONNELLIER, Marie–José; Hoechst Ma- (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (71) NOVARTIS AG [CH/CH]; Schwarzwaldal- rion Roussel, 102, route de Noisy, F–93235 lee 215, CH–4058 Basel (CH). Romainville Cedex (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) en (26) en les États désignés sauf AT US) (81) AE AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ (30) 09/065,265 23 Apr/avr 1998 US EE GD GE HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KP KR (23.04.1998) (71) NOVARTIS–ERFINDUNGEN VERWAL- LC LK LR LT LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ TUNG GESELLSCHAFT MBH [AT/AT]; PL RO SG SI SK SL TR TT UA US UZ VN (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Brunner Strasse 59, A–1235 Vienna (AT). YU ZA; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL (only for / seulement pour AT) SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (54) • CERTAIN THIOL INHIBITORS OF RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES ENDOTHELIN–CONVERTING EN- (72, 75) FINK, Cynthia, Anne [US/US]; 1 Ken- FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); ZYME sington Court, Lebanon, NJ 08833 (US). OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). • CERTAINS INHIBITEURS THIOL FIROOZINA, Fariborz [US/US]; Apart- D’UNE ENZYME DE CONVERSION ment 19, 17 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ D’ENDOTHELINE 07940 (US). 6 (51) C07K 5/06, A61K 38/05 (71) NOVARTIS AG [CH/CH]; Schwarzwaldal- (74) BECKER, Konrad; Novartis AG, Corpo- (11) WO 99/55725 (13) A1 lee 215, CH–4058 Basel (CH). rate Intellectual Property, Patent & Trade- (for all designated States except / pour tous mark Dept., CH–4002 Basel (CH). (21) PCT/US99/06090 les États désignés sauf AT US) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12805

(71) NOVARTIS–ERFINDUNGEN VERWAL- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (54) • STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS pyrH TUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH [AT/AT]; CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD POLYPEPTIDES AND POLYNUCLEO- Brunner Strasse 59, A–1235 Vienna (AT). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG TIDES (only for / seulement pour AT) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD • POLYPEPTIDES ET POLYNUCLEO- MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO TIDES pyrH DE STAPHYLOCOCCUS (72, 75) DE LOMBAERT, Stéphane [BE/US]; RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA AUREUS 75 Ambar Place, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (US). FINK, Cynthia, Anne [US/US]; KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (71) SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CORPORA- 1 Kensington Court, Lebanon, NJ 08833 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT TION [US/US]; One Franklin Plaza, Phila- (US). FIROOZINA, Fariborz [US/US]; BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT delphia, PA 19103 (US). Apartment 19, 17 Madison Avenue, Ma- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI dison, NJ 07940 (US). HOYER, Denton, CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (72) PETIT, Chantal, Myriam; 110A Fairﬁeld Wade [US/US]; 12 Fern Avenue, Chatham, Lane, Wayne, PA 19087 (US). WARREN, NJ 07928 (US). JENG, Arco, Yingcheu Published / Publiée : (c) Richard, L.; 825 Cathcart Road, Blue Bell, [US/US]; 5 Pittsburgh Avenue, Piscataway, PA 19424 (US). TRAINI, Christopher, NJ 00854 (US). 6 M.; 8 Potter Court, Media, PA 19063 (US). (51) C07K 14/00 WANG, Min; 302 Centennial Drive, Blue (74) BECKER, Konrad; Novartis AG, Corpo- (11) WO 99/55728 (13) A2 Bell, PA 19422 (US). rate Intellectual Property, Patent & Trade- (74) JACKSON, Arthur, E.; Dechert Price & mark Dept., CH–4002 Basel (CH). (21) PCT/CA99/00375 Rhoads, 4000 Bell Atlantic Tower, 1717 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103–2793 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (US). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 2,230,201 27 Apr/avr 1998 CA GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (27.04.1998) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (30) 60/118,739 5 Feb/fév 1999 US 6 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (05.02.1999) (51) C07K 14/33, 14/445, 14/02, 14/11, 14/34, 14/22, 14/235, C12N 5/10, 15/62, A61K (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP 39/02, 39/12, 31/715, 67/027 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (54) ESE GENES AND PROTEINS (11) WO 99/55730 (13) A2 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD • TG). • GENES ESE ET PROTEINES (21) PCT/IB99/00844 (71) HSC RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) MENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP [CA/CA]; 555 University Avenue, Toronto, (25) en (26) en Ontario M5G 1X8 (CA). (51)6 C07K 7/56 (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 9808932.9 27 Apr/avr 1998 GB les États désignés sauf US) (27.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55727 (13) A1 (72, 75) EGAN, Sean, E. [CA/CA]; (CA). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02715 WANG, Wei [CA/CA]; (CA). SENGAR, Ameet [CA/CA]; The Hospital for Sick (54) • POLYEPITOPE CARRIER PROTEIN (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, • PROTEINE PORTEUSE DE POLY- Ontario M5G 1X8 (CA). EPITOPES (25) en (26) en (74) RAE, Patricia, A.; Sim & McBurney, 6th (71) CHIRON S.P.A. [IT/IT]; Via Fiorentina, 1, (30) 98107397.6 23 Apr/avr 1998 EP ﬂoor, 330 University Avenue, Toronto, On- I–53100 Siena (IT). (23.04.1998) tario M5G 1R7 (CA). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (72, 75) RAPPUOLI, Rino [IT/IT]; Via delle GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Rocche, 1, Vagliagli, I–53019 Castelnuovo (54) • A PROCESS FOR THE CONVER- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Berardenga (IT). GRANDI, Guido [IT/IT]; SION OF ECHINOCANDIN CLASS MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT 9A Strada, 4, I–20090 Segrate (IT). OF PEPTIDES TO THEIR C4– RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT HOMOTYROSINE MONODEOXY UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (74) HALLYBONE, Huw, George; Carpmaels ANALOGUES GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA & Ransford, 43 Bloomsbury Square, London • PROCEDE DE CONVERSION DE PEP- (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP WC1A 2RA (GB). TIDES DE LA CLASSE DES ECHINO- (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (81) CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES CANDINES EN LEURS ANALOGUES IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MONODESOXY C4–HOMOTYROSINE CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (71) HOECHST MARION ROUSSEL 6 DEUTSCHLAND GMBH [DE/DE]; (51) C07K 14/47, A61K 38/17, G01N 33/68 Brüningstrasse 50, D–65929 Frankfurt am (51)6 C07K 14/31, C12N 1/21, 9/12, 15/31, Main (DE). (11) WO 99/55731 (13) A1 15/52, 15/63, G01N 33/53 (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/NL99/00228 les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55729 (13) A1 (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (72, 75) MUKHOPADHYAY, Triptikumar (21) PCT/US99/08785 [IN/IN]; M–24, Hoechst Quarters Amar (25) nl (26) en Nagar Mulund (West), Mumbai 400 082 (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (30) 1009045 29 Apr/avr 1998 NL (IN). JAYVANTI, Kenia [IN/IN]; 11, Dev (25) en (26) en (29.04.1998) Aashish Ganesh Gawde Road Mulund (West), Mumbai 400 080 (IN). 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• PEPTIDE POSSEDANT UNE ACTI- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (71) SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CORPORA- VITE DE NEUTRALISATION DE CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TION [US/US]; One Franklin Plaza, Phila- L’ENDOTOXINE GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE delphia, PA 19103 (US). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (71) UNIVERSITEIT UTRECHT [NL/NL]; MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (72) BERGSMA, Derk; 271 Irish Road, Heidelberglaan 8, NL–3584 CS Utrecht RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Berwyn, PA 19312 (US). ELSHOUR- (NL). UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH BAGY, Nabil; 1648 Bow Tree Drive, West (for all designated States except / pour tous GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Chester, PA 19380 (US). SHABON, Us- les États désignés sauf US) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP man; 926 Hamilton Road, Collegeville, PA (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 19426 (US). (72, 75) VAN KESSEL, Cornelis, Petrus, Ma- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF ria [NL/NL]; Kampweg 17, NL–3981 EX CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (74) ANDERSEN, Robert, L. et al. / etc.; Rat- Bunnik (NL). VAN STRIJP, Johannes, TG). ner & Prestia, 301 One Westlakes (Berwyn), Antonius, Gerardus [NL/NL]; Nobeldreef P.O. Box 980, Valley Forge, PA 19482–0980 33, NL–2871 KZ Schoonhoven (NL). (US).

(74) VAN SOMEREN, Petronella, Francisca, (51)6 C07K 14/705, 15/28, C12N 15/12 (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR Hendrika, Maria; Arnold & Siedsma, GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Sweelinckplein 1, NL–2517 GK The Hague (11) WO 99/55733 (13) A1 (NL). (21) PCT/US99/08576 6 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (51) C07K 16/28, C12N 15/08, 15/13, 15/63, CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) C07H 21/04, A61K 39/395 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55735 (13) A1 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (30) 60/083,034 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/US99/09466 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (24.04.1998) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (30) 09/277,398 26 Mar/mar 1999 US (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (26.03.1999) (25) en (26) en (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 60/083,575 30 Apr/avr 1998 US CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (30.04.1998) TG). (54) • CLONING OF A NOVEL 7TM RE- CEPTOR AXOR–2 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) • CLONAGE DU RECEPTEUR AXOR–2 (54) • G–CSF RECEPTOR AGONIST AN- DU 7TM TIBODIES AND SCREENING ME- 6 THOD THEREFOR (51) C07K 14/705, 16/28 (71) SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CORPORA- ANTICORPS AGONISTES POUR LE (11) WO 99/55732 (13) A1 TION [US/US]; One Franklin Plaza, Phila- • delphia, PA 19103 (US). RECEPTEUR G–FSC ET PROCEDE DE (21) PCT/SE99/00598 CRIBLAGE ASSOCIE (72) BERGSMA, Derk; 271 Irish Road, (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) Berwyn, PA 19312 (US). ELSHOUR- (71) TANOX, INC. [US/US]; 10301 Stella Link, BAGY, Nabil; 1648 Bow Tree Drive, West Houston, TX 77025 (US). (25) en (26) en Chester, PA 19380 (US). SHABON, Us- man; 926 Hamilton Road, Collegeville, PA (72) NI, Baofu; Apartment No. 770, 5414 (30) 9801455–8 24 Apr/avr 1998 SE 19426 (US). Braesvalley, Houston, TX 77096 (US). SUN, (24.04.1998) Bill, N., C.; 4901 Welford Drive, Bellaire, (74) ANDERSEN, Robert, L. et al. / etc.; Rat- TX 77041 (US). SUN, Cecily, R., Y.; 4901 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) ner & Prestia, 301 One Westlakes (Berwyn), Welford Drive, Bellaire, TX 77041 (US). (54) A NOVEL G–PROTEIN COUPLED RE- P.O. Box 980, Valley Forge, PA 19482–0980 • (US). (74) MIRABEL, Eric; Tanox, Inc., 10301 Stella CEPTOR Link, Houston, TX 77025 (US). • NOUVEAU RECEPTEUR COUPLE A (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR LA PROTEINE G GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AL AM AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CN CU CZ EE GE GH GM HU ID IL IS JP KE (71) ASTRA PHARMA INC. [CA/CA]; 1004 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Middlegate Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL RO 6 1M4 (CA). (51) C07K 14/705, 15/28, C12N 15/12 RU SD SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (for all designated States except / pour tous UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW les États désignés sauf MG US) (11) WO 99/55734 (13) A1 SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (21) PCT/US99/08605 KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (71) ASTRA AKTIEBOLAG [SE/SE]; S–151 DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL 85 Södertälje (SE). (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (only for / seulement pour MG) GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (25) en (26) en (72, 75) AHMAD, Sultan [IN/CA]; Astra Published / Publiée : (c) Research Centre Montreal, 7171 Fre- (30) 60/082,981 24 Apr/avr 1998 US drick–Banting, St. Laurent, Quebec H4S (24.04.1998) 1Z9 (CA). CAO, Jack [CN/CA]; Astra (51)6 C08B Research Centre Montreal, 7171 Fre- (30) 60/089,639 17 Jun/juin 1998 US drick–Banting, St. Laurent, Quebec H4S (17.06.1998) (11) WO 99/55736 (13) A2 1Z9 (CA). O’DONNELL, Dajan [CA/CA]; Astra Research Centre Montreal, 7171 Fre- (30) 09/251,373 16 Feb/fév 1999 US (21) PCT/US99/08951 (16.02.1999) drick–Banting, St. Laurent, Quebec H4S (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) 1Z9 (CA). WALKER, Philippe [CH/CA]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Astra Research Centre Montreal, 7171 Fre- (25) en (26) en drick–Banting, St. Laurent, Quebec H4S (54) A G–PROTEIN COUPLED 7TM RE- • (30) 60/083,110 27 Apr/avr 1998 US 1Z9 (CA). CEPTOR (AXOR–1) (27.04.1998) (74) ASTRA AKTIEBOLAG; Intellectual Pro- • PROTEINE G COUPLEE AU RECEP- perty, Patents, S–151 85 Södertälje (SE). TEUR DU 7TM (AXOR–1) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12807

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FINNEY, Michael, Lynn; 460 (54) METHOD FOR POLYMERISING AND Vadnais Lake Drive, Vadnais Heights, MN • (11) WO 99/55740 (13) A1 COPOLYMERISING ETHYLENE 55127 (US). LAMB, Richard, Dale; 3849 Granada Way North, Oakdale, MN 55128 • PROCEDE DE POLYMERISATION (21) PCT/EP99/02719 ET DE COPOLYMERISATION (US). (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) D’ETHYLENE (74) BUHARIN, Amelia, A.; Mueting, Raasch (25) en (26) en & Gebhart P.A., P.O. Box 581415, Min- (71) ELENAC GMBH [DE/DE]; D–77694 Kehl neapolis, MN 55458–1415 (US). (DE). (30) 98107495.8 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP (for all designated States except / pour tous (24.04.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY les États désignés sauf US) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (72, 75) MÄHLING, Frank–Olaf [DE/DE]; KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Max–Joseph–Strasse 23, D–68167 Mann- (54) • PRODUCTION OF ZIEGLER–NATTA MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT heim (DE). KLIMESCH, Roger [DE/DE]; CATALYSTS RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Georg–Fröba–Strasse 43, D–64665 Als- • PRODUCTION DE CATALYSEURS DE UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM bach–Hähnlein (DE). DECKERS, An- ZIEGLER–NATTA KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM dreas [DE/DE]; Schulstrasse 11, D–55234 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Flomborn (DE). BUBACK, Michael (71) FINA RESEARCH S.A. [BE/BE]; Zone BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT [DE/DE]; Alte Dorfstrasse 57E, D–37120 Industrielle C, B–7181 Seneffe (BE). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Bovenden (DE). WITTKOWSKI, Lars (for all designated States except / pour tous CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). [DE/DE]; Ginsterweg 1, D–37077 Göttingen les États désignés sauf US) (DE). (72, 75) DEBRAS, Guy [BE/BE]; Rue Champ de la Chapelle 12, B–6210 6 (74) MEYER, Thomas; BASF Aktiengesell- (51) C08F 4/02, 4/64, 10/00 schaft, D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). Frasnes–lez–Gosselies (BE). LAMOTTE, Christian [BE/BE]; Chaussée de Monstreux (11) WO 99/55737 (13) A1 (81) BR CN HU JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY 15, B–7181 Arquennes (BE). (21) PCT/EP99/02446 DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) FINA RESEARCH S.A.; Patent Dept., (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) Zone Industrielle C, B–7181 Seneffe (BE). 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(71) RHODIA CHIMIE [FR/FR]; 25, quai Paul (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (25) fr (26) fr Doumer, F–92408 Courbevoie Cedex (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) en (26) en (30) 98/05306 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR les États désignés sauf US) (28.04.1998) (30) 60/082,963 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (72, 75) CHARRIERE, Eugénie [FR/FR]; 52, (24.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) rue d’Inkermann, F–69000 Lyon (FR). BER- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) NON CROSS–LINKED BLOCK POLY- NARD, Jean–Marie [FR/FR]; Route du • ETHERESTER, PREPARATION AND Large, Saint–Laurent d’Agny, F–69440 Mor- (54) POLYCARBOMETALLANE USES nant (FR). REVELANT, Denis [FR/FR]; 4, • rue Bossuet, F–69740 Genas (FR). • POLYCARBOMETALLANE • POLYETHERESTER SEQUENCE NON–RETICULE, SA PREPARATION, (71) LORD CORPORATION [US/US]; 111 (74) MONCHENY, Michel; Cabinet Lavoix, 2, ET SES UTILISATIONS place d’Estienne d’Orves, F–75441 Paris Lord Drive, P.O. Box 8012, Cary, NC Cedex 09 (FR). 27512–8012 (US). 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(74) BOULINGUIEZ, Didier; Cabinet Plasse- (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR raud, 84, rue d’Amsterdam, F–75440 Paris IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (81) CA CN JP RU; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK Cedex 09 (FR). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). TG). 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REALISATION ET D’UTILISATION (KR). CORRESPONDANTS (81) AU BR CA CN CZ JP KR MX PL RU ZA; (74) HUH, Sang, Hoon; Hyecheon Building, EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (71) EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY 13th ﬂoor, 831, Yeoksam–dong, Kan- GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). [US/US]; 100 North Eastman Road, King- gnam–ku, Seoul 135–792 (KR). sport, TN 37660 (US). (72) WANG, Richard, Hsu–Shien; 1414 (81) JP US. 6 (51) C08G 63/672, 63/676, 63/64, A61K 9/00, Fairidge Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664 9/16, 47/34, 47/48 (US). KRUTAK, James, John, Sr.; 6305 Booth Court, Kingsport, TN 37663 (US). (51)6 C08G 61/12, 79/12, C07F 19/00, 7/22 (11) WO 99/55760 (13) A1 SHARMA, Mahendra, Kumar; 2600 (11) WO 99/55758 (13) A1 (21) PCT/EP99/02891 Brighton Court, Kingsport, TN 37660 (US). JACKSON, Barbara, Crawford; 404 Ar- (21) PCT/US99/08500 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) butus Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37660 (US). 44/1999 12812 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(74) WOOD, Jonathan, D.; P.O. Box 511, King- (74) FAWKES, David, Melville; Intellec- 2–1, Hinodecho, Iwakuni–shi, Yamagu- sport, TN 37662–5075 (US). tual Property Group, Avecia Specialities, chi 740–0014 (JP). SIMONARU, Masasi Hexagon House, P.O. Box 42, Blackley, [JP/JP]; Teijin Limited, Iwakuni Research (81) CN JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES Manchester M9 8ZS (GB) et al. / etc. Center, 2–1, Hinodecho, Iwakuni–shi, Ya- FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). maguchi 740–0014 (JP). TAKEMOTO, (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Hidemi [JP/JP]; Teijin Limited, Iwa- Published / Publiée : (c) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB kuni Research Center, 2–1, Hinodecho, GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Iwakuni–shi, Yamaguchi 740–0014 (JP). 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(54) • ETHER/ESTER DISPERSANTS (11) WO 99/55764 (13) A1 • AGENTS DE DISPERSION D’ETHER/ESTER (21) PCT/JP99/02141 (51)6 C08G 65/26, 18/48, 18/71 (71) AVECIA LIMITED [GB/GB]; Hexagon (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) House, Blackley, Manchester M9 8ZS (GB). (11) WO 99/55765 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) ja (26) ja les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/US99/09106 (30) 10/116864 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP (72, 75) THETFORD, Dean [GB/GB]; Hexagon (27.04.1998) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) House, P.O. Box 42, Blackley, Manchester M9 8ZS (GB). (30) 10/201695 16 Jul/juil 1998 JP (25) en (26) en (16.07.1998) (74) FAWKES, David, Melville; Avecia Limi- (30) 60/083,126 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) ted, Intellectual Property Group, Hexagon (30) 10/260102 14 Sep/sep 1998 JP (14.09.1998) House, P.O. 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(22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (74) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (54) • FILM–FORMING SUBSTANCE D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). FOR TEMPORARILY OPACIFYING (25) en (26) en TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT (81) JP MX PL US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK SURFACES (30) 09/069,558 29 Apr/avr 1998 US ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (29.04.1998) • MATERIAU FILMOGENE POUR OPA- CIFIER TEMPORAIREMENT DES (30) 09/209,615 11 Dec/déc 1998 US SURFACES TRANSPARENTES OU (11.12.1998) (51)6 C08J 5/18, C08K 5/372, 5/132, C08L TRANSLUCIDES 23/02 (30) 60/122,536 2 Mar/mar 1999 US (71, 72) DOUARRE, Patrick [FR/FR]; 82, che- (02.03.1999) (11) WO 99/55768 (13) A1 min de la Venelle, F–83320 Carqueiranne (FR). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02799 (74) MAREK, Pierre; 28, rue de la Loge, (54) • NOVEL POLYMER ADDITIVES FOR (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) F–13002 Marseille (FR). 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• COMPOSITION COMPATIBILISEE DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) MOULAGE, A BASE DE POLYCARBO- (25) de (26) de NATE ET DE POLYMERES ABS (54) • THE USE OF DUAL COMPONENT PUR SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING (30) 198 18 735.1 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE SOUND–ABSORBING COATINGS (71) BAYER CORPORATION [US/US]; 100 (27.04.1998) Bayer Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (US). • SYSTEME DE POLYURETHANNE A DEUX COMPOSANTS POUR LA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72) PADWA, Allen, R.; 87 Commodore Road, PRODUCTION DE REVETEMENTS (54) RADIATION–CURABLE COATINGS Worcester, MA 01602 (US). JANARTHA- D’ISOLATION ACOUSTIQUE • NAN, Venkatarayaloo; 15, Green Park So- AND THEIR USE ciety, Near Basil School, Tandelja Road, (71) BAYER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT • AGENTS DE REVETEMENT DURCIS- Vadodara, Gujarat – 390 020 (IN). [DE/DE]; D–51368 Leverkusen (DE). SABLES PAR RAYONNEMENT ET (for all designated States except / pour tous LEUR UTILISATION (74) PREIS, Aron et al. / etc.; Bayer Corpora- les États désignés sauf US) tion, 100 Bayer Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (71) HERBERTS GMBH & CO. KG [DE/DE]; (US). (72, 75) PETZOLDT, Joachim [DE/DE]; Christbusch 25, D–42285 Wuppertal (DE). Alfred–Delp–Strasse 4, D–40789 Mon- (for all designated States except / pour tous (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY heim (DE). KOBELKA, Frank [DE/DE]; les États désignés sauf US) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Wagner–Strasse 25, D–51467 Bergisch (72, 75) FLOSBACH, Carmen [DE/DE]; Marpe GE GH GM HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP Gladbach (DE). CASSELMANN, Holger KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG 41, D–42287 Wuppertal (DE). LÖFFLER, [DE/US]; 221 Clubview Drive, McMurray, Helmut [DE/DE]; Gottfried–Keller–Str. MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU PA 15317 (US). SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG 2–4, D–50321 Brühl (DE). MAAG, Karin UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (74) BAYER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; [DE/DE]; Am Heidwinkel 7c, D–45721 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY D–51368 Leverkusen (DE). Haltern (DE). KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (74) TÜRK GILLE HRABAL; Brucknerstrasse CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 20, D–40593 Düsseldorf (DE). NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Published / Publiée : (c) (51)6 C08L 73/00, 77/00 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (51)6 C09D 9/04, D21C 5/02, B01F 17/00 (11) WO 99/55782 (13) A1 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (11) WO 99/55786 (13) A1 (21) PCT/GB99/01144 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (21) PCT/FR99/00983 (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 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Services, Direction de la Propriété Indus- lesex TW16 7LN (GB). trielle, 25, quai Paul Doumer, F–92408 Cour- (74) SHARP, Jeffrey, S.; Marshall, O’Toole, bevoie Cedex (FR). (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Gerstein, Murray & Borun, 6300 Sears To- FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). wer, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA 60606–6402 (US). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (81) AU BR CA CN JP KR MX NO; EP (AT BE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (51)6 C08L 75/04 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (11) WO 99/55783 (13) A1 MC NL PT SE). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (21) PCT/EP99/02489 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (51)6 C09D 4/00, 4/06, 175/14, C08F 290/14, AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) 290/06, 220/26 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/55785 (13) A1 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (30) 198 18 892.7 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE (21) PCT/EP99/02780 (28.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12817

(51)6 C09D 11/00, C09B 62/465, C08K 5/17 (71) MILLIKEN RESEARCH CORPO- (74) SUZUKI, Shunichiro; Suzuki & Asso- RATION [US/US]; 920 Milliken Road, ciates, Gotanda Yamazaki Building, 6th (11) WO 99/55787 (13) A1 Spartanburg, SC 29303 (US). ﬂoor, 13–6, Nishigotanda 7–chome, Shina- gawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0031 (JP). (21) PCT/US99/08187 (72) ZHAO, Xiaodong, Edward; 211 Wind- swept Court, Moore, SC 29369 (US). SUD- (81) KR US; EP (DE GB NL). (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) DETH, Kaye, Cannon; Skyuka Road, Lynn, NC 28750 (US). MOORE, Patrick, D.; (25) en (26) en 1169 Asbury Road, Pacolet, SC 29372 (US). (51)6 C09J 7/02, B29C 47/30, 47/16 BATLAW, Raj; 102 Coventry Court, Spar- (30) 09/065,620 24 Apr/avr 1998 US tanburg, SC 29301 (US). (11) WO 99/55790 (13) A1 (24.04.1998) (74) PARKS, William, S.; P.O. Box 1927, Spar- (21) PCT/US98/18288 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) tanburg, SC 29304 (US). (22) 3 Sep/sep 1998 (03.09.1998) (54) • SOLID COMPLEXES OF ANIONIC (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA ORGANIC DYES AND QUATERNARY CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (25) en (26) en AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS AND ME- GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP THODS OF COLORING UTILIZING KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (30) 09/065,941 24 Apr/avr 1998 US SUCH COMPLEXES MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (24.04.1998) • COMPLEXES SOLIDES DE COLO- SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RANTS ORGANIQUES ANIONIQUES UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW ET DE COMPOSES D’AMMONIUM SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (54) STRIPED ADHESIVE–COATED TAPE KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY • QUATERNAIRE, ET PROCEDES DE RUBAN ENDUIT D’ADHESIF RAYE COLORATION ASSOCIES DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL • PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (71) MINNESOTA MINING AND MANU- (71) MILLIKEN RESEARCH CORPO- GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). FACTURING COMPANY [US/US]; 3M RATION [US/US]; 920 Milliken Road, Center, P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN Spartanburg, SC 29303 (US). 55133–3427 (US). (51)6 C09D 183/14, 201/00, 5/24 (72) ZHAO, Xiaodong, Edward; 211 Wind- (72) GRUENEWALD, Larry, E.; P.O. Box swept Court, Moore, SC 29369 (US). SUD- (11) WO 99/55789 (13) A1 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). DETH, Kaye, Cannon; Skyuka Road, Lynn, MAIER, Gary, W.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint NC 28750 (US). MAHAFFEY, Robert, (21) PCT/JP99/02017 Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). MARCUS, L., Jr.; 204 Bruton Place, Spartanburg, SC Barbara, J.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, 29302 (US). (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) MN 55133–3427 (US).

(74) PARKS, William, S.; P.O. Box 1927, Spar- (25) ja (26) ja (74) LEVINE, Charles, D. et al. / etc.; Min- tanburg, SC 29304 (US). nesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, (30) 10/115082 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP Ofﬁce of Intellectual Property Counsel, P.O. (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (24.04.1998) Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (US). GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (30) 10/139723 21 May/mai 1998 JP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (21.05.1998) (81) JP TR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW (54) COATING LIQUID FOR FORMING SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG • 6 SILICA–BASED FILM HAVING LOW (51) C09J 7/02, G09F 3/02 KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DIELECTRIC CONSTANT AND SUB- DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL STRATE HAVING FILM OF LOW (11) WO 99/55791 (13) A1 PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN DIELECTRIC CONSTANT COATED GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/US99/03695 THEREON • LIQUIDE DE REVETEMENT UTI- (22) 19 Feb/fév 1999 (19.02.1999) LISE POUR FORMER UN FILM A (51)6 C09D 11/00, C09B 62/465, C08K 5/17 BASE DE SILICE PRESENTANT (25) en (26) en UNE FAIBLE CONSTANTE DIELEC- (11) WO 99/55788 (13) A1 (30) 09/067,250 27 Apr/avr 1998 US TRIQUE ET SUBSTRAT SUR LEQUEL (27.04.1998) EST COUCHE UN FILM A FAIBLE (21) PCT/US99/08401 CONSTANTE DIELECTRIQUE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) (71) CATALYSTS & CHEMICALS IN- (54) • TAMPER–INDICATING ARTICLE FOR DUSTRIES CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 580, REUSABLE SUBSTRATES (25) en (26) en Horikawa–cho, Saiwai–ku, Kawasaki–shi, ARTICLE FORMANT SCEAU DE SE- Kanagawa 210–0913 (JP). • CURITE POUR SUBSTRATS REUTILI- (30) 09/065,597 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (for all designated States except / pour tous SABLES (24.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) MINNESOTA MINING AND MANU- (72, 75) NAKASHIMA, Akira [JP/JP]; Waka- FACTURING COMPANY [US/US]; 3M matsu Plant, Catalysts & Chemicals Indus- (54) HOMOGENEOUS LIQUID COM- Center, P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN • tries Co., Ltd., 13–2, Kitaminato–machi, 55133–3427 (US). PLEXES OF ANIONIC ORGANIC Wakamatsu–ku, Kitakyushu–shi, Fukuoka DYES AND QUATERNARY AMMO- 808–0027 (JP). TONAI, Atsushi [JP/JP]; (72) JUNG, Dieter; P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, NIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS Wakamatsu Plant, Catalysts & Chemicals In- MN 55133–3427 (US). LUDWIG, Pau- OF COLORING dustries Co., Ltd., 13–2, Kitaminato–machi, line, E.; P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN • COMPLEXES LIQUIDES HOMO- Wakamatsu–ku, Kitakyushu–shi, Fukuoka 55133–3427 (US). GENES DE COLORANTS ORGA- 808–0027 (JP). KOMATSU, Michio [JP/JP]; NIQUES ANIONIQUES ET DE Wakamatsu Plant, Catalysts & Chemicals In- (74) WEISS, Lucy, C. et al. / etc.; Minnesota COMPOSES D’AMMONIUM QUA- dustries Co., Ltd., 13–2, Kitaminato–machi, Mining and Manufacturing Company, Ofﬁce TERNAIRE, ET PROCEDES DE COLO- Wakamatsu–ku, Kitakyushu–shi, Fukuoka of Intellectual Property Counsel, P.O. Box RATION 808–0027 (JP). 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). 44/1999 12818 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (72, 75) OUHADI, Trazollah [BE/BE]; 5, quai (30) 198 19 171.5 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD Gloesener, B–4020 Liège (BE). ARKENS, (29.04.1998) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Oger [BE/BE]; Ruelensvest 139, B–3001 (30) 198 22 541.5 19 May/mai 1998 DE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD Leuven (BE). MAUER, Daniel [BE/BE]; (19.05.1998) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO Allée des Peupliers 21, B–7320 Bernissart RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (BE). (30) 198 36 048.7 10 Aug/août 1998 DE UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (10.08.1998) MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (74) WEBER, Thomas; Bahnhofsvorplatz 1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (Deichmannhaus), Postfach 10 22 41, DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL D–50462 Köln (DE). (54) • MICROWAVE–ACTIVATED LATENT PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN HEAT ACCUMULATOR BODIES GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). • ELEMENTS ACCUMULATEURS DE CHALEUR LATENTE POUVANT Published / Publiée : (c) ETRE ACTIVES PAR DES HYPERFRE- 6 (51) C09J 7/02, B32B 7/12 QUENCES

(11) WO 99/55792 (13) A1 (51)6 C09J 201/10 (71) SCHÜMANN SASOL GMBH & CO. KG [DE/DE]; Worthdamm 13–27, D–20457 (21) PCT/US99/08854 (11) WO 99/55794 (13) A1 Hamburg (DE). (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/US99/09104 les États désignés sauf US) (25) en (26) en (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (72, 75) FIEBACK, Klaus [DE/DE]; Her- (30) 09/067,591 27 Apr/avr 1998 US bert–Tschäpe–Strasse 53, D–10369 Berlin (27.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (DE). GUTBERLET, Helmut [DE/DE]; Trögenölk, D–24558 Henstedt–Ulzburg (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 60/083,125 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (DE). BÜTTNER, Dirk, Carsten [DE/DE]; (54) • HEAT BOND SEAMING TAPE AND (27.04.1998) Nicolaistrasse 23, D–12247 Berlin (DE). METHOD OF MANUFACTURE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) MÜLLER, Enno et al. / etc.; Rieder • BANDE ADHESIVE A COLLAGE A & Partner, Corneliusstrasse 45, D–42329 CHAUD ET SON PROCEDE DE FABRI- (54) • CURE ON DEMAND ADHESIVES Wuppertal (DE). CATION AND WINDOW MODULE WITH CURE ON DEMAND ADHESIVE THE- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (71, 72) MATTHEWS, James, A. [US/US]; REON CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 1621 36th Street N.E., Canton, OH 44714 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (US). • COLLES DURCISSANT A LA DE- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MANDE ET MODULE DE VITRE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (74) SAND, Michael et al. / etc.; Sand & ENDUIT D’UNE TELLE COLLE RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Sebolt, Suite 194, 4801 Dressler Road, N.W., UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (71) THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Canton, OH 44718 (US). GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA [US/US]; 2030 Dow Center, Midland, MI (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA 48674 (US). ESSEX SPECIALTY PRO- (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE DUCTS, INC. [US/US]; 1250 Harmon IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (US). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (72) MAHDI, Syed, Z.; Apartment 219, 262 TG). SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG Woodside Court, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Published / Publiée : (c) UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW (US). LIN, Renhe, R.; Apartment #15–202, SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG 25399 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, CA (51)6 C09K 11/06, C09D 11/00, C08K 5/17 KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY 91381 (US). HOFFMAN, Dwight, K.; 1206 DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL Kingsbury Court, Midland, MI 48640 (US). (11) WO 99/55796 (13) A1 PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN PARKER, Gordon, M.; Apartment 9F, The (21) PCT/US99/08188 GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Colony, 1530 Palisades Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 (US). HSIEH, Harry, W.; 1696 (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) Picadilly Drive, Troy, MI 48084 (US). (25) en (26) en (51)6 C09J 177/00, 167/00, 151/06, C09D 167/00, 177/00, 151/06, B05D 5/10, 7/14, (74) SIMS, Norman, L.; Patent Dept., P.O. Box (30) 09/065,619 24 Apr/avr 1998 US B32B 15/06 1967, Midland, MI 48641–1967 (US). (24.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55793 (13) A1 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (21) PCT/EP99/02557 (54) • WATER–SOLUBLE COMPLEXES GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP OF OPTICAL BRIGHTENERS (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU COMPOUNDS WHICH ARE SUB- (25) en (26) en SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG STANTIALLY FREE FROM UNWAN- UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW (30) 60/082,807 23 Apr/avr 1998 US TED SALTS SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (23.04.1998) KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY • COMPLEXES HYDROSOLUBLES D’AZURANTS OPTIQUES ET (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN D’AMMONIUM QUATERNAIRE, (54) • METAL REINFORCED THERMO- GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). SENSIBLEMENT EXEMPTS DE SELS PLASTIC ELASTOMERS NON DESIRES • ELASTOMERES THERMOPLAS- (71) MILLIKEN RESEARCH CORPO- TIQUES A RENFORT METALLIQUE (51)6 C09K 5/06, F28D 20/02 RATION [US/US]; 920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303 (US). (71) ADVANCED ELASTOMER SYSTEMS, L.P. [US/US]; 388 South Main Street, (11) WO 99/55795 (13) A1 (72) ANN, Qinghong, Jessica; 211 Windswept Akron, OH 44311–1059 (US). N.V. BE- (21) PCT/EP99/01809 Court, Moore, SC 29369 (US). SPRY, KAERT S.A. [BE/BE]; Bekaertstraat 2, James, Michael; 11 East Forest Run Court, B–8550 Zwevegem (BE). (22) 18 Mar/mar 1999 (18.03.1999) Spartanburg, SC 29301 (US). ZHAO, (for all designated States except / pour tous Xiaodong, Edward; 211 Windswept Court, les États désignés sauf US) (25) de (26) de Moore, SC 29369 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12819

(74) PARKS, William, S.; P.O. Box 1927, Spar- (54) • REFRACTORY LIQUID AND ME- (51)6 C10G 11/00, 35/04, 35/24, 45/72, 47/36, tanburg, SC 29304 (US). THOD OF MANUFACTURING THE 49/26 SAME, AND REFRACTORY MA- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA TERIAL, REFRACTORY BUILDING (11) WO 99/55800 (13) A1 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE MATERIAL AND REFRACTORY AD- GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP HESIVE EACH MANUFACTURED (21) PCT/US99/08932 KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG FROM THE REFRACTORY LIQUID MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU LIQUIDE REFRACTAIRE ET SON (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION, MA- UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW TIERE REFRACTAIRE, MATERIAU (25) en (26) en SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG DE CONSTRUCTION REFRACTAIRE KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY ET ADHESIF REFRACTAIRE, PRO- (30) 09/069,300 29 Apr/avr 1998 US DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL DUITS, CHACUN, A PARTIR DU (29.04.1998) PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN LIQUIDE REFRACTAIRE GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) SAIDAI INCORPORATED [JP/JP]; 17–8, Kasuga 2–chome, Tsukuba–shi, Ibaraki (54) METHOD FOR STABILIZING OPERA- 305–0821 (JP). • (51)6 C09K 15/18, C07C 7/20 TION OF FLUID CATALYTIC CON- (71, 72) ISHIKAWA, Kazuo [JP/JP]; 40–7, VERTER UNITS (11) WO 99/55797 (13) A1 Heiancho 1–chome, Tsurumi–ku, Yoko- • PROCEDE SERVANT A STABILISER hama–shi, Kanagawa 230–0031 (JP). LE FONCTIONNEMENT D’UNITES (21) PCT/FR99/00982 DE CONVERTISSEURS CATALY- (74) SUZUKI, Shoji et al. / etc.; Nihon- TIQUES DE FLUIDE (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) seimeiyotsuya Building, 6th ﬂoor, 16–2, Samoncho, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 160–0017 (71) BULLDOG TECHNOLOGIES U.S.A., (25) fr (26) fr (JP). INC. [US/US]; 1313 North Market Street, (30) 98/05317 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR (81) AU CA CN KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE Wilmington, DE 19870 (US). (28.04.1998) DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72) EVANS, Martin; 125 Anderson Road, Tol- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) land, CT 06084 (US). 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(28.04.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 09/231,697 14 Jan/jan 1999 US (51)6 C09K 21/02, B32B 9/00, C04B 28/26, GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (14.01.1999) C09J 1/02, E04B 1/94 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55798 (13) A1 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (54) • FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING PRO- (21) PCT/JP98/01932 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM CESS FOR CONVERTING A PLURA- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT LITY OF FEEDS (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT PROCEDE DE CRAQUAGE CATA- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI • (25) ja (26) ja LYTIQUE FLUIDE PERMETTANT CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). DE TRANSFORMER PLUSIEURS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CHARGES D’ALIMENTATION 44/1999 12820 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(71) EXXON RESEARCH AND ENGINEE- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) CN DE US. RING COMPANY [US/US]; 180 Park Avenue, P.O. Box 390, Florham Park, NJ (54) • WASTE TO ENERGY METHOD FOR 07932–0390 (US). PRODUCING ELECTRICITY, WATER 6 AND/OR HYDROGEN AND/OR ME- (51) C10L 1/00, C09B 23/00, G01N 33/28, (72) HO, Teh, Chung; 887 Jason Court, Brid- THANOL FROM BIOMASS AND/OR C09B 23/08, 47/04 ORGANIC WASTE gewater, NJ 08807 (US). FUNG, Shun, (11) WO 99/55805 (13) A1 Chong; 855 Papen Road, Bridgewater, NJ • PROCEDE FONDE SUR LA PRO- 08807 (US). STUNTZ, Gordon, Frede- DUCTION D’ENERGIE A PARTIR DE (21) PCT/EP99/02452 rick; 12217 Lake Lingham Circle, Baton DECHETS, UTILISE POUR PRODUIRE Rouge, LA 70816 (US). WELCH, Robert, DU COURANT, DE L’EAU ET/OU DE (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) Charles, William; 542 Woodruff Drive, L’HYDROGENE ET/OU DU ME- (25) de (26) de Baton Rouge, LA 70808–5122 (US). LETA, THANOL A PARTIR DE BIOMASSE Daniel, Paul; 15 Rustic Trail, Flemington, ET/OU DE DECHETS ORGANIQUES (30) 198 18 177.9 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE NJ 08822 (US). (23.04.1998) (71, 72) BERGER, Bruno [AT/AT]; Josef Reiter (74) BAKUN, Estelle, C. et al. / etc.; Exxon Strasse 35, A–5280 Braunau (AT). ROSIN- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Research and Engineering Company, P.O. GER, Gregor [AT/AT]; Schleierfallstrasse 1, Box 390, Florham Park, NJ 07932–0390 A–3292 Gaming (AT). (54) • METHOD FOR MARKING LIQUIDS (US). WITH AT LEAST TWO MARKER SUB- (74) ROTEC GMBH & CO. KG; Haselbachs- STANCES AND METHOD FOR DE- (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI trasse 11, A–4873 Frankenburg (AT). TECTING THEM FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AL AU AZ BA BB BG BR CA CN CZ EE • PROCEDE POUR MARQUER DES GD GE GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KP KR LIQUIDES AVEC AU MOINS DEUX SUBSTANCES DE MARQUAGE ET 6 LC LK LR LT LV MG MK MN MX NO NZ (51) C10G 11/18 PL RO SD SG SI SK SL TR TT UA US UZ PROCEDE POUR LEUR DETECTION (11) WO 99/55802 (13) A1 VN YU; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT [DE/DE]; D–67056 Lugwigshafen (DE). (21) PCT/US99/08648 RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML les États désignés sauf US) MR NE SN TD TG). (25) en (26) en (72, 75) MEYER, Frank [DE/DE]; Bahnhof- Published / Publiée : (c) strasse 9–13, D–69115 Heidelberg (DE). (30) 09/067,870 28 Apr/avr 1998 US WAGENBLAST, Gerhard [DE/DE]; Am (28.04.1998) Judenacker 8, D–67157 Wachenheim (DE). (51)6 C10K 3/00, 1/02, B01D 19/00, C02F BECK, Karin, Heidrun [DE/DE]; Dacken- (30) Not furnished / 20 Apr/avr 1999 US 1/20, 1/58, 1/62 heimer Strasse 3, D–67067 Ludgwigshafen non communiqué (20.04.1999) (DE). VAMVAKARIS, Christos [DE/DE]; (11) WO 99/55804 (13) A1 Riedweg 6, D–67169 Kallstadt (DE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/JP99/02099 (74) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (54) • OPERATING METHOD FOR FLUID D–67056 Lugwigshafen (DE). CATALYTIC CRACKING (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) • PROCEDE DE MISE EN OEUVRE (25) ja (26) ja (81) AL AU BG BR BY CA CN CZ EE GE HU POUR CRAQUAGE CATALYTIQUE ID IL IN JP KR KZ LT LV MK MX NO NZ FLUIDE (30) 10/116410 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP PL RO RU SG SI SK TR UA US VN ZA; (27.04.1998) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (71) EXXON RESEARCH AND ENGINEE- EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB RING COMPANY [US/US]; 180 Park (30) 10/116411 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Avenue, P.O. Box 390, Florham Park, NJ (27.04.1998) 07932–0390 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) (30) 10/143822 26 May/mai 1998 JP (72) HO, Teh, Chung; 887 Jason Court, Brid- (26.05.1998) (51)6 C10L 5/20, 5/44 gewater, NJ 08807 (US). FUNG, Shun, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Chong; 855 Papen Road, Bridgewater, NJ (11) WO 99/55806 (13) A1 08807 (US). LETA, Daniel, Paul; 15 Rus- (54) • GASIFICATION METHOD tic Trail, Flemington, NJ 08822 (US). (21) PCT/RU98/00122 • PROCEDE DE GAZEIFICATION (74) BAKUN, Estelle, C. et al. / etc.; Exxon (71) TOYO ENGINEERING CORPORA- (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) Research and Engineering Company, P.O. TION [JP/JP]; 2–5, Kasumigaseki 3–chome, Box 390, Florham Park, NJ 07932–0390 (25) en (26) en Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–6005 (JP). (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI les États désignés sauf US) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (54) • COMPOSITION FOR MANUFACTURE (72, 75) MIYASHITA, Kenjiro [JP/JP]; 5–7–9, OF FUEL BRIQUETTES Akitsu, Narashino–shi, Chiba 275–0025 COMPOSITION SERVANT A FABRI- (JP). SASAKI, Masakazu [JP/JP]; TEC • 6 QUER DES BRIQUETTES DE COM- (51) C10J 3/00, 3/54, 3/82 Ogurajiyukan, 1762, Oguracho, Wakaba–ku, BUSTIBLE Chiba–shi, Chiba 264–0007 (JP). TANI- (11) WO 99/55803 (13) A1 GUCHI, Shuji [JP/JP]; TEC Natsumiryo, (71, 72) MYASOEDOVA, Vera Vasilievna 2–32–13, Natsumi, Funabashi–shi, Chiba (21) PCT/AT99/00102 [RU/RU]; ul. Mitinskaya, 25–1–237, 273–0865 (JP). HIROTANI, Kunio [JP/JP]; Moscow, 123627 (RU). (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) Makuhari Famiruheights 2–1108, 5–417–16, Makuharicho, Hanamigawa–ku, Chiba–shi, (72, 75) ARTEMOV, Arseny Valerievich (25) de (26) de Chiba 262–0032 (JP). [RU/RU]; proezd Cherepanovykh, 68–100, Moscow, 125183 (RU). (30) 15295/98 28 Apr/avr 1998 HU (74) FURUYA, Kaoru et al. / etc.; Nihon- (28.04.1998) bashi TM Building, 1–8–11, Nihon- (74) PATENT ATTORNEYS "KVASHNIN, bashi–Horidomecho, Chuo–ku, Tokyo SAPELNIKOV & PARTNERS"; ul. Ka- (30) 15297/98 28 Apr/avr 1998 HU 103–0012 (JP). zakova, 16, Moscow, 103064 (RU). (28.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12821

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BB BG BR BY CA CH • COMPOSITION D’HUILE LUBRI- (51)6 C10M 175/00, A62D 3/00 CN CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HU IL IS FIANTE JP KE KG KP KR KZ LK LR LS LT LU (11) WO 99/55810 (13) A1 LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL (71) INFINEUM HOLDINGS B.V. [NL/NL]; PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK TJ TM TR TT Carel van Bylandtlaan 30, NL–2596 HR (21) PCT/US99/09059 ’S–Gravenhage (NL). UA UG US UZ VN; AP (GH GM KE LS (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (72) WILLARS, Malcolm; Shell Research and KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (25) en (26) en DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL Technology Centre, P.O. Box 1, Thornton, PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN Chester CH1 3SH (GB). SANT, Peter; Shell (30) 09/097,031 28 Apr/avr 1998 US ML MR NE SN TD TG). Research and Technology Centre, P.O. Box (28.04.1998) 1, Thornton, Chester CH1 3SH (GB). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) BAWDEN, Peter, Charles et al. / etc.; (51)6 C10M 133/48, 135/10, 135/36, G01M Inﬁneum UK Ltd., Law Dept., Milton Hill, (54) • PROCESS FOR DE–CHLORINATING 3/20, 3/38 // C10N 30:20, 40:08, 40:30 P.O. Box 1, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 AND DE–FOULING OIL 6BB (GB). (11) WO 99/55807 (13) A1 • PROCEDE DE CHLORATION ET DE (81) CA CN JP SG; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK DECRASSEMENT D’UNE HUILE (21) PCT/EP99/02626 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71) PROBEX CORPORATION [US/US]; (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) Suite 111, 1467 LeMay, Carroltton, TX 75007 (US). (25) de (26) de (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 C10M 173/02, B21C 9/02 les États désignés sauf US) (30) 198 19 020.4 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (29.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55809 (13) A1 (71, 72) DASPIT, Alexander, D., B. [US/US]; 3509 Springbrook Drive, Dallas, TX 75205 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/FR99/00996 (US). MURRAY, Thomas, G. [US/US]; 184 Cooper Creek Road, Denton, TX 76208 (54) • LUBRICANTS CONTAINING COUMA- (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (US). MACDONALD, Martin [US/US]; RIN DYES 4533 Charlemagne, Plano, TX 75093 (US). • LUBRIFIANTS CONTENANT DES (25) fr (26) fr COLORANTS COUMARINIQUES (74) STAVISH, Matthew, W.; Liniak, Berenato, (30) 98/05315 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR Longacre & White, Suite 240, 6550 Rock (71) BAYER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (28.04.1998) Spring Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817 (US). [DE/DE]; D–51368 Leverkusen (DE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE les États désignés sauf US) (54) USE IN A COLD DRAWING LUBRI- • GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP CANT, OF A COBALT AND/OR NI- (72, 75) MICHAELIS, Stephan [DE/DE]; KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG CKEL SALT SUSPENSION AS ADHE- Mutzbroicher Strasse 15 A, D–51519 Oden- MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SIVE, LUBRICATING, SUSPENDING thal (DE). HANSMANN, Karin [DE/DE]; SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG AGENT AND METHOD FOR OBTAI- Meisenweg 16, D–51373 Leverkusen (DE). US UZ VN YU ZW. NING SAME RICHTER, Rolf [DE/DE]; Heymannstrasse 67, D–51373 Leverkusen (DE). • UTILISATION DANS UN LUBRI- Published / Publiée : (c) FIANT DE TREFILAGE, D’UNE (74) BAYER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; SUSPENSION D’UN SEL DE CO- 6 D–51368 Leverkusen (DE). BALT ET/OU DE NICKEL COMME (51) C11B 9/00, C07C 35/08 AGENT D’ADHERENCE, DE LUBRI- (11) WO 99/55811 (13) A1 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY FICATION; SUSPENSION ET SON CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB OBTENTION (21) PCT/EP99/02591 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (71) RHODIA CHIMIE [FR/FR]; 25, quai Paul (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Doumer, F–92408 Courbevoie Cedex (FR). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) en (26) en UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH les États désignés sauf US) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (30) 98303219.4 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (72, 75) LORENTZ, Gilles [FR/FR]; 43, rue (24.04.1998) (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR Jules Ferry, F–92400 Courbevoie (FR). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF LANNIBOIS–DREAN, Hélène [FR/FR]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD 25 bis, rue de la République, F–94220 (54) PERFUMES COMPRISING 4– TG). Charenton le Pont (FR). • ISOBUTYLCYCLOHEXANOLS (74) WATTREMEZ, Catherine; Rhodia Ser- • PARFUMS COMPRENANT DES 4– vices, Direction de la Propriété Industrielle, ISOBUTYLCYCLOHEYANOLS (51)6 C10M 159/20, 163/00, 129/10, 129/54, 25, quai Paul Doumer, F–92408 Courbevoie 135/10 // (C10M 163/00, 129:10, 133:12, Cedex (FR). (71) QUEST INTERNATIONAL B.V. 137:10, 159:20), C10N 30:04 [NL/NL]; Huizerstraatweg 28, NL–1411 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GP Naarden (NL). (11) WO 99/55808 (13) A1 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (for all designated States except / pour tous GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/EP99/02842 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (72, 75) YARWOOD, Kim, Joyce [GB/GB]; (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA 1 Chestnut Close, Hythe, Kent CT20 3PF (25) en (26) en UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (GB). NEWMAN, Christopher, Paul KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM [GB/GB]; 11 Underwood Close, Canterbury, (30) 98303245.9 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Kent CT4 7BS (GB). (27.04.1998) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (74) HUMPHRIES, Martyn et al. / etc.; ICI (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Group Intellectual Property, P.O. Box 90, Wilton, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS90 8JE (54) • LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS (GB). 44/1999 12822 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (54) • IMPROVED UNCOMPLEXED CY- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD CLODEXTRIN COMPOSITIONS FOR GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG ODOR CONTROL (54) • IMPROVED UNCOMPLEXED CY- CLODEXTRIN COMPOSITIONS FOR KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD COMPOSITIONS DE CYCLODEX- • ODOR AND WRINKLE CONTROL MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO TRINE NON COMPLEXEE AMELIO- RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA REES POUR L’ELIMINATION DES • COMPOSITIONS DE CYCLODEX- UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM ODEURS TRINE NON COMPLEXEE AMELIO- KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM REES POUR L’ELIMINATION DES AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- ODEURS ET DES PLIS BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (72) WOO, Ricky, Ah–Ma; 6940 Van Gordon Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). Road, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). TRINH,

6 Toan; 8671 Creekwood Lane, Maineville, (72) WOO, Ricky, Ah–Ma; 6940 Van Gordon (51) C11D 1/22, 17/06 OH 45039 (US). COBB, Daniel, Scott; Road, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). TRINH, 835 Miamiridge Road, Loveland, OH 45014 (11) WO 99/55812 (13) A1 Toan; 8671 Creekwood Lane, Maineville, (US). SCHNEIDERMAN, Eva; 3380 OH 45039 (US). COBB, Daniel, Scott; (21) PCT/EP99/02596 Danbury Road, Fairfield, OH 45014 (US). 835 Miamiridge Road, Loveland, OH 45014 WOLFF, Ann, Margaret; 4570 Boomer (US). SCHNEIDERMAN, Eva; 3380 (22) 17 Apr/avr 1999 (17.04.1999) Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247 (US). WARD, Danbury Road, Fairfield, OH 45014 (US). Thomas, Edward; 3623 Red Oak Drive, WOLFF, Ann, Margaret; 4570 Boomer (25) de (26) de Oregonia, OH 45054 (US). CHUNG, Alex, Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247 (US). WARD, Haejoon; 8854 Edgeridge Drive, West Ches- Thomas, Edward; 3623 Red Oak Drive, (30) 198 18 965.6 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE ter, OH 45069 (US). REECE, Steven; 4130 Oregonia, OH 45054 (US). CHUNG, (28.04.1998) Jennifer Drive, Hamilton, OH 45013 (US). Alex, Haejoon; 8854 Edgeridge Drive, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) ROSENBALM, Erin, Lynn; 3 Sunnyside West Chester, OH 45069 (US). BURNS, Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014 (US). Anthony, James; 7564 Kirkwood Drive, (54) • SHAPED DETERGENT BODIES WITH West Chester, OH 45069 (US). CAMP- IMPROVED DECOMPOSITION PRO- (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter BELL, William, Tucker; 7882 Pheasant PERTIES & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove Hill Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). • CORPS MOULES DETERGENTS A BOLICH, Raymond, Edward, Jr.; 7201 PROPRIETES DE DECOMPOSITION (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle Striker Road, Maineville, OH 45039 (US). AMELIOREES d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CH CN TORDIL, Helen, Bernardo; 7590 West CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069 (71) HENKEL KOMMANDITGESELL- DE DE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DK (US). MERMELSTEIN, Robert; 7248 SCHAFT AUF AKTIEN [DE/DE]; Hen- DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE Greenfarms Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224 kelstrasse 67, D–40589 Düsseldorf (DE). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI (US). PEFFLY, Marjorie, Mossman; (for all designated States except / pour tous (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GE GH 8358 Ellenwoods Drive, Cincinnati, OH les États désignés sauf US) GM HR HU ID IL IN IS KE KG KP KR KZ 45249 (US). ROSENBALM, Erin, Lynn; LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN 3 Sunnyside Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014 (72, 75) BLOCK, Christian [DE/DE]; Wart- MW NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI (US). STREUTKER, Alen, David; 10495 burgplatz 12, D–50733 Köln (DE). SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL Gunpowder Road, Florence, KY 41042 BÖCKER, Monika [DE/DE]; Im Rottfeld TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (US). 14, D–42799 Leichlingen (DE). LIETZ- (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter MANN, Andreas [DE/DE]; Kuthsweg (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); OA & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove 31, D–40231 Düsseldorf (DE). NITSCH, (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). Christian [DE/DE]; Otto–Hahn–Strasse NE SN TD TG). 185, D–40591 Düsseldorf (DE). SEMRAU, Markus [DE/DE]; Ilooweg 7, D–24644 (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle Timmaspe (DE). d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CH CN (51)6 C11D 3/22, 17/04, A61L 9/01, D06M CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) (81) CN CZ HU JP PL RU SK US; EP (AT BE 23/06, 13/00, 15/03 DE DE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DK CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/55814 (13) A1 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI (21) PCT/US98/25796 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GE GH Published / Publiée : (c) GM HR HU ID IL IN IS KE KG KP KR KZ (22) 8 Dec/déc 1998 (08.12.1998) LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI (51)6 C11D 3/22, 17/04, A61L 9/01, D06M (25) en (26) en SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL 15/03, 23/06, 16/00 TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (30) 09/067,243 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (11) WO 99/55813 (13) A1 (27.04.1998) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); OA (21) PCT/US98/25795 (30) 09/067,639 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR (27.04.1998) NE SN TD TG). (22) 8 Dec/déc 1998 (08.12.1998) (30) 09/067,184 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (25) en (26) en (27.04.1998) (51)6 C11D 3/22, 17/04, A61L 9/01 (30) 09/067,387 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/067,387 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (27.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55815 (13) A1 (30) 09/067,243 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/067,240 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/US98/25797 (27.04.1998) (27.04.1998) (22) 8 Dec/déc 1998 (08.12.1998) (30) 09/067,639 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/067,241 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (27.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (30) 09/067,184 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/067,385 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/067,238 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (27.04.1998) (27.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/067,182 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/067,237 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (27.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12823

(30) 09/067,239 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) (BE). CONVENTS, Andre, Christian (27.04.1998) [BE/US]; 9696 Humphrey Road, Cincinnati, (25) en (26) en OH 45242 (US). HUBESCH, Bruno, Al- (30) 09/067,249 27 Apr/avr 1998 US bert, Jean [BE/BE]; Van Vlasselaerstraat (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (27.04.1998) 16, B–3061 Leefdaal (BE). VERMOTE, Christian, Leo, Marie [BE/BE]; Hertooie (30) 09/067,243 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (54) • GARMENT CONDITIONING COMPO- 7, B–9052 Zwijnaarde (BE). (27.04.1998) SITION • COMPOSITION DE CONDITIONNE- (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (30) 09/067,639 27 Apr/avr 1998 US MENT POUR VETEMENTS & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (27.04.1998) Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217 (US). (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (30) 09/067,184 27 Apr/avr 1998 US PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (27.04.1998) Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (for all designated States except / pour tous GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (30) 09/067,387 27 Apr/avr 1998 US les États désignés sauf US) KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (27.04.1998) MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (72, 75) WOO, Ricky, Ah–man [US/US]; 6940 SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Van Gordon Road, Hamilton, OH 45011 US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (US). ADAMS, Donald, Scott [US/US]; (54) IMPROVED UNCOMPLEXED CY- MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG • 4705 Heger Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45217 CLODEXTRIN COMPOSITIONS FOR KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (US). YEAZELL, Bruce, Albert [US/US]; ODOR CONTROL DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL 10115 Winstead Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45231 PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN COMPOSITIONS DE CYCLODEX- • (US). COBB, Daniel, Scott [US/US]; 835 ML MR NE SN TD TG). TRINE NON COMPLEXEE AMELIO- Miamiridge, Loveland, OH 45014 (US). DU- REES POUR L’ELIMINATION DES DERSTADT, Jacqueline, Marie [US/US]; ODEURS 4458 Matson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45236 (51)6 C11D 3/395, 17/00 (US). BUSH, Stephan, Gary [US/US]; (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- 11768 Percivale Court, Cincinnati, OH (11) WO 99/55818 (13) A1 PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble 45241 (US). Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (21) PCT/IB99/00707 (74) REED , T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (72) WOO, Ricky, Ah–Ma; 6940 Van Gordon & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove Road, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). TRINH, Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217 (US). (25) en (26) en Toan; 8671 Creekwood Lane, Maineville, OH 45039 (US). COBB, Daniel, Scott; (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (30) 60/083,256 27 Apr/avr 1998 US 835 Miamiridge Road, Loveland, OH 45014 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (27.04.1998) (US). SCHNEIDERMAN, Eva; 3380 GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP Danbury Road, Fairﬁeld, OH 45014 (US). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) WOLFF, Ann, Margaret; 4570 Boomer MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (54) • NON–PARTICULATE DETERGENT Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247 (US). WARD, SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG PRODUCT CONTAINING BLEACH Thomas, Edward; 3623 Red Oak Drive, US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS ACTIVATOR Oregonia, OH 45054 (US). CHUNG, Alex, MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG PRODUIT DETERGENT NON PARTI- Haejoon; 8854 Edgeridge Drive, West Ches- KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY • CULAIRE RENFERMANT UN ACTI- ter, OH 45069 (US). BURNS, Anthony, DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL VATEUR DE BLANCHIMENT James; 7564 Kirkwood Drive, West Chester, PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN OH 45069 (US). CAMPBELL, William, ML MR NE SN TD TG). (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- Tucker; 7882 Pheasant Hill Drive, West PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble Chester, OH 45069 (US). ROSENBALM, Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). Erin, Lynn; 3 Sunnyside Drive, Fairﬁeld, (51)6 C11D 3/386 (for all designated States except / pour tous OH 45014 (US). STREUTKER, Alen, les États désignés sauf US) David; 10495 Gunpowder Road, Florence, (11) WO 99/55817 (13) A1 KY 41042 (US). (72, 75) ANGELL, Adrian, John, Waynforth (21) PCT/US98/08629 [GB/US]; 6837 Hidden Ridge Drive, West (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Proc- Chester, OH 45069 (US). ZORB, Les, ter & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (22) 29 Apr/avr 1998 (29.04.1998) Charles [US/US]; 6674 Paxton Guinea Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). Road, Loveland, OH 45140 (US). (25) en (26) en (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CH CN & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) (54) LAUNDRY DETERGENT AND/OR FA- Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). DE DE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DK • BRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS COM- (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE PRISING A TRANSFERASE d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI DETERGENT A LESSIVE ET/OU CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GE GH • COMPOSITIONS D’ENTRETIEN DES d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle GM HR HU ID IL IN IS KE KG KP KR KZ TISSUS COMPRENANT LA TRANS- d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle MW NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI FERASE A d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); OA (for all designated States except / pour tous NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR les États désignés sauf US) (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM NE SN TD TG). TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (72, 75) BARNABAS, Mary, Vijayarani (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); [IN/US]; 5777 Sawgrass Drive, West EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); Chester, OH 45069 (US). BAECK, Andre, (51)6 C11D 3/37, 3/20, 3/22, D06L 1/00, D06F EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB Cesar [BE/BE]; Putsesteenweg 273, B–2820 73/02, C11D 3/00 GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ Bonheiden (BE). SHOWELL, Michael, CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN Stanford [US/US]; 810 Finney Trail, Cin- (11) WO 99/55816 (13) A1 TD TG). cinnati, OH 45224 (US). SMETS, Johan (21) PCT/US98/08124 [BE/BE]; Bollenberg 79, B–3210 Lubbeek 44/1999 12824 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 C11D 3/50, 3/22, 17/06 (25) de (26) de (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (11) WO 99/55819 (13) A1 (30) 198 18 966.4 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (21) PCT/IB99/00687 (28.04.1998) d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (25) en (26) en (54) METHOD FOR PRODUCING GRANU- d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID • IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (30) 60/082,725 23 Apr/avr 1998 US LATES WITH DETERGENT OR CLEA- NING ACTION LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (23.04.1998) NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK PROCEDE POUR LA PRODUCTION (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM DE GRANULES ACTIFS DETER- TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (54) • ENCAPSULATED PERFUME PAR- GENTS (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); TICLES AND DETERGENT COMPO- EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); SITIONS CONTAINING SAID PAR- (71) HENKEL KOMMANDITGESELL- EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB TICLES SCHAFT AUF AKTIEN [DE/DE]; Hen- GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ kelstrasse 67, D–40589 Düsseldorf (DE). • PARTICULES DE PARFUM EN IN- CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN CLUSION ET COMPOSITIONS DE- TD TG). TERGENTES CONTENANT CES (72) HARTH, Hubert; Alfred Merzgasse 22, A–2380 Perchtoldsdorf (AT). MADLE, PARTICULES Petra–Stefanie; Nussdorferstrasse 68/8, (51)6 C11D 17/00 (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- A–1090 Wien (AT). NITSCH, Gisela; PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble Eichenstrasse 2, A–2102 Bisamberg (AT). (11) WO 99/55822 (13) A1 Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). PFEIFER, Franz; Klobweg 11, A–1220 (for all designated States except / pour tous Wien (AT). SEIF, Johann; Hofgarten 2, (21) PCT/IB99/00710 les États désignés sauf US) A–3541 Senftenberg (AT). SENGER, Her- bert; Columbusgasse 86/3/15, A–1100 Wien (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (72, 75) VELAZQUEZ, Jose Maria [MX/MX]; (AT). Monte Chimborazo No. 537, Depto. 201, (25) en (26) en Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, (81) CZ HU PL RO SI SK; EP (AT BE CH CY (30) 60/083,264 27 Apr/avr 1998 US D.F. (MX). MARMOLEJO–RIVAS, Ga- DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (27.04.1998) briela [MX/MX]; Avenida Centenario 2699 PT SE). casa 25A, Colonia El Rincon de Centenario, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Mexico, D.F. 05190 (MX). RIOSDIAZ, Rudolfo Gilberto [MX/MX]; Sur 107#423 (54) • PROCESS FOR MAKING NON– Col Heroes de Churubusco, Mexico, D.F. (51)6 C11D 17/00 PARTICULATE DETERGENT PRO- 09090 (MX). ALVAREZ, Aide Beltran DUCT READILY DISPERSIBLE IN [MX/MX]; 2a. Cda. Vte. Guerrero, Lote WATER (11) WO 99/55821 (13) A1 15 Mz 12, Amp. Isidro Fabela, Mexico, PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D’UN D.F. 14030 (MX). MARIN–CARRILLO, • (21) PCT/IB99/00708 PRODUIT DETERGENT NON PAR- Edgar, Manuel [VE/MX]; Paseo de Lau- TICULAIRE FACILEMENT DISPER- reles 404, Dpto. 103, Colonia Bosques SABLE DANS L’EAU de Las Lomas, Mexico, D.F. 11700 (MX). (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) GLOGOWSKI, Mark, William [US/MX]; (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- Cuyamoloya #28, Hacienda de Vallescon- (25) en (26) en PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble dido, Atizapan de Zaragoza, Mexico, D.F. Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). 52937 (MX). (30) 60/083,206 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (for all designated States except / pour tous (27.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) ANGELL, Adrian, John, Waynforth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). [GB/US]; 6837 Hidden Ridge Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). ZORB, Les, (54) WATER–DISPERSIBLE NON– (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle • Charles [US/US]; 6674 Paxton Guinea PARTICULATE DETERGENT PRO- d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Road, Loveland, OH 45140 (US). CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle DUCT FROM LOW–DENSITY PARTI- d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle CULATE DETERGENT PARTICLES (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle • PRODUIT DETERGENT NON PARTI- & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle CULAIRE DISPERSIBLE DANS L’EAU Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle OBTENU A PARTIR DE PARTICULES d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID DE DETERGENT DE FAIBLE DEN- (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR SITE d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (for all designated States except / pour tous d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); les États désignés sauf US) d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (72, 75) ANGELL, Adrian, John, Waynforth NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN [GB/US]; 6837 Hidden Ridge Drive, West (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM TD TG). Chester, OH 45069 (US). ZORB, Les, TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP Charles [US/US]; 6674 Paxton Guinea (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); Road, Loveland, OH 45140 (US). STONE, EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (51)6 C11D 11/00, 17/06 Thomas, Edward [US/US]; 7517 Secret EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB Creek Court, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). (11) WO 99/55820 (13) A1 GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (21) PCT/EP99/02595 (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter TD TG). & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (22) 17 Apr/avr 1999 (17.04.1999) Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12825

(51)6 C11D 17/00 (81) AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ EE (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY GE HU ID IL IS JP LC LK LR LT LV MG CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (11) WO 99/55823 (13) A1 MK MN MX NO NZ PL RO SG SI SK SL GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE TR TT UA US UZ VN YU; AP (GH GM KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/IB99/00711 KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) CH CY DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (25) en (26) en GN ML MR NE SN TD TG). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (30) 60/083,257 27 Apr/avr 1998 US BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (27.04.1998) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (51)6 C12M 1/14, C12N 11/00, 11/02, 11/16, CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) C12Q 1/04, 1/70 Published / Publiée : (c) (54) • COATED NON–PARTICULATE DE- (11) WO 99/55825 (13) A1 TERGENT PRODUCT HAVING (51)6 C12M 1/20, 1/34, B01L 3/00 CONTOURED SURFACE (21) PCT/US99/08965 (11) WO 99/55827 (13) A1 • PRODUIT DETERGENT NON PARTI- (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CULAIRE PRESENTANT UNE SUR- (21) PCT/GB99/00954 FACE PROFILEE (25) en (26) en (22) 17 Mar/mar 1999 (17.03.1999) (30) 09/070,299 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (30.04.1998) PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (25) en (26) en Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 9808836.2 27 Apr/avr 1998 GB (for all designated States except / pour tous (27.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) (54) • A PROCESS OF MAKING A COMPOUND BY FORMING A PO- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) STONE, Thomas, Edward [US/US]; LYMER FROM A TEMPLATE DRUG (54) MICROFABRICATED APPARATUS 7517 Secret Creek Court, West Chester, OH TECHNIQUE PERMETTANT DE • • FOR CELL BASED ASSAYS 45069 (US). FABRIQUER UN COMPOSE EN FOR- MANT UN POLYMERE A PARTIR • APPAREIL MICRO–USINE POUR DO- (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter D’UN MEDICAMENT MATRICE SAGES A BASE DE CELLULES & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (71) MIRUS CORPORATION [US/US]; 545 (71) AMERSHAM PHARMACIA BIOTECH Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711 (US). UK LTD. [GB/GB]; Amersham Laborato- (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle ries, White Lion Road, Amersham, Bucks d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (72) WOLFF, Jon, A.; 1122 University Bay HP7 9LL (GB). CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle Drive, Madison, WI 53705 (US). HAG- (for all designated States except / pour tous d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle STROM, James, E.; 3301 Brighton Place, les États désignés sauf US) d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle Madison, WI 54713 (US). BUDKER, Vla- d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle dimir, G.; 406 North Segoe Road #67A, Ma- (72, 75) THOMAS, Nicholas [GB/GB]; 12 d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle dison, WI 53705 (US). Maple Tree Close, Radyr, Cardiff CF4 8RU d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (GB). IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (74) JOHNSON, Mark, K.; P.O. Box 510644, New Berlin, WI 53151–0644 (US). (74) ROLLINS, A., J.; Nycomed Amersham, LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX Amersham Laboratories, White Lion Road, NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR Amersham, Bucks HP7 9LL (GB). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (81) CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); 6 EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (51) C12M 1/18 Published / Publiée : (c) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (11) WO 99/55826 (13) A1 CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (51)6 C12M 1/40 TD TG). (21) PCT/US99/08684 (11) WO 99/55828 (13) A1 (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (21) PCT/FR99/00970 (51)6 C11D 17/08, 10/02, 3/20, B29C 33/72 (25) en (26) en (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55824 (13) A1 (30) 09/065,776 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (25) fr (26) fr (21) PCT/KR98/00105 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98/05438 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR (24.04.1998) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1998 (28.04.1998) (54) • MICRO–COMPARTMENTALIZATION DEVICE AND USES THEREOF (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) ja (26) ja • DISPOSITIF DE MICRO– (54) • METHOD FOR ACTIVELY AND SE- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) COMPARTIMENTALISATION ET LECTIVELY ELIMINATING SMALL SES UTILISATIONS MOLECULES BY ENZYMATIC PUM- (54) WATER–SOLUBLE DETERGENT FOR PING: ACTIVE DIALYSIS • (71) GENOVA PHARMACEUTICALS LOW–PRESSURE FOAMING MA- PROCEDE D’ELIMINATION AC- CHINE CORPORATION [US/US]; 4233 Town • Court North, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (US). 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(72, 75) MAISTERRENA, Bernard [FR/FR]; (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (74) GIOTTA, Gregory; Onyx Pharmaceuticals, 14, impasse des Marronniers, F–38280 Inc., 3031 Research Drive, Richmond, CA Villette D’Anthon (FR). PERRIN, Ber- (25) en (26) en 94806 (US). nard [FR/FR]; 26, rue Père Chevrier, F–69007 Lyon (FR). COUTURIER, Roger (30) 60/082,888 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (24.04.1998) [FR/FR]; Le Collier, F–69870 Saint–Nizier CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE d’Azergues (FR). GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (30) 60/085,668 15 May/mai 1998 US KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (74) ROPITAL–BONVARLET, Claude; 51, (15.05.1998) MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU avenue Jean Jaurès, F–69301 Lyon (FR). 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[US/US]; 126 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (21) PCT/US99/08983 TG). (US). DAVIES, Ian, W. [GB/US]; 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (US). (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) LARSEN, Robert, D. [US/US]; 126 East (25) en (26) en (51)6 C12N Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (US). PYE, Philip, J. [GB/US]; 126 East Lincoln (30) 60/083,549 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (11) WO 99/55829 (13) A2 Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (US). ROSSEN, (29.04.1998) Kai [DE/US]; 126 East Lincoln Avenue, (21) PCT/US99/07016 Rahway, NJ 07065 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (74) MERCK & CO., INC.; 126 East Lincoln (54) • NUCLEIC ACID ENCODING RATE (25) en (26) en Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (US). AGOUTI RELATED PROTEIN ACIDE NUCLEIQUE CODANT POUR (81) AE AL AM AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA • (30) 09/065,606 24 Apr/avr 1998 US UNE PROTEINE EN RAPPORT AVEC CN CU CZ EE GD GE HR HU ID IL IN IS (24.04.1998) LE RAT AGOUTI JP KG KR KZ LC LK LR LT LV MD MG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MK MN MX NO NZ PL RO RU SG SI SK (71) MERCK & CO., INC. [US/US]; 126 East SL TJ TM TR TT UA US UZ VN YU ZA; Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (US). (54) PROCESS FOR PREPARING DOXORU- • AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG (for all designated States except / pour tous BICIN ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ les États désignés sauf US) • PROCEDE DE PREPARATION DE TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR DOXORUBICINE GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF (72, 75) VAN DER PLOEG, Leonardus, H., T. BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE [NL/US]; 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rah- (63) US 09/065,606 (CIP) SN TD TG). way, NJ 07065 (US). GUAN, Xiaoming 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) [CN/US]; 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rah- way, NJ 07065 (US). YU, Hong [CN/US]; (71) PHARMACIA & UPJOHN S.P.A. [IT/IT]; 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Viale Pasteur, 10, I–20014 Nerviano (IT). (51)6 C12N (US). TRIVEDI, Prashant, G. [US/US]; (for all designated States except / pour tous 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55831 (13) A2 (US). (72, 75) SOLARI, Augusto, Inventi [IT/IT]; (21) PCT/US99/08656 (74) MERCK & CO., INC.; 126 East Lincoln Via Cascina Bianca, 17/2, I–20142 Milan Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (US). (IT). ZANUSO, Giovanna [IT/IT]; Via Zoja (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) Luigi, 5, I–20100 Milan (IT). FILIPPINI, (25) en (26) en (81) CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES Silvia [IT/IT]; Via Elba, 30, I–20144 Milan FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (IT). TORTI, Francesca [IT/IT]; Corso (30) 60/083,033 24 Apr/avr 1998 US Garibaldi, 70, I–20121 Milan (IT). OT- (24.04.1998) TEN, Sharee [US/US]; 5706 Nutone Street, 6 Madison, WI 53711 (US). COLOMBO, (30) 60/117,103 25 Jan/jan 1999 US (51) C12N Anna, Luisa [IT/IT]; Via Elba, 14, I–20144 (25.01.1999) (11) WO 99/55833 (13) A2 Milan (IT). HUTCHINSON, Charles, R. (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [US/US]; 4293 South Deer Run Court, Cross (21) PCT/US99/09032 Plains, WI 53528 (US). (54) ADENOVIRAL VECTORS FOR TREA- • (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (74) MURRAY, Robert, B. et al. / etc.; Ni- TING DISEASE kaido, Marmelstein, Murray & Oram LLP, • VECTEURS ADENOVIRAUX DES- (25) en (26) en Metropolitan Square, Suite 330 – G Street TINES AU TRAITEMENT DE MALA- Lobby, 655 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Wa- DIES (30) 60/083,119 27 Apr/avr 1998 US shington, DC 20005–5701 (US). (27.04.1998) (71) ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (81) CA CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK [US/US]; 3031 Research Drive, Richmond, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CA 94806 (US). (54) • LYTOBACTER MYCOPHILUS, A NO- (72) HERMISTON, Terry; 9 Seamast Passage, VEL BACTERIAL GENUS WITH Corte Madera, CA 94925 (US). HAWKINS, ANTIFUNGAL CHARACTERISTICS (51)6 C12N Lynda, K.; 3400 Richmond Parkway #1213, • LYCOBACTER MYCOPHILUS, NOU- (11) WO 99/55830 (13) A2 Richmond, CA 94806 (US). JOHNSON, VEAU GENRE BACTERIEN DOTE Leisa; 574 Francis Drive, Lafayette, CA DE CARACTERISTIQUES ANTIFON- (21) PCT/US99/08645 94549 (US). GIQUES 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12827

(71) RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY (81) AU CA CN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY (71) INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RE- OF NEW JERSEY [US/US]; Old Queens, DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL CHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE (INRA) Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 PT SE). [FR/FR]; 147, rue de l’Université, F–75341 (US). Paris Cedex 07 (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 C12N 1/20, A61K 39/106, C12N 1/36 // les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) KOBAYASHI, Donald, Y. [US/US]; (C12N 1/20, C12R 1:63) (72, 75) MONNET, Christophe [FR/FR]; 69, Apartment 2E, 8550 Boulevard East, North (11) WO 99/55835 (13) A1 rue Jacques Durand, F–78370 Plaisir (FR). Bergen, NJ 08903 (US). HOLTMAN, Mi- CORRIEU, Georges [FR/FR]; 2, avenue des chael, A. [US/US]; 113 Longfield Court, (21) PCT/ES99/00089 Combattants, F–78200 Viroflay (FR). East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (US). (22) 6 Apr/avr 1999 (06.04.1999) (74) REED, Janet, E. et al. / etc.; Dann (74) PHELIP, Bruno; Cabinet Harlé & Phélip, Dorfman Herrell and Skillman, Suite 720, (25) es (26) es 7, rue de Madrid, F–75008 Paris (FR). 1601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (US). (30) P 9800889 27 Apr/avr 1998 ES (81) CA US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (27.04.1998) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (54) • ANTI–VIBRIO ANGUILLARUM VAC - KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV CINE (GAVA–3) FOR THE PREVEN- (51)6 C12N 5/00, B01F 17/00, B03D 1/016, MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT TION OF THE VIBRIOSIS DISEASE IN C07K 16/28 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT THE TURBOT AND SALMONIDAE, UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH AND PREPARATION PROCESS (11) WO 99/55837 (13) A2 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP VACCIN ANTI–VIBRIO ANGUILLA- • (21) PCT/GB99/01317 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR RUM (GAVA–3) POUR LA PREVEN- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF TION DE LA VIBRIOSE CHEZ LE (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TURBOT ET LES SALMONIDES ET TG). SON PROCEDE D’OBTENTION (25) en (26) en (71) UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA [ES/ES]; Praza do (30) 9809083.0 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB (51)6 C12N 1/14, B09C 1/10, C05F 11/08, Obradoiro, Pazo de San Xerome, E–15705 (28.04.1998) A01G 1/00 Santiago de Compostela (ES). (11) WO 99/55834 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 9809085.5 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB les États désignés sauf US) (28.04.1998) (21) PCT/JP99/02242 (72, 75) SANTOS RODRIGUEZ, Ysabel (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) [ES/ES]; Universidade de Santiago de (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) ja (26) ja Compostela, Dpto de Microbioloxıá, Fa- cultade de Bioloxıá, E–15706 Santiago de (54) • IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING (30) 10/117707 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP Compostela (ES). ESTEVEZ TORANZO, TO SEPARATION PROCESSES (28.04.1998) Alicia [ES/ES]; Universidade de Santiago • PROCEDES DE SEPARATION AME- de Compostela, Dpto de Microbioloxıá, LIORES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Facultade de Bioloxıá, E–15706 Santiago de (54) • MOLD CAPABLE OF DEGRADING Compostela (ES). BARJA PEREZ, Juan (63) US 60/085,819 (CIP) DIOXIN, DEGRADATION OF DIOXIN Luis [ES/ES]; Universidade de Santiago 18 May/mai 1998 (18.05.1998) WITH THE USE OF THE SAME, ME- de Compostela, Dpto de Microbioloxıá, US 60/085,826 (CIP) THOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSTS Facultade de Bioloxıá, E–15706 Santiago de 18 May/mai 1998 (18.05.1998) CAPABLE OF DEGRADING DIOXIN Compostela (ES). AND METHOD FOR GROWING (71) NYCOMED IMAGING AS [NO/NO]; PLANTS (81) CA NO US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES Nycoveien 2, P.O. Box 4220 Torshov, FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). • MOISISSURE POUVANT DEGRADER N–0401 Oslo (NO). LA DIOXINE, DEGRADATION DE LA Published / Publiée : (a) (for all designated States except / pour tous DIOXINE AU MOYEN DE CELLE– les États désignés sauf US) CI, PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION DE 6 COMPOSTS POUVANT DEGRADER (51) C12N 1/20, C12Q 1/04, C12P 7/44 // (72, 75) CUTHBERTSON, Alan [GB/NO]; LA DIOXINE ET PROCEDE DE CUL- (C12N 1/20, C12R 1:46) Nycomed Imaging AS, Nycoveien 2, P.O. Box 4220 Torshov, N–0401 Oslo (NO). TURE DE PLANTES (11) WO 99/55836 (13) A1 RONGVED, Pål [NO/NO]; Nycomed (71) IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; (21) PCT/FR99/00952 Imaging AS, Nycoveien 2, P.O. Box 4220 1–1, Marunouchi 3–chome, Chiyoda–ku, To- Torshov, N–0401 Oslo (NO). LØVHAUG, kyo 100–0005 (JP). (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) Dagfinn [NO/NO]; Nycomed Imaging (for all designated States except / pour tous AS, Nycoveien 2, P.O. Box 4220 Torshov, les États désignés sauf US) (25) fr (26) fr N–0401 Oslo (NO). 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(81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (51)6 C12N 5/06, 5/08, C12Q 1/02 d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55841 (13) A2 d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (30) 09/071,386 30 Apr/avr 1998 US d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (21) PCT/GB99/01333 (30.04.1998) d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (25) en (26) en IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (54) • HOST DEFENSE ENHANCEMENT LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX • REFORCEMTENT DES DEFENSES DE (30) 9809178.8 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK L’HOTE (29.04.1998) (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (71) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVER- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); SITY OF CALIFORNIA [US/US]; 12th EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); floor, 1111 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA (54) • PROCESS FOR OBTAINING STEM EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB 94607–5200 (US). CELLS GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (72) TENNER, Andrea, J.; 48 Urey Court, • PROCEDE D’OBTENTION DE CEL- CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN LULES SOUCHES TD TG). Irvine, CA 92612 (US). NEPOMUCENO, Ronald, R.; 439 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, (71) UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH CA 94301–2609 (US). [GB/GB]; Old College, South Bridge, (51)6 C12N 5/00 (74) BERLINER, Robert; Fulbright & Ja- Edinburgh EH8 9YL (GB). worski, L.L.P., 29th floor, 865 S. Figueroa (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55838 (13) A1 Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017–2576 (US). les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/US99/07377 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (72, 75) SMITH, Austin [GB/GB]; Centre for Genome Research, The King’s Buildings, (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JQ (GB). 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GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (30) 09/186,675 4 Nov/nov 1998 US SCHMITT, Armin [DE/DE]; Lau- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (04.11.1998) bacher Strasse 6/II, D–14197 Berlin MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (DE). PILARSKY, Christian [DE/DE]; RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Heinrich–Lange–Strasse 13c, D–01474 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (54) NUCLEOSIDE TRIPHOSPHATES AND Schönfeld–Weißig (DE). DAHL, Edgar GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA • [DE/DE]; Eleonore–Procheska–Strasse 6, (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP THEIR INCORPORATION INTO RIBO- ZYMES D–14480 Potsdam (DE). ROSENTHAL, (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR André [DE/DE]; Koppenplatz 10, D–10115 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF • NUCLEOSIDE TRIPHOSPHATES ET Berlin (DE). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD LEUR INTEGRATION AUX RIBO- TG). ZYMES (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (71) RIBOZYME PHARMACEUTICALS, FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). INC. [US/US]; 2959 Wilderness Place, (51)6 C12N 15/11, 9/00 Boulder, CO 80301 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 C12N 15/12, C07K 14/47, 16/18, C12Q (11) WO 99/55856 (13) A2 les États désignés sauf US) 1/68, A61K 38/17, G01N 33/50 (72, 75) BEIGELMAN, Leonid [US/US]; 5530 (11) WO 99/55859 (13) A2 (21) PCT/CA99/00391 Colt Drive, Longmont, CO 80503 (US). BURGIN, Alex [US/US]; 832 Caminito (21) PCT/EP99/03025 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) Estrella, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (US). BEAUDRY, Amber [US/US]; 13068 West- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (25) en (26) en lake Place, Broomﬁeld, CO 80026 (US). KARPEISKY, Alexander [RU/US]; 420 (25) en (26) en (30) 2,230,203 29 Apr/avr 1998 CA Vernier Avenue, Lafayette, CO 80026 (US). (29.04.1998) MATULIC–ADAMIC, Jasenka [HR/US]; (30) 98201392.2 29 Apr/avr 1998 EP 760 South 42nd Street, Boulder, CO 80303 (29.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (US). SWEEDLER, David [US/US]; 956 St. Andrews Lane, Louisville, CO 80027 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) NUCLEIC ACID ENZYME FOR RNA (US). ZINNEN, Shawn [US/US]; 2378 • (54) CD40–INTERACTING AND TRAF– CLEAVAGE Birch Street, Denver, CO 80207 (US). • INTERACTING PROTEINS ENZYME D’ACIDE NUCLEIQUE DE • (74) WARBURG, Richard, J. et al. / etc.; Lyon PROTEINES A INTERACTION CD40 COUPURE D’UN ARN • & Lyon LLP, Suite 4700, 633 West Fifth ET A INTERACTION TRAF Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071–2066 (US). (71) UNIVERSITE DE SHERBROOKE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) VLAAMS INTERUNIVERSITAIR INS- [CA/CA]; Bureau de Liaison Enter- TITUUT VOOR BIOTECHNOLOGIE prises–Université, Sherbrooke, Québec CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP VZW [BE/BE]; Rijvisschestraat 120, J1K 2R1 (CA). B–9052 Zwijnaarde (BE). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (for all designated States except / pour tous (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) PERREAULT, Jean–Pierre [CA/CA]; US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (72, 75) PYPE, Stefan, Maria, Christiaan Alsace 1170, Fleurimont, Québec J1H MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY [BE/BE]; Den Brem 70, B–2610 Wilrijk 5H3 (CA). ANANVORANICH, Sirinart KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (BE). REMACLE, Jacques, Emile, Fer- [CA/CA]; Angus Nord 635, Westbury, CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC nand, Josiane, Ghislain [BE/BE]; Avenue Québec J0B 1R0 (CA). LAFONTAINE, NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA des Lilas 7, B–4280 Hannut (BE). HUY- Daniel [CA/CA]; Grande Ligne 339, GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). LEBROECK, Danny, François, Eveline Saint–Alexis de Montcalm, Québec J0K 1T0 [BE/BE]; Lijsterlaan 15, B–1770 Liedekerke (CA). (BE). (51)6 C12N 15/12, C07K 14/435, C12N 15/63, (74) MORROW, Joy, D. et al. / etc.; Smart & 15/85, C07K 16/18, A61K 38/17, 48/00 (74) VLAAMS INTERUNIVERSITAIR INS- Biggar, 900–55 Metcalfe Street, Station D, (11) WO 99/55858 (13) A2 TITUUT VOOR BIOTECHNOLOGIE P.O. Box 2999, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Y6 VZW; Rijvisschestraat 120, B–9052 Zwij- (CA). (21) PCT/DE99/01258 naarde (BE). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12833

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (81) AU CA JP MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (25) en (26) en SE). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (30) 09/067,929 28 Apr/avr 1998 US MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (28.04.1998) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (51)6 C12N 15/12, C07K 14/47, 16/18, C12N UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 5/10, A61K 38/17, G01N 33/50 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (54) • FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR (11) WO 99/55863 (13) A1 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MUTEIN COMPOSITIONS AND ME- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM THODS OF USE THEREFOR (21) PCT/JP99/02283 GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). COMPOSITIONS DE MUTEINE DU • (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) FACTEUR DE CROISSANCE DE FIBROBLASTES ET PROCEDES (25) ja (26) ja D’UTILISATION ASSOCIES (51)6 C12N 15/12, C07K 14/465, A61K 38/17, (30) 10/119731 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP C07K 16/18, C12N 15/86 (71) EISAI CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 4–6–10, Koishi- (28.04.1998) kawa, Bunkyo–ku, Tokyo 112–8088 (JP). (11) WO 99/55860 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72) ZHU, Hengyi; 4941 Brookburn Drive, San (21) PCT/GB99/01238 Diego, CA 92130 (US). KALYANARA- (54) • NOVEL POLYPEPTIDE, cDNA ENCO- MAN, Ramnarayan; 11674 Springside DING THE SAME AND UTILIZATION (22) 22 Mar/mar 1999 (22.03.1999) Road, San Diego, CA 92128 (US). THEREOF (25) en (26) en (74) KAWAGUCHI, Yoshio et al. / etc.; Yamada • NOUVEAU POLYPEPTIDE, ADNC LE Building, 1–14, Shinjuku 1–chome, Shin- CODANT ET SON UTILISATION (30) 9809070.7 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB juku–ku, Tokyo 160–0022 (JP). (29.04.1998) (71) ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY [JP/JP]; 1–5, Doshomachi 2–chome, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Chuo–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka 541–8526 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (JP). (54) HOST–ENCODED PROTEIN EXPRES- • KG KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (for all designated States except / pour tous SED ON MAREK’S DISEASE (MDV)– MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO les États désignés sauf US) INFECTED CELLS AND ANTIBODY RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA THERETO (72, 75) HONJO, Tasuku [JP/JP]; 19–4, Oh- UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE PROTEINE CODEE PAR L’HOTE EX- LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ sagi–cho, Iwakura, Sakyo–ku, Kyoto–shi, • Kyoto 606–0001 (JP). TASHIRO, Kei PRIMEE DANS DES CELLULES IN- BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE [JP/JP]; 93, Higashiohno–cho, Koyama, FECTEES PAR LE VIRUS DE LA MA- CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU LADIE DE MAREK (MDV) ET AN- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM Kita–ku, Kyoto–shi, Kyoto 603–8162 (JP). NAKAMURA, Tomoyuki [JP/US]; 7665 TICORPS DIRIGE CONTRE CELLE–CI GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Palmira Drive #5324, San Diego, CA (US). (71) INSTITUTE FOR ANIMAL HEALTH (74) OHIE, Kunihisa et al. / etc.; Ohie Patent LIMITED [GB/GB]; Compton, Nr New- 6 bury, Berkshire RG20 7NN (GB). (51) C12N 15/12, C07K 14/47, C12N 5/10 Ofﬁce, Horiguchi No. 2 Building 7F, 2–6, Nihonbashi–Ningyocho 2–chome, Chuo–ku, (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55862 (13) A2 les États désignés sauf US) Tokyo 103–0013 (JP). (21) PCT/JP99/02226 (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (72, 75) BURGESS, Shane, Campbell FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). [NZ/GB]; Institute for Animal Health, (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Compton, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 7NN (25) en (26) en (GB). DAVISON, Thornton, Frederick 6 [GB/GB]; Institute for Animal Health, (30) 10/119395 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (51) C12N 15/12, C07K 14/47, C12N 15/63, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 7NN (28.04.1998) 5/10, 1/21, C12P 21/02, A61K 38/17, (GB). ROSS, Louis, Joseph, Norman G01N 33/68 [GB/GB]; Institute for Animal Health, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Compton, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 7NN (11) WO 99/55864 (13) A1 (54) • HUMAN PROTEINS HAVING TRANS- (GB). MEMBRANE DOMAINS AND DNAS (21) PCT/JP99/02284 ENCODING THESE PROTEINS (74) THOMAS, Philip; Eric Potter Clarkson, (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) Park View House, 58 The Ropewalk, Not- • PROTEINES HUMAINES COMPOR- tingham NG1 5DD (GB). TANT DES DOMAINES TRANSMEM- (25) ja (26) ja BRANAIRES ET SEQUENCES D’ADN (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CODANT CES PROTEINES (30) 10/119731 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (28.04.1998) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (71) SAGAMI CHEMICAL RESEARCH KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD CENTER [JP/JP]; 4–1, Nishi–Ohnuma (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 4–chome, Sagamihara–shi, Kanagawa MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (54) NOVEL POLYPEPTIDE, cDNA ENCO- RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA 229–0012 (JP). PROTEGENE INC. • [JP/JP]; 2–20–3, Naka–cho, Meguro–ku, DING THE SAME AND UTILIZATION UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM THEREOF KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Tokyo 153–0065 (JP). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (for all designated States except / pour tous • NOUVEAU POLYPEPTIDE, ADNC LE BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT les États désignés sauf US) CODANT ET SON UTILISATION LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (72, 75) KATO, Seishi [JP/JP]; 3–46–50, (71) ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Wakamatsu, Sagamihara–shi, Kanagawa [JP/JP]; 1–5, Doshomachi 2–chome, Published / Publiée : (m) 229–0014 (JP). KIMURA, Tomoko [JP/JP]; Chuo–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka 541–8526 302, 4–1–28, Nishiikuta, Tama–ku, Kawa- (JP). saki–shi, Kanagawa 214–0037 (JP). (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 C12N 15/12, C07K 14/50, A61K 38/18 les États désignés sauf US) (74) AOYAMA, Tamotsu et al. / etc.; Aoyama (11) WO 99/55861 (13) A2 & Partners, IMP Building, 3–7, Shiromi (72, 75) HONJO, Tasuku [JP/JP]; 19–4, Oh- 1–chome, Chuo–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka sagi–cho, Iwakura, Sakyo–ku, Kyoto–shi, (21) PCT/JP99/02013 540–0001 (JP). Kyoto 606–0001 (JP). 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[JP/JP]; 93, Higashiohno–cho, Koyama, (30) 60/082,982 24 Apr/avr 1998 US [US/US]; 1240 Dale Avenue #30, Mountain Kita–ku, Kyoto–shi, Kyoto 603–8162 (JP). (24.04.1998) View, CA 94040 (US). NAKAMURA, Tomoyuki [JP/US]; 7665 Palmira Drive #5324, San Diego, CA (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) BILLINGS, Lucy, J. et al. / etc.; 3174 (74) OHIE, Kunihisa et al. / etc.; Ohie Patent (54) • DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC PRO- Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (US). Office, Horiguchi No. 2 Building 7F, 2–6, TEINS VIA IMPLANTATION OF Nihonbashi–Ningyocho 2–chome, Chuo–ku, GENETICALLY MODIFIED CELLS IN Tokyo 103–0013 (JP). THE OMENTUM (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE APPORT DE PROTEINES THERA- • GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES PEUTIQUES PAR IMPLANTATION KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). DE CELLULES GENETIQUEMENT MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU MODIFIEES DANS L’EPIPLOON SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (51)6 C12N 15/12, 15/18, 15/19 (63) US 60/082,982 (CON) US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (11) WO 99/55865 (13) A1 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (71) TRANSKARYOTIC THERAPIES, INC. CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (21) PCT/NZ99/00051 [US/US]; 195 Albany Street, Cambridge, NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA MA 02139 (US). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) en (26) en les États désignés sauf US) (30) 09/069,726 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (72, 75) LAMSA, Justin, Chase [US/US]; 95 Bathrick Road, Westminster, MA 01473 (29.04.1998) (51)6 C12N 15/12, C07K 14/435, A61K 38/17, (US). TRECO, Douglas, A. [US/US]; 87 G01N 33/50 (30) 09/188,930 9 Nov/nov 1998 US Brantwood Road, Arlington, MA 02174 (09.11.1998) (US). 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AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (72) STRACHAN, Lorna; 11/50 Livingstone LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (30) 60/085,149 12 May/mai 1998 US Street, Coxs Bay, Auckland (NZ). SLEE- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (12.05.1998) MAN, Matthew; 19 Derwent Crescent, Titirangi, Auckland (NZ). WATSON, Published / Publiée : (c) James, Douglas; 769 Riddell Road, St He- (30) 60/100,263 14 Sep/sep 1998 US liers, Auckland (NZ). ONRUST, Rene;21 (14.09.1998) 6 Duart Avenue, Mt Albert, Auckland (NZ). (51) C12N 15/12, C07K 14/705, A61K 38/17, KUMBLE, Anand; 4 Stanton Terrace, Lyn- C12Q 1/68, C07K 16/28 field, Auckland (NZ). MURISON, James, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55867 (13) A1 Greg; 24 Calgary Street, Sandringham, Auckland (NZ). (21) PCT/US99/08593 (54) • FIZZ PROTEINS (74) BENNETT, Michael, Roy et al. / etc.; Rus- (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) • PROTEINES FIZZ sell McVeagh West–Walker, Mobil on the Park, 157 Lambton Quay, Wellington (NZ). 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(71) SMITHKLINE BEECHAM BIOLOGI- 6 Published / Publiée : (c) CALS S.A. [BE/BE]; Rue de l’Institut 89, (51) C12N 15/31, C07K 14/22, 16/12, A61K B–1330 Rixensart (BE). 39/095, 48/00, C12N 5/10, C12Q 1/68, G01N 33/53 (51)6 C12N 15/29, 15/62, 5/10, C07K 14/415, (for all designated States except / pour tous C12N 15/82, C12Q 1/68 les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55873 (13) A2 (11) WO 99/55870 (13) A2 (72, 75) RUELLE, Jean–Louis [BE/BE]; Smi- (21) PCT/EP99/02766 thKline Beecham Biologicals S.A., Rue de (21) PCT/US99/08385 l’Institut 89, B–1330 Rixensart (BE). (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) 44/1999 12836 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98107631.8 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP 6 (27.04.1998) (54) • METHOD FOR THE BIOTECHNOLO- (51) C12P 21/04, C12N 1/20, C07H 21/04, GICAL OXIDATION OF SUBSTITU- A61K 39/395 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TED TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENYL (11) WO 99/55899 (13) A1 COMPOUNDS (54) • A NEW GLUCOSE–6–PHOSPHATE TRANSLOCASE INHIBITOR L 970885 • PROCEDE D’OXYDATION BIO- (21) PCT/US99/09028 TECHNOLOGIQUE DE COMPOSES FROM AN ACTINOMYCETE SP., AND (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES THEREOF, DE TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENYLES A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION SUBSTITUES (25) en (26) en AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEU- (71) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT TICALS (30) 60/083,380 28 Apr/avr 1998 US [DE/DE]; D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). 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(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (74) YANG, Lucy, X.; 3718 Winding Way, Ka- • CIBLES D’ACIDE NUCLEIQUE DE CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE lamazoo, MI 49004 (US). MOINDRE COMPLEXITE ET LEURS GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP METHODES D’UTILISATION KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (71) SIDNEY KIMMEL CANCER CENTER SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE [US/US]; Suite 200, 10835 Altman Row, San US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Diego, CA 92121 (US). MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (for all designated States except / pour tous KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT les États désignés sauf US) DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (72, 75) McCLELLAND, Michael [US/US]; PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN 804 Avenida de San Clemente, Encinitas, ML MR NE SN TD TG). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR CA 92024 (US). WELSH, John [US/US]; IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF 948 Hermes Avenue, Leukadia, CA 92024 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (US). TRENKLE, Thomas [DE/US]; 718 6 (51) C12Q 1/68, C12N 15/85, 15/86, C07H TG). Diamond Street, San Diego, CA 92109 21/02, 21/04, A61K 48/00 (US). 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(22) 22 Feb/fév 1999 (22.02.1999) (11) WO 99/55912 (13) A1 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/US99/08849 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (30) 60/082,976 24 Apr/avr 1998 US KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (24.04.1998) (25) en (26) en MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/067,212 27 Apr/avr 1998 US UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (27.04.1998) (54) • METHOD OF INDUCING APOPTOSIS KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM IN A TARGET CELL AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT METHODE PERMETTANT • (54) PRIMER EXTENSION METHODS FOR LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI D’INDUIRE L’APOPTOSE DANS • CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). UNE CELLULE CIBLE DETECTING NUCLEIC ACIDS METHODES D’EXTENSION (71) ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS • D’AMORCES POUR LA DETEC- 6 [US/US]; Arizona State University, Tempe, TION D’ACIDES NUCLEIQUES (51) C12Q 1/68 AZ 85287–6006 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) EXACT LABORATORIES, INC. (11) WO 99/55914 (13) A1 les États désignés sauf US) [US/US]; 63 Great Road, Maynard, MA (21) PCT/US99/09332 01754 (US). (72, 75) JACOBS, Bertram, L. [US/US]; 522 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) W. Lynwood Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (72) SHUBER, Anthony, P.; 11 Grant Street, (US). Milford, MA 01757 (US). LAPIDUS, Stan- (25) en (26) en ley, N.; 12 Old Evergreen Road, Bedford, (74) SORELL, Louis, S. et al. / etc.; Baker & NH 03110 (US). (30) 60/083,684 29 Apr/avr 1998 US Botts, LLP, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, (29.04.1998) NY 10112–0228 (US). (74) MEYERS, Thomas, C.; Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP, High Street Tower, 125 High (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Street, Boston, MA 02110 (US). (81) CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (54) METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). • (81) AU CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES PERTAINING TO PD–LOOPS FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). • COMPOSITIONS ET PROCEDES RE- LATIFS AUX BOUCLES PD (51)6 C12Q 1/68, C12P 19/34, A61K 39/395, Published / Publiée : (c) 38/02 (71) TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY 6 [US/US]; 147 Bay State Road, Boston, MA (11) WO 99/55911 (13) A1 (51) C12Q 1/68 02215 (US). (21) PCT/US99/06537 (11) WO 99/55913 (13) A2 (72) FRANK–KAMENETSKII, Maxim, D.;49 (21) PCT/US99/09119 Alton Place #2, Brookline, MA 02446 (US). (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) BUKANOV, Nikolay, O.; 136 Dennison (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Avenue #3, Framingham, MA 01701 (US). 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(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) COULL, James [US/US]; 7 Ban- (71) FEDGAS (PTY) LIMITED [ZA/ZA]; bury Drive, Westford, MA 01886 (US). 3 Vereeniging Road, Alrode 1451 (ZA). (54) • IDENTIFICATION OF POLYMOR- STEFANO, Kyriaki [US/US]; 199 Saddle TRANSVAAL SUGAR LIMITED PHISMS IN THE PCTG4 REGION OF Hill Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748 (US). [ZA/ZA]; Malelane Gate Road, Mhlati Xq13 HYLDIG–NIELSEN, Jens, Jorgen Kop, Malelane 1320 (ZA). • IDENTIFICATION DE POLYMOR- [US/US]; 1460 Highland Street, Hol- (for all designated States except / pour tous PHISMES DANS LA REGION PCTG4 liston, MA (US). STENDER, Henrik les États désignés sauf US) DE Xq13 [US/US]; 137 Fox Road, No. 402, Wal- (72, 75) ADENDORFF, Martin, William tham, MA 02454 (US). PETERSEN, (71) THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED [ZA/ZA]; 3 Le Paradis, 40 Laubscher Road, Kenneth, Heesche [DK/DK]; Tulipanhaven Glen Vista 2058 (ZA). CLEWS, Mela- STATES OF AMERICA as represented 38, DK–2765 Smorum (DK). by THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT nie, Ann [ZA/ZA]; 30 St. Georges Road, OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SER- (74) CARROLL, Alice, O. et al. / etc.; Ha- Claremont 7706 (ZA). DAVIS, Stephen, VICES [US/US]; Suite 325, 6011 Executive milton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C., Two Brittan [ZA/ZA]; 59 Edmonds Road, Glen- Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852 (US). Militia Drive, Lexington, MA 02421 (US). wood 4001 (ZA). MOODLEY, Manogran UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESEARCH [ZA/ZA]; 204 Tamboti Street, Mhlati Kop, FOUNDATION [US/US]; University of (81) AU CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK Malelane 1320 (ZA). Iowa, 109 Technology Innovation Center: ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AU BR CA CU HU ID MX US; EP (AT BE Oakdale, Iowa City, IA 52242 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (for all designated States except / pour tous MC NL PT SE). les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 C12Q 1/70, 1/66, C12P 21/06, C12N 5/00 (72, 75) PHILIBERT, Robert, A. [US/US]; (51)6 C21B 13/10 10818 Antiqua Terrace #201, Rockville, MD (11) WO 99/55917 (13) A1 20852 (US). GINNS, Edward, I. [US/US]; (11) WO 99/55919 (13) A1 8617 Rayburn Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 (21) PCT/US99/09015 (US). (21) PCT/EP99/02749 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (74) DAIGNAULT, Ronald, A.; Merchant, (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) Gould, Smith, Edell, Welter & Schmidt, (25) en (26) en (25) fr (26) fr P.A., 3100 Norwest Center, 90 South Se- venth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402–4131 (30) 09/066,072 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 98870097.7 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP (US). (24.04.1998) (28.04.1998)

(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (54) MIXED CELL DIAGNOSTIC SYS- (54) METHOD FOR REDUCING METAL GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE • • TEMS OXIDES AND DEVICE FOR IMPLE- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MENTING SAID METHOD MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT • SYSTEMES DE DIAGNOSTIC UTILI- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT SANT DES CULTURES DE CELLULES • PROCEDE DE REDUCTION UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH MIXTES D’OXYDES METALLIQUES ET GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA DISPOSITIF POUR LA MISE EN (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (71) DIAGNOSTIC HYBRIDS, INC. [US/US]; OEUVRE DU PROCEDE (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR One President Street, Athens, OH 45701 (US). UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF (71) SIDMAR N.V. [BE/BE]; John Kennedylaan IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF 51, B–9042 Gent (BE). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD CLEVELAND [US/US]; 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous TG). les États désignés sauf US) (72) SCHOLL, David, R.; 8108 Rolling Hills (72, 75) MONTEYNE, Guido [BE/BE]; Beu- Drive, Athens, OH 45701 (US). HUANG, kenlaan 38, B–9971 Lembeeke (BE). (51)6 C12Q 1/68 Yung, T.; 4890 Lindsey Lane, Richmond Heights, OH 44143 (US). GOODRUM, (74) KIHN, Pierre et al. / etc.; Ofﬁce de Brevets (11) WO 99/55916 (13) A1 Patricia, Gail, Ray; 12670 Lake Lane, Ernest T. Freylinger S.A., 234, route d’Arlon, Athens, OH 45701 (US). Boıˆte postale 48, L–8001 Strassen (LU). (21) PCT/US99/09433 (74) MACKNIGHT, Kamrin, T. et al. / etc.; (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) Medlen & Carroll, LLP, Suite 2200, 220 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (25) en (26) en 94104 (US). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (30) 09/070,546 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) AU CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (29.04.1998) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (30) 60/083,649 29 Apr/avr 1998 US GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (29.04.1998) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (51)6 C13D (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (11) WO 99/55918 (13) A2 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (54) • METHODS, KITS AND COMPOSI- TG). TIONS FOR DETECTING AND QUAN- (21) PCT/IB99/01156 TITATING TARGET SEQUENCES (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) 6 • PROCEDES, KITS ET COMPOSITIONS (51) C21C 7/00 PERMETTANT DE DETECTER ET DE (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/55920 (13) A1 QUANTIFIER DES SEQUENCES CIBLE (30) 98/3555 28 Apr/avr 1998 ZA (21) PCT/GB99/01289 (28.04.1998) 44/1999 12846 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (54) • METHOD OF ALNICO ALLOY MEL- CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE TING (25) en (26) en GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP • PROCEDE DE FONTE D’ALLIAGES KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG ALNICO (30) 9809094.7 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (29.04.1998) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (71, 72) SOKOLOV, Vladyslav Mihailovich US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [UA/UA]; pr. Vernadskogo, 73a, f. 21, MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY Kyiv, 252142 (UA). (54) • A COVER FOR A METALLURGICAL KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH VESSEL CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (81) AT AU BG CA CH CN CZ DE DK ES FI NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GB HR HU IL JP KR NO NZ PL PT RU SE • COUVERCLE POUR RECIPIENT DE GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). SI SK UA US YU; EP (AT BE CH CY DE METALLURGIE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71) FOSECO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED [GB/GB]; Burmah Castrol House, Pipers (51)6 C21D 8/04, C22C 38/14, C21D 9/48 Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 1RE (GB). (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55922 (13) A1 (51)6 C22C 13/00, F16F 15/32, 15/34 les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/JP99/02152 (11) WO 99/55924 (13) A1 (72, 75) MAIR, Heinz [DE/DE]; Hofstrasse 35, (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) D–47228 Duisburg (DE). (21) PCT/GB99/01282 (25) en (26) en (74) CLAYTON, Anthony, Nicholas; Group Pa- (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) tents Dept., Burmah Castrol House, Pipers (30) 10/116787 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 1RE (GB). (27.04.1998) (25) en (26) en

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 9808981.6 27 Apr/avr 1998 GB (27.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (54) • METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEET (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD EXCELLENT IN RESISTANCE TO MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO NATURAL AGING AND PANEL PRO- (54) • TIN ALLOY WHEEL BALANCING RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA PERTIES WEIGHTS UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE MASSES D’EQUILIBRAGE DE ROUES LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ PROCEDE DE FABRICATION DE • • EN ALLIAGE D’ETAIN BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE TÔLES D’ACIER LAMINEE A FROID, CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU PRESENTANT UNE RESISTANCE EXCELLENTE AU VIEILLISSEMENT (71) ITRI LIMITED [GB/GB]; Kingston Lane, MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PJ (GB). GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). NATUREL ET UNE EXCELLENTE APTITUDE A LA FORMATION DE (for all designated States except / pour tous PANNEAUX les États désignés sauf US)

(51)6 C21D 1/76, C23C 8/22, 8/32 (71) NKK CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 1–2, (72, 75) NIMMO, Kay, Louise [GB/GB]; 41 Marunouchi 1–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo Littleworth Road, Benson, Oxfordshire (11) WO 99/55921 (13) A1 100–0005 (JP). OX10 6LY (GB). PEARCE, Jeremy, (for all designated States except / pour tous Arthur [GB/GB]; 131 Leas Drive, Iver, (21) PCT/FR99/00707 les États désignés sauf US) Buckinghamshire SL0 9RP (GB). AHLU- WAHLIA, Harbans, Kaur [GB/GB]; 31 (22) 26 Mar/mar 1999 (26.03.1999) (72, 75) KITANO, Fusato [JP/JP]; NKK Bushey Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 4AT Corporation, 1–2, Marunouchi 1–chome, (GB). (25) fr (26) fr Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0005 (JP). FU- JITA, Takeshi [JP/JP]; NKK Corporation, (74) BOULT WADE TENNANT; 27 Furnival (30) 98/05231 27 Apr/avr 1998 FR 1–2, Marunouchi 1–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Street, London EC4A IPQ (GB). (27.04.1998) Tokyo 100–0005 (JP). INOUE, Tadashi (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [JP/JP]; NKK Corporation, 1–2, Marunou- chi 1–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0005 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (54) METHOD FOR CARBURIZING OR (JP). HIASA, Michihito [JP/JP]; NKK • KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV CARBONITRIDING METAL PARTS Corporation, 1–2, Marunouchi 1–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0005 (JP). ISHII, MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT PROCEDE DE CEMENTATION OU • Takeo [JP/JP]; Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT CARBONITRURATION DE PIECES Kaisha, 1, Toyota–cho, Toyota–shi, Aichi UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH METALLIQUES 471–8571 (JP). GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (71) L’AIR LIQUIDE, SOCIETE ANONYME (74) SUZUYE, Takehiko et al. / etc.; Suzuye (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR POUR L’ETUDE ET L’EXPLOITATION & Suzuye, 7–2, Kasumigaseki 3–chome, IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0013 (JP). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD [FR/FR]; 75, quai d’Orsay, F–75321 Paris TG). Cedex 07 (FR). (81) BR CN KR US; EP (DE FR GB). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) 6 6 (51) C22C 21/00, 21/16, C22F 1/04, 1/057 (72, 75) DOMERGUE, Didier [FR/FR]; 13, (51) C22C 1/02, H01F 1/04 (11) WO 99/55925 (13) A1 rue de la Sablière, F–91120 Palaiseau (FR). (11) WO 99/55923 (13) A1 BUFFIN, Meryem [FR/FR]; 15, route de Limours, F–78470 Saint Rémy les Che- (21) PCT/UA98/00018 (21) PCT/EP99/01825 vreuses (FR). SINDZINGRE, Thierry (22) 18 Mar/mar 1999 (18.03.1999) [FR/FR]; 33, rue du Loing, F–94230 Cachan (22) 30 Oct/oct 1998 (30.10.1998) (FR). (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (74) MELLUL, Sylvie; L’Air Liquide, Société (30) 98042085 27 Apr/avr 1998 UA (30) 98201393.0 29 Apr/avr 1998 EP Anonyme pour l’Etude et l’Exploitation des (27.04.1998) (29.04.1998) Procédés Georges Claude, 75, quai d’Orsay, F–75321 Paris Cedex 07 (FR). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98202448.1 21 Jul/juil 1998 EP (21.07.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12847

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 C22C 38/00, C21D 9/46, 9/48, 8/02, 8/04 • PROCEDE DE CARBONITRURATION A BASSE PRESSION DE PIECES EN (54) • ALUMINIUM ALLOY FOR USE IN A (11) WO 99/55927 (13) A1 ALLIAGE METALLIQUE BRAZED ASSEMBLY • ALLIAGE D’ALUMINIUM POUR (21) PCT/JP98/04283 (71) AUBERT & DUVAL [FR/FR]; 41, rue de STRUCTURES BRASEES Villiers, F–92200 Neuilly sur Seine (FR). (22) 24 Sep/sep 1998 (24.09.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) HOOGOVENS ALUMINIUM WALZ- (25) ja (26) ja les États désignés sauf US) PRODUKTE GMBH [DE/DE]; Carl–Spaeter–Strasse 10, D–56070 Ko- (30) 10/116788 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP (72, 75) FREY, Jacques [FR/FR]; 18, ave- blenz (DE). (27.04.1998) nue de Gouvieux, F–60260 Lamor- (for all designated States except / pour tous laye (FR). DUBOIS, Philippe [FR/FR]; les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 11, rue Georges Auric, F–91480 Quincy–sous–Sénart (FR). (72, 75) HURD, Timothy, John [GB/NL]; (54) • COLD ROLLED STEEL PLATE OF Molenbuurt 1, NL–1921 CS Akersloot EXCELLENT MOLDABILITY, PANEL (74) DU BOISBAUDRY, Dominique; Société (NL). KOOIJ, Nicolaas, Dirk, Adria- SHAPE CHARACTERISTICS AND de Protection des Inventions, 25, rue de nus [NL/NL]; Simon Vestdijkhove 21, DENTING RESISTANCE, MOLTEN Ponthieu, F–75008 Paris (FR). NL–3437 JR Nieuwegein (NL). BÜRGER, ZINC PLATED STEEL PLATE, AND Achim [DE/DE]; Jacques–Remy–Strasse METHOD OF MANUFACTURING (81) CA SG US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES 5, D–56203 Hoehr–Grenzhausen THESE STEEL PLATES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (DE). VIEREGGE, Klaus [DE/DE]; PLAQUE D’ACIER LAMINEE A FROID Fürst–Friedrich–Karl–Strasse 35, D–56564 • POSSEDANT D’EXCELLENTES CA- Neuwied (DE). 6 RACTERISTIQUES D’APTITUDE AU (51) C23C 14/06, 14/02, 28/00 MOULAGE ET DE FORMABILITE (74) HANSEN, Willem, Joseph, Maria; (11) WO 99/55929 (13) A1 Hoogovens Corporate Services B.V., P.O. EN PANNEAUX, UNE BONNE RE- Box 10000, NL–1970 CA IJmuiden (NL). SISTANCE A LA CONSTRICTION, (21) PCT/CH99/00172 PLAQUE D’ACIER A PLACAGE EN (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA ZINC MOULE ET PROCEDE DE FA- (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD BRICATION DE CES PLAQUES GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (25) de (26) de KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (71) NKK CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 1–2, MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO Marunouchi 1–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo (30) 966/98 29 Apr/avr 1998 CH RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA 100–0005 (JP). 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(22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (30) 9808938.6 27 Apr/avr 1998 GB (74) SCHUMAKER, David, W. et al. / etc.; (25) fr (26) fr (27.04.1998) Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., 1675 West Maple Road, Troy, MI 48084 (US). (30) 98/05311 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR (30) 9822445.4 14 Oct/oct 1998 GB (28.04.1998) (14.10.1998) (81) AU BR CA FI JP KR MX NO RU SG UA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (54) • LOW PRESSURE CARBONITRIDING (54) • A LOW FRICTION COATING FOR A METHOD FOR METAL ALLOY PARTS CUTTING TOOL 44/1999 12848 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

• REVETEMENT A FAIBLE FROTTE- PAR DEPOT PHYSIQUE AVEC EVAPO- (51)6 C23C 16/48 MENT POUR OUTIL DE COUPE RATION SOUS VIDE (11) WO 99/55934 (13) A1 (71) EUROPEAN COMMUNITY [LU/LU]; (71) CVC PRODUCTS, INC. [US/US]; 525 Lee Commission of the European Communities, Road, Rochester, NY 14603 (US). (21) PCT/US99/08994 Rue Alcide de Gasperi, L–2920 Luxembourg (LU). (72) MOSLEHI, Mehrdad, M.; 956 Stanley (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 (US). DAVIS, (25) en (26) en les États désignés sauf US) Cecil, J.; Route 7, Box 113A, Greenville, TX 75402 (US). MANN, Christopher, J.; (30) 09/067,142 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (72, 75) GILMORE, Richard [GB/IT]; Via 45 Sunset Court, Danville, CA 94506 (US). Gaggetto, 9, I–21014 Laveno (IT). GISS- JAKUBIK, Dwain, R.; Route 1, Box 93M, (27.04.1998) LER, Wolfram [DE/IT]; Via delle Volpi, Palmer, TX 75152 (US). PARANJPE, Ajit, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 8, I–21014 Laveno–Mombello (IT). 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[US/US]; 525 Lee Road, Ro- d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle chester, NY 14606 (US). d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (72) LEE, Yong, Jin; 781 Rosewood Drive, (51)6 C23C 14/56, 16/44, B08B 9/08 d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID Palo Alto, CA 94303 (US). MOSLEHI, Mehrdad, M.; 956 Stanley Avenue, Los (11) WO 99/55931 (13) A1 IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX Altos, CA 94024 (US). KAMALI, Jalil; (21) PCT/US99/07973 NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK 4914 Huffman Terrace, Freemont, CA 94555 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (US). BELIKOV, Sergey; 724 Arastradero (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP Road #201, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (US). 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(21) PCT/US99/07436 LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (72) GROSENBACHER, Tim; Route 1, Box (22) 29 Mar/mar 1999 (29.03.1999) 129, Shiner, TX 77984 (US). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (25) en (26) en TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (74) BERNADICOU, Michael, A. et al. / etc.; (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP, 7th (30) 09/069,647 29 Apr/avr 1998 US EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); ﬂoor, 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los An- (29.04.1998) EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB geles, CA 90025 (US). GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR TD TG). GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 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PROCEDE DE DEZINGAGE DE les États désignés sauf US) • L’ACIER GALVANISE (81) CA CN JP KR SG US; EP (AT BE CH CY (71, 72) AUBER, Jean–Pierre [FR/FR]; 7, rue (71) METAL RECOVERY INDUSTRIES (US) DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL d’Aulnay, F–78580 Bazemont (FR). PT SE). INC. [US/US]; 415 East 151st Street, East Chaicao, IN 46312 (US). (74) BUSNEL, Jean–Benoıˆt et al. / etc.; Cabinet Published / Publiée : (c) Beau De Loménie, 158, rue de l’Université, (72) MORGAN, William, A.; 3 Bulls Lane, Ha- F–75340 Paris Cedex 07 (FR). milton, Ontario LPA 1C7 (CA). DUDEK, (51)6 C23C 30/00, 14/58 Frederick, J.; 703 E. Redwood Lane, Ar- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY lington Heights, IL 60004–3206 (US). DA- (11) WO 99/55936 (13) A1 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB NIELS, Edward, J.; 9151 South Melvina, GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (US). (21) PCT/EP99/02853 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (74) HEJLEK, Edward, J. et al. / etc.; Senniger, (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Powers, Leavitt & Roedel, 16th floor, One UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Metropolitan Square, Saint Louis, MO 63102 (25) de (26) de GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (US). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (30) 198 18 782.3 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (27.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG TG). MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (54) • TOOL COATING AND METHOD FOR SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG THE PRODUCTION THEREOF UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW • REVETEMENT D’OUTIL ET SON (51)6 C25F 5/00 SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE (11) WO 99/55938 (13) A1 DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (71) HAUZER INDUSTRIES B.V. [NL/NL]; SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ML Groethofstraat 27, NL–5900 AE Venlo (NL). (21) PCT/US98/08289 MR NE SN TD TG). (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) 6 (25) en (26) en (51) C30B 15/02, 15/00, 35/00, B66F 9/18 (72, 75) MUENZ, Wolf–Dieter [AT/GB]; 14 (11) WO 99/55940 (13) A1 Oakdale Road, Sheffield S7 1SL (GB). 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MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (11) WO 99/55941 (13) A2 (for all designated States except / pour tous GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/US99/08893 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (72, 75) PINOCA, Leonardo [IT/IT]; Vocabolo San Liberatore, 52, I–05100 Stroncone (IT). 6 (25) en (26) en AMADIO, Giancarlo [IT/IT]; Via Mar- (51) D03D 15/00, D04B 21/00, 1/00, D01F zabotto, 16, I–05100 Terni (IT). OLIVIERI, 8/14, D02G 3/36 (30) 09/066,162 24 Apr/avr 1998 US Paolo [IT/IT]; Via Verga, 2/H, I–05100 Terni (24.04.1998) (IT). (11) WO 99/55944 (13) A1 (21) PCT/JP98/01962 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) BANCHETTI, Marina et al. / etc.; Ing. (54) • METHOD OF PRODUCING HIGH Barzanò & Zanardo Roma S.p.A., Via (22) 28 Apr/avr 1998 (28.04.1998) QUALITY DARK DYEING POLYES- Piemonte, 26, I–00187 Roma (IT). TER AND RESULTING YARNS AND (25) ja (26) ja (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY FABRICS CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION DE PO- GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE LYESTER A COLORATION SOMBRE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) COMPOSITE CLOTH DE HAUTE QUALITE ET FILS ET • MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT VETEMENT COMPOSITE ETOFFES OBTENUS RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT • UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (71) ASAHI KASEI KOGYO KABUSHIKI (63) US 09/066,162 (CON) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) KAISHA [JP/JP]; 2–6, Dojimahama (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP 1–chome, Kita–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka (71) WELLMAN, INC. [US/US]; 1040 Broad (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 530–8205 (JP). Street #302, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702–4318 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (for all designated States except / pour tous (US). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous TG). les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) HAYAKAWA, Chisa [JP/JP]; 10–1, Published / Publiée : (c) Kitaoji 3–chome, Otsu–shi, Shiga 520–0843 (72, 75) RUSSELL, David, Michael [US/US]; (JP). IKENAGA, Hideo [JP/JP]; 17–2–110, 9722 Whitewood Trail, Charlotte, NC 28269 Yoshijimakanaido–cho, Fushimi–ku, (51)6 D02J 1/18, D04H 3/04 (US). MOORE, Winston, Patrick [US/US]; Kyoto–shi, Kyoto 612–8225 (JP). KA- 5133 Belicourt Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277 (11) WO 99/55943 (13) A1 TAOKA, Naoki [JP/JP]; 22–2, Enmyo- (US). USHER, Robert, Alton, Jr. [US/US]; jishimokanagura, Oyamazaki–cho, Oto- 4712 Titleist Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277 (21) PCT/US99/08942 kuni–gun, Kyoto 618–0091 (JP). (US). (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (74) ISHIDA, Takashi et al. / etc.; A. Aoki (74) SUMMA, Philip; Suite 315, 13777 Ballan- & Associates, Toranomon 37 Mori Building, tyne Corporate Place, Charlotte, NC 28277 (25) en (26) en 5–1, Toranomon 3–chome, Minato–ku, To- (US). kyo 105–8423 (JP). (30) 09/067,669 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (28.04.1998) (81) CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CN CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) DE DE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE (54) APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR • 6 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI SPREADING FIBROUS TOWS INTO (51) D04C 1/06, H02G 3/04, F16L 57/00 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GD GE LINEAR ARRAYS OF GENERALLY GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KR UNIFORM DENSITY AND PRODUCTS (11) WO 99/55945 (13) A1 KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MADE THEREBY (21) PCT/IB99/00691 MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE • DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE PERMET- SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US TANT D’ETALER DES ETOUPES DE (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) UZ VN ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW FIBRES DE FAÇON A OBTENIR DES SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG RESEAUX LINEAIRES DE DENSITE (25) en (26) en KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY GENERALEMENT UNIFORME, ET DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PRODUITS AINSI FABRIQUES (30) 60/083,213 27 Apr/avr 1998 US PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (27.04.1998) GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (71) OWENS CORNING [US/US]; One Owens Corning Parkway, Toledo, OH 43659 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) BRAIDED TUBULAR ARTICLE WITH 6 les États désignés sauf US) • (51) D01F 6/46 RESTRAINING ELEMENT (11) WO 99/55942 (13) A1 (72, 75) KRUEGER, Ronald G. [US/US]; 2 • ARTICLE TUBULAIRE TRESSE A Ridge Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130 ELEMENT DE RETENUE (21) PCT/IT99/00109 (US). (71) FEDERAL–MOGUL SYSTEMS PRO- (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (74) ECKERT, Inger, H. et al. / etc.; Owens TECTION GROUP INC. [US/US]; 241 (25) it (26) en Corning Science & Technology Center, Buil- Welsh Pool Road, Exton, PA 19341 (US). ding 54–1, 2790 Columbus Road, Granville, (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) RM98A000281 29 Apr/avr 1998 IT OH 43023–1200 (US). les États désignés sauf US) (29.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12851

(72, 75) TAYLOR, Robert, S. [US/US]; 411 W. (71, 72) DE GIOVANNI, Giuseppe [IT/CH]; (25) en (26) en Miner Street, West Chester, PA 19382 (US). Bettlachstrasse 23, CH–2540 Grenchen KITE, J., Sellers, III [US/US]; 33 Cedar (CH). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Lane, Hilton Head, SC 29926 (US). (74) DIGIOVANNI, Italo; Brevetti Dott. Ing. (54) • WRINKLE REDUCING COMPOSI- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Digiovanni Schmiedt S.r.l., Via Aldrovandi, TION CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD 7, I–20129 Milano (IT). • COMPOSITION DE REDUCTION DES GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG PLIS KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA GH GM HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG (for all designated States except / pour tous AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN les États désignés sauf US) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (72, 75) HUBESCH, Bruno, Albert, Jean CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES [BE/BE]; Van Vlasselaerstraat 16, B–3061 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); Leefdaal (BE). THOEN, Christiaan, Ar- OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML thur, Jacques, Kamiel [BE/US]; 8485 MR NE SN TD TG). Rupp Farm Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 6 (51) D06B 3/12 (US). VERMOTE, Christian, Leo, Marie [BE/BE]; Hertooie 7, B–9052 Zwijnaarde (11) WO 99/55946 (13) A1 (51)6 D06M 13/148, 11/13, 11/155, 11/56, (BE). WOO, Ricky, Ah–Man [US/US]; (21) PCT/EP99/01657 11/65, 11/76, 11/82, 13/184, 15/03, 23/06 6940 Van Gordon Road, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). (22) 13 Mar/mar 1999 (13.03.1999) (11) WO 99/55948 (13) A1 (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (25) de (26) de (21) PCT/US98/08125 & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217 (US). (30) 198 18 689.4 25 Apr/avr 1998 DE (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) (25.04.1998) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (25) en (26) en CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (54) • DEVICE WITHOUT A SQUEEZER (54) • WRINKLE REDUCING COMPOSI- MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU FOR WET–TREATING A LINE OF A TION SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG TEXTILE PRODUCT • COMPOSITION DE REDUCTION DES US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS • DISPOSITIF SANS EXPRIMEUR POUR PLIS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG TRAITER PAR VOIE HUMIDE UNE KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY BANDE DE MATERIAU TEXTILE (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (71) EDUARD KÜSTERS MASCHINENFA- Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). ML MR NE SN TD TG). BRIK GMBH & CO. KG [DE/DE]; Glad- (for all designated States except / pour tous bacher Strasse 457, D–47805 Krefeld (DE). les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 D06M 13/148, 11/13, 11/155, 11/56, les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) HUBESCH, Bruno, Albert, Jean [BE/BE]; Van Vlasselaerstraat 16, B–3061 11/65, 11/76, 11/82, 13/184, 15/03, 23/06 (72, 75) VON HARTEN, Günter [DE/DE]; Leefdaal (BE). THOEN, Christiaan, Ar- (11) WO 99/55950 (13) A1 Hardenbergerstrasse 24, D–41564 Kaarst thur, Jacques, Kamiel [BE/US]; 8485 (DE). KURSCHATKE, Wolfgang Rupp Farm Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 (21) PCT/US98/08129 [DE/DE]; Hulterkamp 53, D–47807 Krefeld (US). VERMOTE, Christian, Leo, Marie (DE). RUSSKAMP, Dieter [DE/DE]; Ar- [BE/BE]; Hertooie 7, B–9052 Zwijnaarde (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) rather Hof 21, D–41238 Mönchengladbach (BE). WOO, Ricky, Ah–Man [US/US]; (DE). 6940 Van Gordon Road, Hamilton, OH (25) en (26) en 45011 (US). (74) PALGEN, Peter et al. / etc.; Mulvanys- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) trasse 2, D–40239 Düsseldorf (DE). (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (54) • WRINKLE REDUCING COMPOSI- TION (81) IN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217 (US). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). • COMPOSITION DE REDUCTION DES (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA PLIS CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE 6 GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (51) D06G 3/04 KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (11) WO 99/55947 (13) A1 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/IT99/00098 US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS les États désignés sauf US) MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (72, 75) HUBESCH, Bruno, Albert, Jean DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL [BE/BE]; Van Vlasselaerstraat 16, B–3061 (25) en (26) en PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN Leefdaal (BE). THOEN, Christiaan, Ar- ML MR NE SN TD TG). thur, Jacques, Kamiel [BE/US]; 8485 (30) MI98A00878 24 Apr/avr 1998 IT Rupp Farm Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 (24.04.1998) (US). VERMOTE, Christian, Leo, Marie 6 [BE/BE]; Hertooie 7, B–9052 Zwijnaarde (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51) D06M 13/148, 11/13, 11/155, 11/56, (BE). WOO, Ricky, Ah–man [US/US]; 11/65, 11/76, 11/82, 13/184, 15/03, 23/06 6940 Van Gordon Road, Hamilton, OH (54) DEVICE FOR TURNING TUBULAR • 45011 (US). TEXTILE PRODUCTS INSIDE OUT (11) WO 99/55949 (13) A1 • DISPOSITIF SERVANT A RETOUR- (21) PCT/US98/08127 (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter NER DES PRODUITS TEXTILES & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove TUBULAIRES (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217 (US). 44/1999 12852 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (30) 60/095,266 4 Aug/août 1998 US (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (04.08.1998) GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (30) 60/083,205 27 Apr/avr 1998 US MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (54) • FABRIC WRINKLE CONTROL (27.04.1998) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG COMPOSITION AND METHOD US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS COMPOSITION ET PROCEDE PER- (30) 60/083,198 27 Apr/avr 1998 US MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG • METTANT DE RENDRE LES TISSUS (27.04.1998) KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY INFROISSABLES DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (30) 60/083,159 27 Apr/avr 1998 US PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- (27.04.1998) ML MR NE SN TD TG). PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble (30) 60/083,194 27 Apr/avr 1998 US Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). (27.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 D06M 15/03, 15/21, C11D 3/00 (30) 60/095,279 4 Aug/août 1998 US (72, 75) TRINH, Toan [US/US]; 8671 Creek- (04.08.1998) (11) WO 99/55951 (13) A1 wood Lane, Maineville, OH 45039 (US). (30) 60/095,280 4 Aug/août 1998 US SMITH, John, William [US/US]; 5 Ca- (21) PCT/US98/17577 (04.08.1998) melot Court, Fairfield, OH 45014 (US). BO- (22) 25 Aug/août 1998 (25.08.1998) LICH, Raymond, Edward, Jr. [US/US]; (30) 60/095,336 4 Aug/août 1998 US 7201 Striker Road, Maineville, OH 45039 (04.08.1998) (25) en (26) en (US). BROCK, Earl, David [US/US]; 7395 Wethersfield Drive, West Chester, OH (30) 60/095,262 4 Aug/août 1998 US (30) PCT/US98/08126 27 Apr/avr 1998 US 45069 (US). PEFFLY, Majorie, Mossman (04.08.1998) (27.04.1998) [US/US]; 8358 Ellenwoods Drive, Cincin- (30) 60/111,572 9 Dec/déc 1998 US nati, OH 45249 (US). TORDIL, Helen, (09.12.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Bernardo [US/US]; 7590 West Chester (54) • WRINKLE AND MALODOUR REDU- Road, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). TOR- (30) 60/119,172 9 Feb/fév 1999 US CING COMPOSITION GERSON, Peter, Marte [US/US]; 4127 US (09.02.1999) Route 35 N.W., Washington Court House, • COMPOSITION REDUISANT LES OH 43160 (US). ALTMANN, Markus, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) PLIS ET LES MAUVAISES ODEURS Wilhelm [DE/BE]; Rue du Page 19, B–1050 Brussels (BE). HUBESCH, Bruno, Albert, (54) • FABRIC WRINKLE CONTROL (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- COMPOSITION AND METHOD Jean [BE/BE]; Sint–Pauluslaain 6, B–3080 PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble Tervuren–Vossem (BE). MERMELSTEIN, COMPOSITION PERMETTANT DE Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). • Robert [US/US]; 7248 Greenfarms Drive, REDUIRE LES PLIS DE FROISSE- (for all designated States except / pour tous Cincinnati, OH 45224 (US). VERMOTE, MENT DE TISSUS ET PROCEDE les États désignés sauf US) Christian, Leo, Marie [BE/BE]; Hertooie CORRESPONDANT 7, B–9052 Zwijnaarde (BE). WOO, Ri- (72, 75) ALTMANN, Markus [DE/BE]; Rue (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- du page 19, B–1050 Brussels (BE). HU- cky, Ah–Man [US/US]; 6940 Van Gordon Road, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). BURNS, PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble BESCH, Bruno, Albert, Jean [BE/BE]; Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). Van Vlasselaerstraat 16, B–3061 Leefdaal Anthony, James [CA/US]; 7564 Kirkwood Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (BE). MERMELSTEIN, Robert [US/US]; les États désignés sauf US) 7248 Greenfarms Drive, Cincinnati, OH CAMPBELL, William, Tucker [US/US]; 45224 (US). PEFFLY, Marjorie, Moss- 7882 Pheasant Hill Drive, West Chester, (72, 75) TRINH, Toan [US/US]; 8671 Creek- man [US/US]; 8358 Ellenwoods Drive, OH 45069 (US). STREUTKER, Alen, wood Lane, Maineville, OH 45039 (US). Cincinnati, OH 45249 (US). WOO, Ricky, David [US/US]; 10495 Gunpowder Road, SMITH, John, William [US/US]; 5 Ca- Ah–Man [US/US]; 6940 Van Gordon Road, Florence, KY 41042 (US). melot Court, Fairfield, OH 45014 (US). BO- Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter LICH, Raymond, Edward, Jr. [US/US]; & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove 7201 Striker Road, Maineville, OH 45039 (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (US). BROCK, Earl, David [US/US]; & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove 7395 Wethersfield Drive, West Chester, OH Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle 45069 (US). PEFFLY, Marjorie, Mossman d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA [US/US]; 8358 Ellenwoods Drive, Cincin- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle nati, OH 45249 (US). TORDIL, Helen, CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle Bernardo [US/US]; 7590 West Chester GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle Road, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). TOR- KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle GERSON, Peter, Marte [US/US]; 4127 US MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle Route 35 N.W., Washington Court House, SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID OH 43160 (US). ALTMANN, Markus, VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR Wilhelm [DE/BE]; Rue du Page 19, B–1050 SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX Brussels (BE). HUBESCH, Bruno, Albert, RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK Jean [BE/BE]; Sint–Pauluslaain 6, B–3080 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM Tervuren–Vossem (BE). MERMELSTEIN, OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP Robert [US/US]; 7248 Greenfarms Drive, MR NE SN TD TG). (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); Cincinnati, OH 45224 (US). VERMOTE, EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); Christian, Leo, Marie [BE/BE]; Hertooie EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB 7, B–9052 Zwijnaarde (BE). WOO, Ri- (51)6 D06M 15/263, 15/643, 15/53, 13/148, GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ cky, Ah–Man [US/US]; 6940 Van Gordon 11/13, 23/06 CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN Road, Hamilton, OH 45011 (US). BURNS, TD TG). Anthony, James [CA/US]; 7564 Kirkwood (11) WO 99/55952 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 (US). CAMPBELL, William, Tucker [CA/US]; (21) PCT/US99/08948 7882 Pheasant Hill Drive, West Chester, OH (51)6 D06M 15/643, 11/13, 13/148, 23/02, (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) 45069 (US). STREUTKER, Alen, David 23/06, 15/263 [US/US]; 10495 Gunpowder Road, Flo- (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55953 (13) A1 rence, KY 41042 (US). FRANKENBACH, Gayle, Marie [US/US]; 10010 Voyager (30) 60/083,220 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/US99/09031 Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45252 (US). (27.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12853

(74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter (51)6 D06P 5/00, 1/48, 1/655 (74) FORSSÉN & SALOMAA OY; Yrjönkatu & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove 30, FIN–00100 Helsinki (FI). Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (11) WO 99/55955 (13) A1 (81) BR CA CN JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE (21) PCT/GB99/01203 (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) SE). CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (25) en (26) en Published / Publiée : (c) d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (30) 9809058.2 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB (51)6 D21F 5/18 d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (28.04.1998) d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55957 (13) A1 IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (54) • COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF (21) PCT/FI99/00344 NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK FOR INK JET PRINTING (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM COMPOSITION POUR IMPRESSION (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP • PAR JET D’ENCRE ET UTILISATION (25) ﬁ (26) en (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); DE CETTE COMPOSITION EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (30) 980928 28 Apr/avr 1998 FI EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (71) AVECIA LIMITED [GB/GB]; 15 Stanhope (28.04.1998) GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ Gate, London W1Y 6LN (GB). CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TD TG). les États désignés sauf US) (54) PULP DRYING LINE AND METHOD (72, 75) PROVOST, John, Reginald [GB/GB]; • Published / Publiée : (a) FOR DRYING PULP Hexagon House, P.O. Box 42, Blackley, Manchester M9 8ZS (GB). FERN, William, • CHAINE ET PROCEDE DE SECHAGE (51)6 D06N 7/00, A47G 27/04 Albert [GB/GB]; Hexagon House, P.O. Box POUR PATE A PAPIER 42, Blackley, Manchester M9 8ZS (GB). (11) WO 99/55954 (13) A2 SHERWIN, Alison [GB/GB]; Hexagon (71) VALMET CORPORATION [FI/FI]; Fa- House, P.O. Box 42, Blackley, Manchester bianinkatu 9A, FIN–00130 Helsinki (FI). (21) PCT/US99/09011 M9 8ZS (GB). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (74) MAYALL, John; Avecia Limited, Intellec- tual Property Group, Hexagon House, P.O. (72, 75) HEIKKILÄ, Pertti [FI/FI]; Num- (25) en (26) en Box 42, Blackley, Manchester M9 8ZS (GB) menpäänkatu 5 B 18, FIN–21620 Raisio et al. / etc. (FI). SAIRANEN, Paavo [FI/FI]; Juhannus- (30) 60/083,136 27 Apr/avr 1998 US katu 10 B 47, FIN–20100 Turku (FI). (27.04.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (74) TURUN PATENTTITOIMISTO OY; P.O. (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Box 99, FIN–20521 Turku (FI). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) FLOOR COVERING WITH INVER- • MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle TING TUFTED OR SEWN FACE RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA • REVETEMENT DE SOL DOTE D’UNE UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle FACE ENVERS TUFTEE OU COUSUE GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (63) US 60/083,136 (CIP) (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (71) INTERFACE, INC. [US/US]; Suite 2000, TG). IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR 2859 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339 LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (US). NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (for all designated States except / pour tous 6 (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM les États désignés sauf US) (51) D21F 3/00, 1/24 TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (11) WO 99/55956 (13) A1 (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (72, 75) OAKEY, David, D. [US/US]; 868 Tiney EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); Woods Drive, LaGrange, GA 30240 (US). (21) PCT/FI99/00333 EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB MOSS, John, Randall [US/US]; 187 Lo- GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ vebridge Road, Calhoun, GA 30701 (US). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN JONES, Stuart [US/US]; 122 Taylor Len TD TG). Drive, LaGrange, GA 30240 (US). (25) en (26) en (30) 980929 28 Apr/avr 1998 FI Published / Publiée : (c) (74) PRATT, John, S. et al. / etc.; Kilpatrick (28.04.1998) Stockton LLP, Suite 2800, 1100 Peachtree 6 Street, Atlanta, GA 30309–4530 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51) D21F 7/00, 1/00, 11/00 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (54) • PRESS SECTION IN A PAPER MA- (11) WO 99/55958 (13) A1 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB CHINE AND METHOD FOR REPLA- GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE CEMENT OF THE PRESS FABRICS IN (21) PCT/EP99/02883 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV SAID PRESS SECTION (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT • SECTION PRESSE DANS UNE MA- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT CHINE A PAPIER ET PROCEDE DE (25) de (26) de UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH REMPLACEMENT DES TOILES DE GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA LA PRESSE DANS CETTE SECTION (30) A 716/98 29 Apr/avr 1998 AT (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP PRESSE (29.04.1998) (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (71) VALMET CORPORATION [FI/FI]; Pa- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD nuntie 6, FIN–00620 Helsinki (FI). TG). (54) • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HEA- (72) VALLIUS, Oiva; Tourukatu 25 D 39, TING A BAND OF FIBROUS MATE- FIN–40100 Jyväskylä (FI). RIAL 44/1999 12854 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

• PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR (25) en (26) en (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter CHAUFFER UNE BANDE DE MA- & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove TIERE FIBREUSE (30) 09/065,655 23 Apr/avr 1998 US Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (23.04.1998) (71) ANDRITZ–PATENTVERWALTUNGS– (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle GESELLSCHAFT MBH [AT/AT]; Statteg- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA ger Strasse 18, A–8045 Graz (AT). CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (54) ULTRASONICALLY–ASSISTED PRO- (for all designated States except / pour tous • d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle CESS FOR MAKING DIFFERENTIAL les États désignés sauf US) d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle DENSITY CELLULOSIC STRUCTURE d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle CONTAINING FLUID–LATENT INDI- (72, 75) BROGYANYI, Edgar [AT/AT]; Urs- d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle GENOUS POLYMERS prung Nr. 136, A–8046 Graz–Stattegg (AT). d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID GISSING, Klaus [AT/AT]; Gratweiners- • PROCEDE DE FABRICATION AS- IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR trasse 33, A–8111 Judendorf–Strassengel SISTE AUX ULTRASONS D’UNE LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (AT). STRUCTURE CELLULOSIQUE DE NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK DENSITE DIFFERENTIELLE CONTE- (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (74) SCHWEINZER, Friedrich; Stattegger NANT DES POLYMERES INDIGENES Strasse 18, A–8045 Graz (AT). TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP A FLUIDE LATENT (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (72) TROKHAN, Paul, Dennis; 1356 Warvel TD TG). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Road, Hamilton, OH 45013 (US). SENA- Published / Publiée : (c) UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM PATI, Nagabhusan; 1188 Kilham Court, KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Worthington, OH 43235 (US). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (51)6 D21H BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (74) REED, T., David et al. / etc.; The Procter LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI & Gamble Company, 5299 Spring Grove (11) WO 99/55962 (13) A2 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45217–1087 (US). (21) PCT/SE99/00678 Published / Publiée : (c) (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) 6 CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (51) D21F 9/00, 1/00 d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55959 (13) A1 d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (30) 98850067.4 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (27.04.1998) (21) PCT/US99/07947 d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (30) 60/083,253 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (27.04.1998) LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (25) en (26) en NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (30) 09/066,802 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (54) A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION (24.04.1998) TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP • (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); OF PAPER (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION DE PA- EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB PIER (54) • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHEET GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL IN CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN (71) AKZO NOBEL N.V. [NL/NL]; P.O. Box PAPERMAKING MACHINE TD TG). 9300, NL–6800 SB Arnhem (NL). • SYSTEME ET PROCEDE DE MESURE (for all designated States except / pour tous DES BANDES ET DE COMMANDE les États désignés sauf US) D’UNE MACHINE A PAPIER 6 (51) D21F 11/00, F21V 11/02 (71) EKA CHEMICALS AB [SE/SE]; S–445 80 Bohus (SE). (71) HONEYWELL–MEASUREX CORPO- (11) WO 99/55961 (13) A1 RATION [US/US]; One Results Way, (only for / seulement pour SE) Cupertino, CA 95014 (US). (21) PCT/IB99/00647 (72, 75) STRUCK, Oliver [DE/DE]; Oberstrasse (72) GOSS, John, D.; 6151 Hancock Avenue, (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) 26, D–52349 Düren (DE). HÄLLSTRÖM, San Jose, CA 95123 (US). CHASE, Lee; Hans [SE/SE]; Knut Stangenbergs väg 162, 14800 Quito Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (25) en (26) en S–131 47 Nacka (SE). SIKKAR, Rein (US). HU, Hung–Tzaw; 19786 Merri- [SE/SE]; Vesslestigen 2, S–448 34 Floda brook Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070 (US). (30) 09/065,164 23 Apr/avr 1998 US (SE). PRESTON, John; 169 Doud Drive, Los (23.04.1998) (74) NYANDER, Johan; Eka Chemicals AB, Gatos, CA 94022 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Patent Dept., P.O. Box 11556, S–100 61 Stockholm (SE). (74) EBERT, Anthony, Esq.; c/o Kristy Barnes, (54) SLATTED COLLIMATOR Intern. Patent Administrator, Honeywell • (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Plaza MN12–8251, P.O.Box 524, Minneapo- • COLLIMATEUR A CLAIRE–VOIE lis, MN 55440–0524 (US). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (71) THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COM- GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI PANY [US/US]; One Procter & Gamble KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (US). MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (72) TROKHAN, Paul, Dennis; 1356 Warvel US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE Road, Hamilton, OH 45013 (US). BOU- LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (51)6 D21F 11/00 TILIER, Glenn, David; 10566 Stablehand BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (US). LO- (11) WO 99/55960 (13) A1 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU RENZ, Timothy, Jude; 5846 Valleyway MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (21) PCT/IB99/00636 Court, Cincinnati, OH 45247 (US). MAR- GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). LATT, Henry, Louis; R.R. 1, Box 225A, (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) Tunkhannock, PA 18657 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12855

(51)6 D21H 17/32, 17/68, 21/10 (72, 75) PERSSON, Michael [SE/SE]; Fyrver- (51)6 D21H 23/52, 23/70 // B05C 1/08 karegatan 5C, S–413 21 Göteborg (SE). (11) WO 99/55963 (13) A1 HÄLLSTRÖM, Hans [SE/SE]; Knut Stan- (11) WO 99/55966 (13) A1 genbergs väg 162, S–131 47 Nacka (SE). (21) PCT/FR99/00969 CARLÉN, Joakim [SE/SE]; Lundgatan 9 (21) PCT/FI98/00362 B:1, S–416 61 Göteborg (SE). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) (74) NYANDER, Johan; Eka Chemicals AB, (25) fr (26) fr Patent Dept., P.O. Box 11556, S–100 61 (25) ﬁ (26) en Stockholm (SE). (30) 98/05258 27 Apr/avr 1998 FR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (27.04.1998) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (54) METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP COATING A MOVING WEB (54) • PAPER MAKING METHOD USING A KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG • PROCEDE DE COUCHAGE D’UNE RETENTION SYSTEM COMPRISING MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU BANDE EN MOUVEMENT ET DISPO- BENTONITE AND A CATIONIC GA- SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG SITIF CORRESPONDANT LACTOMANNAN US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ PROCEDE DE FABRICATION DE PA- (71) VALMET CORPORATION [FI/FI]; Pa- • BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE nuntie 6, FIN–00620 Helsinki (FI). PIER UTILISANT UN SYSTEME DE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU RETENTION COMPRENANT DE LA (for all designated States except / pour tous MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM les États désignés sauf US) BENTONITE ET UN GALACTOMAN- GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). NANE CATIONIQUE (72, 75) GRÖN, Johan [FI/FI]; Valmet Oy, P.O. Published / Publiée : (c) (71) RHODIA CHIMIE [FR/FR]; 25, quai Paul Box 587, FIN–40101 Jyväskylä (FI). KIN- Doumer, F–92408 Courbevoie Cedex (FR). NUNEN, Jorma [FI/FI]; Haltiapolku 7 C 44, 6 (for all designated States except / pour tous (51) D21H 23/08 // 21:10, 17:20 FIN–04440 Järvenpää (FI). TANI, Mikko les États désignés sauf US) [FI/FI]; Klaavuntie 1 G 71, FIN–00910 Hel- (11) WO 99/55965 (13) A1 sinki (FI). NIKULA, Erja [FI/FI]; Talvikki- rinne 7 C 28, FIN–01300 Vantaa (FI). (72, 75) HRUSCHKA, Herbert [AT/CH]; (21) PCT/SE99/00677 Kleestrasse 54, CH–8280 Kreuzlingen (CH). (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (74) LAINE, Seppo et al. / etc.; Seppo Laine Oy, (74) DUCREUX–BERTRAND, Marie; Rhodia Lönnrotinkatu 19 A, FIN–00120 Helsinki Services, Direction de la Propriété Indus- (25) en (26) en (FI). trielle, 25, quai Paul Doumer, F–92408 Cour- (30) 98850067.4 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP bevoie Cedex (FR). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (27.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (30) 60/083,253 27 Apr/avr 1998 US GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (27.04.1998) KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (54) • A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM OF PAPER KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION DE PA- DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT PIER PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT ML MR NE SN TD TG). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (71) AKZO NOBEL N.V. [NL/NL]; P.O. Box CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 9300, NL–6800 SB Arnhem (NL). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 D21H 27/40, 27/02

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(21) PCT/SE99/00679 (72, 75) KLEMETS, Bore [SE/SE]; (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) Sörkroken 34, S–471 61 Höviksnäs (SE). (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) HÄLLSTRÖM, Hans [SE/SE]; Knut Stan- (25) fr (26) fr genbergs väg 162, S–131 47 Nacka (SE). (25) en (26) en ASPLUND, Anna [SE/SE]; Enekullsvägen (30) 98/05147 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR 40, S–442 50 Ytterby (SE). SIKKAR, Rein (30) 98850067.4 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP (24.04.1998) [SE/SE]; Vesslestigen 2, S–448 34 Floda (27.04.1998) (SE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 60/083,253 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) NYANDER, Johan; Eka Chemicals AB, (54) EMBOSSED ABSORBENT PAPER (27.04.1998) • Patent Dept., P.O. Box 11556, S–100 61 SHEET Stockholm (SE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • FEUILLE DE PAPIER ABSORBANT (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GAUFRE (54) • A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE OF PAPER GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP (71) FORT JAMES FRANCE [FR/FR]; 11, • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION DE PA- KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG route Industrielle, F–68320 Kunheim (FR). PIER MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (for all designated States except / pour tous SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG les États désignés sauf US) (71) AKZO NOBEL N.V. [NL/NL]; P.O. Box US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE 9300, NL–6800 SB Arnhem (NL). LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (72, 75) ROUSSEL, Gilles [FR/FR]; 25, rue de (for all designated States except / pour tous BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE Mulhouse, F–68000 Colmar (FR). les États désignés sauf US) CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (74) DAVID, Daniel; Fort James France, Ser- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (71) EKA CHEMICALS AB [SE/SE]; S–445 80 vice Propriété Industrielle, 23, boulevard GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Bohus (SE). Georges Clémenceau, F–92402 Courbevoie (only for / seulement pour SE) Cedex (FR). 44/1999 12856 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) CA CN EE LT LV NO PL TR US; EP (AT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 15 Mar/mar 1999 (15.03.1999) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (54) • HONEYCOMB WITH VARIABLE (25) en (26) en ABSORPTION (30) 09/069,612 29 Apr/avr 1998 US • NID D’ABEILLES A ABSORPTION (29.04.1998) (51)6 E01C 5/08 VARIABLE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55968 (13) A1 (71) BRIGANTINE S.A. [FR/FR]; Allée Et- checopar, F–64600 Anglet (FR). (54) • STEERABLE UNDERWATER PLOW (21) PCT/BE99/00053 (for all designated States except / pour tous WITH MOVABLE BODY MEMBER les États désignés sauf US) • CHARRUE SOUS–MARINE ORIEN- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) TABLE A ELEMENT DE CORPS (72, 75) CARAMANOS, Frédéric [FR/FR]; MOBILE (25) fr (26) fr Chemin de Mougnougnou, F–64200 Ar- cangue (FR). (71) COFLEXIP, S.A. [FR/FR]; 23, avenue de (30) 9800322 29 Apr/avr 1998 BE Neuilly, F–75116 Paris (FR). (29.04.1998) (74) BRIGANTINE S.A.; Allée Etchecopar, F–64600 Anglet (FR). (72) ROWLEY, Steven, R.; 5413 S.E. Schooner (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Oaks Way, Stuart, FL 34997 (US). (81) CA JP PL US; EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (54) • STRUCTURAL JOINT FOR SLABS IN RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA MOULDABLE MATERIAL FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD • JOINT DE STRUCTURE POUR GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG DALLES EN MATERIAU MOULABLE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (51)6 E02B 15/04 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (71) EUROSTEEL S.A. [BE/BE]; Avenue A. RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Wansart 12, B–1180 Bruxelles (BE). (11) WO 99/55971 (13) A1 UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (for all designated States except / pour tous MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/CH99/00167 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (72, 75) KERRELS, Pierre, Raymond (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA [BE/BE]; Drève Dame Berthe 11, B–1470 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Bousval (BE). (25) de (26) de (74) OVERATH, Philippe; Cabinet Bede s.a., (30) PCT/CH98/00165 23 Apr/avr 1998 CH Place de l’Alma, 3, B–1200 Bruxelles (BE). (23.04.1998) (51)6 E04B 1/10 (81) CA US. (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55973 (13) A1 (54) • DEVICE AND KIT FOR RAPIDLY (21) PCT/CA99/00373 LAYING POLLUTION BOOMS IN 6 (51) E01C 21/00, 19/20 WATER (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55969 (13) A1 • DISPOSITIF ET ENSEMBLE DE (25) en (26) en PIECES DE MONTAGE RAPIDE (21) PCT/EP99/01287 DE BARRAGES DE PROTECTION (30) 2,235,863 24 Apr/avr 1998 CA CONTRE LES POLLUANTS DANS (24.04.1998) (22) 27 Feb/fév 1999 (27.02.1999) L’EAU (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) de (26) de (71) VOGT AG [CH/CH]; Freimettigenstrasse (54) STRUCTURAL PANEL AND CON- 20, CH–3672 Oberdiessbach (CH). • (30) 198 18 542.1 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE NECTOR SYSTEM (for all designated States except / pour tous (24.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) • PANNEAU STRUCTUREL ET SYS- TEME DE RACCORDS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71, 72) MANZIN, Sergio, Matteo [IT/CH]; Gehrenacker 7, CH–9030 Abtwil (CH). (71) C.A.T. CONTRACT SERVICES LTD. (54) • DEVICE FOR TREATING ROADS [CA/CA]; 866 Grosvenor Avenue, Winni- • DISPOSITIF DE TRAITEMENT DE (72, 75) STAUFFER, Roland [CH/CH]; peg, Manitoba R3M 0N3 (CA). CHAUSSEES Kirchbühlstrasse 44, CH–3672 Oberdiess- (for all designated States except / pour tous bach (CH). les États désignés sauf US) (71) WIRTGEN GMBH [DE/DE]; Hohner Strasse 2, D–53578 Windhagen (DE). (74) KULHAVY, Sava, V.; Kulhavy & Co., (72, 75) CALEY, Diane, E. [CA/CA]; 866 (for all designated States except / pour tous Kornhausstrasse 3, CH–9001 St. Gallen Grosvenor Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba les États désignés sauf US) (CH). R3M 0N3 (CA). SWEENEY, Robert, J. [CA/CA]; 284 Moorgate Street, Winnipeg, (72, 75) MANNEBACH, Thomas [DE/DE]; (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Manitoba R3J 2L5 (CA). Adenaustrasse 10, D–56729 Langenfeld CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (DE). GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP (74) ADE & COMPANY; 1700–360 Main KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3Z3 (CA). (74) DALLMEYER, Georg et al. / etc.; Deich- MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU mannhaus am Dom, D–50667 Köln (DE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI US UZ VN YU; AP (GH GM KE LS MW GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (51)6 E01F 15/14 GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (11) WO 99/55970 (13) A1 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (21) PCT/FR98/00846 (51)6 E02F 5/10 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (22) 28 Apr/avr 1998 (28.04.1998) (11) WO 99/55972 (13) A1 TG). 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(51)6 E04B 1/24 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (74) LaBRIE, Michael, J. et al. / etc.; McAfee CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB & Taft, Tenth ﬂoor, Two Leadership Square, (11) WO 99/55974 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE 211 North Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV 73102 (US). (21) PCT/PL99/00010 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (22) 23 Mar/mar 1999 (23.03.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (25) en (26) en (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (30) P–326089 28 Apr/avr 1998 PL IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (28.04.1998) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW TG). SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (54) A METHOD FOR BUILDING CONS- SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ML • (51)6 E04B 2/06, 2/58 TRUCTION MR NE SN TD TG). • PROCEDE DE CONSTRUCTION D’UN (11) WO 99/55976 (13) A1 BATIMENT (21) PCT/SG98/00030 (71) AGENCJA PODGÓRZE S.C. [PL/PL]; (51)6 E04B 5/40 ul.Sielska 14, PL–30–421 Kraków (PL). (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/55978 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/SE99/00657 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71, 72) MICHALSKI, Jacek [PL/PL]; ul. Sielska 14, PL–30–421 Kraków (PL). MI- (54) • A SUPPORT MEMBER (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) CHALSKI, Piotr [PL/PL]; ul. Sielska 14, ELEMENT DE SUPPORT PL–30–421 Kraków (PL). • (25) en (26) en (71) DYNTEK PTE LTD. [SG/SG]; 6 Sungei (74) MAGONSKA, Alina; ul. Dobrego Pasterza Kadut Street #2, Singapore 729228 (SG). (30) 9801464–0 24 Apr/avr 1998 SE 108/106, PL–31–416 Kraków (PL). (for all designated States except / pour tous (24.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (72, 75) NG, Wee, Beng [SG/SG]; 56 Corona- GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG tion Road West #05–04, Astrid Meadows, (54) • FLOOR STRUCTURE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD Singapore 269269 (SG). WYATT, Gary, Do- STRUCTURE DE SOL MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PT RO RU nald [AU/SG]; 365 Holland Road #07–01, • SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG Allsworthy Park, Singapore 278639 (SG). (71, 72) GRANSTRÖM, Anders [SE/SE]; US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS Murkelvägen 22, S–192 51 Sollentuna (74) MCCALLUM, Graeme, David; Lloyd MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (SE). SVENSSON, Nils–Gustav [SE/SE]; Wise, Tanjong Pagar, P.O. Box 636, Sin- KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH Lievägen 13, S–187 32 Täby (SE). CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC gapore 910816 (SG). NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (81) CA JP NO US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG Published / Publiée : (a) (51)6 E04B 1/61, E04C 2/26 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (51)6 E04C 1/00, 3/08, 3/16 (11) WO 99/55975 (13) A1 US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (21) PCT/FI99/00332 KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (11) WO 99/55979 (13) A1 DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (21) PCT/US99/09157 ML MR NE SN TD TG). (25) ﬁ (26) en (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999)

(30) 980896 23 Apr/avr 1998 FI (25) en (26) en (51)6 E04B 2/70, E04G 21/00 (23.04.1998) (30) 09/067,357 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (11) WO 99/55977 (13) A1 (30) 990281 12 Feb/fév 1999 FI (27.04.1998) (12.02.1999) (21) PCT/US98/08187 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) (54) • USE OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS IN A (54) • JOINT STRUCTURE PARTICULARLY (25) en (26) en RECONSTITUTED WOOD PRODUCT FOR BUILDING COMPONENTS AND (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • UTILISATION DE FIBRES SYN- A BUILDING COMPONENT BASED THETIQUES DANS UN PRODUIT ON THE SAME (54) • APPARATUS AND METHODS OF RECONSTITUE A BASE DE BOIS • STRUCTURE D’ACCOUPLEMENT EN FORMING A CURVED STRUCTURE (63) US 09/067,357 (CON) PARTICULIER POUR ELEMENTS DE • APPAREIL ET PROCEDE DE FORMA- CONSTRUCTION, ET ELEMENT DE TION D’UNE STRUCTURE COURBE 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) CONSTRUCTION AINSI OBTENU (71) FLEX–ABILITY CONCEPTS, L.L.C. (71, 72) TINGLEY, Daniel, A. [CA/US]; 4351 (71, 72) HAAPIAINEN, Heikki [FI/FI]; Hauki- [US/US]; Suite C–14, 11621 North Santa N.W. Boxwood, Corvallis, OR 97330 (US). lahdenkatu 6 E 61, FIN–00550 Helsinki (FI). Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (US). (74) ANGELLO, Paul, S.; Stoel Rives LLP, (74) HEINÄNEN OY; Annankatu 31–33 C, (72) WHEELER, Franklin, L.; P.O. Box 451, Suite 2600, 900 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Portland, FIN–00100 Helsinki (FI). Nicoma Park, OK 73066 (US). OR 97204–1268 (US). 44/1999 12858 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • BARDEAU COMPOSITE PRESEN- (51)6 E04D 12/00 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TANT DES ZONES DE CLOUAGE GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE CIBLES (11) WO 99/55983 (13) A1 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (71) OWENS CORNING [US/US]; One Owens (21) PCT/DE99/01236 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Corning Parkway, Toledo, OH 43659 (US). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (25) de (26) de (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (72, 75) GALLINAT, Charles, E. [US/US]; Unit (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR H, 2829 South Fairview Street, Santa Anna, (30) 198 19 085.9 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CA 92704 (US). RUDY, Andy, J. [US/US]; (29.04.1998) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD 1949 Ridgecliff Road, Upper Arlington, OH TG). 43221 (US). THOMPSON, Thomas, K. (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [US/US]; 224 Fern Hill Drive, Granville, OH (54) • WATERTIGHT, WATER VAPOR– 43023 (US). PERMEABLE FLAT MATERIAL (51)6 E04C 5/01, B23D 25/14 (74) ECKERT, Inger, H. et al. / etc.; Owens • MATERIAU PLAT ETANCHE A L’EAU (11) WO 99/55980 (13) A1 Corning Science & Technology Center, Buil- ET PERMEABLE A LA VAPEUR ding 54, 2790 Columbus Road, Granville, D’EAU (21) PCT/DE99/00951 OH 43023–1200 (US). (71) LAFARGE BRAAS ROOFING AC- (22) 24 Mar/mar 1999 (24.03.1999) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CESSORIES GMBH & CO. [DE/DE]; (25) de (26) de CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD Frankfurter Landstrasse 2–4, D–61437 Obe- GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG rursel (DE). (30) 198 19 148.0 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (for all designated States except / pour tous (24.04.1998) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO les États désignés sauf US) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (72, 75) KAUFMANN, Brigitta [DE/DE]; Voss- LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ bergring 64, D–45259 Essen (DE). (54) • FIBER FOR REINFORCING CAS- BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE TABLE HARDENING MATERIAL CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (74) BRÜNING, Rolf; Lafarge Braas GmbH, AND CORRESPONDING PRODUC- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM Intellectual Property Dept., Rembrücker TION METHOD AND DEVICE GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Strasse 50, D–63147 Heusenstamm (DE). • FIBRE POUR LE RENFORT DE MATE- RIAUX COULABLES APTES AU DUR- (81) BG CA CZ EE HU LT LV NO PL RO SI SK US ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES CISSEMENT, AINSI QUE PROCEDE (51)6 E04D 3/362, 13/12 ET DISPOSITIF POUR SA FABRICA- FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). TION (11) WO 99/55982 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (71) MANNESMANN AG [DE/DE]; Mannes- (21) PCT/GB99/01260 mannufer 2, D–40213 Düsseldorf (DE). (51)6 E04D 13/18, F24J 2/20, F28F 3/12 (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) les États désignés sauf US) (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55984 (13) A1 (72, 75) KÄMEREIT, Wilhelm [DE/DE]; Bin- (21) PCT/AU99/00320 gener Weg 7, D–40229 Düsseldorf (DE). (30) 98303213.7 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP (24.04.1998) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (74) MEISSNER, Peter, E.; Patentanwaltsbüro (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Meissner & Meissner, Hohenzollerndamm (25) en (26) en 89, D–14199 Berlin (DE). (54) SEAM CLAMP • (30) PP 3292 29 Apr/avr 1998 AU (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • SERRE–JOINT (29.04.1998) CA CH CN CU CZ DK EE ES FI GB GD (71) LATCHWAYS PLC [GB/GB]; Redman GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD Road, Porte Marsh, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO 9PL (GB). (54) • HEAT EXCHANGE ASSEMBLY RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (for all designated States except / pour tous ENSEMBLE D’ECHANGE THER- UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM les États désignés sauf US) • MIQUE KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (72, 75) ATKINSON, Geoffrey, Fraser [GB/GB]; 8 Jockey Lane, Bromham, (71, 72) MORRIS, Geoffrey, R. [AU/AU]; 74 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT Loftus Street, Bemboka, NSW 2550 (AU). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2EZ (GB). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) WATKINS, David et al. / etc.; Urqu- (74) PIZZEYS PATENT & TRADEMARK hart–Dykes & Lord, 91 Wimpole Street, ATTORNEYS; P.O. Box 291, Woden, ACT London W1M 8AH (GB). 2606 (AU). (51)6 E04D 1/20 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (11) WO 99/55981 (13) A1 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (21) PCT/US99/08946 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (25) en (26) en UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (30) 09/067,551 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (28.04.1998) (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). TG). 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(51)6 E04F 13/04, E04C 2/32 (51)6 E04F 21/04, B44C 1/24, B44F 9/04, (74) PATENTBÜRO BÜCHEL & PARTNER B28B 7/00, C04B 28/10 // (C04B 28/10, AG; Letzanaweg 25, FL–9495 Triesen (LI). (11) WO 99/55985 (13) A1 7:02, 14:20, 24:38) (81) AL AM (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) (21) PCT/NO99/00118 (11) WO 99/55987 (13) A1 AT (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) AU (Petty patent) AZ BA BB BG (Utility mo- (22) 7 Apr/avr 1999 (07.04.1999) (21) PCT/FR99/01009 del / modèle d’utilité) BR (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) BY (Utility model / (25) no (26) en (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) modèle d’utilité) CA CH CN (Utility mo- (30) 19981622 8 Apr/avr 1998 NO (25) fr (26) fr del / modèle d’utilité) CU CZ CZ (Utility (08.04.1998) model / modèle d’utilité) DE DE (Utility (30) 98/05331 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR model / modèle d’utilité) DK DK (Utility (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (28.04.1998) model / modèle d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES (Utility model (54) • USE OF A PLATE, ESPECIALLY A (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) / modèle d’utilité) FI FI (Utility model / VACUUM FORMED PLATE modèle d’utilité) GB GD GE (Utility mo- (54) METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COA- UTILISATION D’UNE PLAQUE, NO- • del / modèle d’utilité) GH (Utility model • TING WITH DECORATIVE PAT- / modèle d’utilité) GM HR HU (Utility TAMMENT D’UNE PLAQUE FORMEE TERNS, MINERAL COATING AND SOUS VIDE model / modèle d’utilité) ID IL IN IS JP TOOLS FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME KE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) KG (71) ISOLA AS [NO/NO]; N–3670 Notodden • PROCEDE DE REALISATION (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) KP KR (NO). D’ENDUIT A MOTIFS DECORA- (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) KZ (Utility TIFS, ENDUIT MINERAL ET OUTILS model / modèle d’utilité) LC LK LR LS (72) JOHNSEN, Finn; Fr. Nansens gate 9, PERMETTANT LA MISE EN OEUVRE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) LT LU N–3679 Notodden (NO). DU PROCEDE LV MD (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) MG MK MN MW MX (Utility model / (74) OSLO PATENTKONTOR AS; Postboks (71, 72) SOURON, Claude [FR/FR]; La modèle d’utilité) NO NZ PL (Utility model 7007 M, N–0306 Oslo (NO). Chaıˆntre, Saint Gondon, F–45500 Gien / modèle d’utilité) PT RO RU (Utility model (FR). / modèle d’utilité) SD SE SG SI SK SK (81) CA CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ HU PL; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (74) MONCHENY Michel et al. / etc.; Ca- (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) TM TR FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). binet Lavoix, 2, Place d’Estienne d’Orves, (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) TT UA F–75441 Paris Cedex 09 (FR). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) UG US Published / Publiée : (c) (81) BR CN HU KR TR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE UZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) VN DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG (51)6 E04F 15/14 SE). ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ (11) WO 99/55986 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF (21) PCT/GB99/01118 BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE (51)6 E04H 1/12 SN TD TG). (22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55988 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/EP99/02924 (30) 9808902.2 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB (51)6 E04H 12/08, E04B 1/58, E04C 3/09 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (28.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/55989 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) PP 3222 29 Apr/avr 1998 AU (21) PCT/ZA99/00026 (54) • MOVEMENT JOINT (29.04.1998) • JOINT POUR MOBILITE (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (30) PP 8806 22 Feb/fév 1999 AU (71) VEXCOLT (UK) LIMITED [GB/GB]; 49 (22.02.1999) (25) en (26) en Woolmer Way, Woolmer Trading Estate, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 9QE (GB). (30) PP 8807 22 Feb/fév 1999 AU (30) 98/3648 30 Apr/avr 1998 ZA (for all designated States except / pour tous (22.02.1999) (30.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) DEVLIN, Seamus, Michael [GB/GB]; Stairs Hill Barn, Stairs Hill, Empshot, Nr (54) • BOOTH FOR MANUFACTURING AND (54) • STRUCTURAL STEEL ELEMENTS DISTRIBUTING FOOD Selborne, Hampshire GU33 6HZ (GB). • ELEMENT DE CONSTRUCTION EN • KIOSQUE DESTINE A LA FABRICA- ACIER (74) BROOKS, Nigel; Hill Hampton, East TION ET A LA DISTRIBUTION DE Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 1QN PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES (71) ANDREW SATCOM AFRICA [ZA/ZA]; (GB). 11 Commerce Crescent West, Eastgate, (71) PIZZAGROUP SRL [IT/IT]; Viale Trieste, Sandton 2146 (ZA). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA 15, I–33170 Pordenone (IT). PIZZA- (for all designated States except / pour tous CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GROUP SRL [AU/AU]; 250 Sailors Bay les États désignés sauf US) GH GM HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ Road, North Bridge, NSW 2063 (AU). LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN WORLDCLASSIC AG [LI/LI]; Aeules- (72, 75) HAYES, Michael, D. [ZA/ZA]; 1st MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG trasse 5, FL–9490 Vaduz (LI). floor, Bouhof, 31 Robin Hood Road, Robin- SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN (for all designated States except / pour tous dale, Randburg 2194 (ZA). YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL les États désignés sauf US) SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (74) DUNLOP, Alan, J., S. et al. / etc.; Hahn RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (72, 75) BELLOTTO, Carlo [IT/IT]; Via & Hahn Inc., 222 Richard Street, Hatfield, FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); Foscolo, 1, I–Fiume Veneto (IT). RIGA, Pretoria 0083 (ZA). OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML Renato [IT/IT]; Piazza Aquileia, 23, MR NE SN TD TG). I–Zompicchia Codroipo (IT). PARMA, Cor- (81) BR CA CN ID IN MX US. nelia [IT/CH]; Via Matorell, 5, CH–6925 Montagnola (CH). 44/1999 12860 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 E05B 49/00, H01H 13/06, 9/02 (54) • REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (72, 75) LAWRIE, Mark [FR/FR]; "La Belle BOITIER DE TELECOMMANDE Etoile", F–45600 Lion en Sullias (FR). (11) WO 99/55990 (13) A1 • TOURTE, Jean–Luc [FR/FR]; 10, Résidence du Moulin à Vent, F–45250 (21) PCT/DE99/01205 (71) SIEMENS AUTOMOTIVE S.A. [FR/FR]; Avenue du Mirail, Boıˆte postale 1149, Briare (FR). (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) F–31036 Toulouse Cedex (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous (74) MONCHENY, Michel; Cabinet Lavoix, 2, (25) de (26) de les États désignés sauf US) place d’Estienne d’Orves, F–75441 Paris Cedex 09 (FR). (30) 198 18 920.6 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE (72, 75) CHAILLIE, Frédéric [FR/FR]; 25 ter, (28.04.1998) route de Gratentour, F–31140 Pechbonnieu (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (FR). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (74) EPPING, Wilhelm; Siemens Automotive KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) • HOUSING PART WITH AN ACTUA- S.A., Postfach 22 13 17, D–80503 München MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT TING ELEMENT (DE). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT • PARTIE DE BOITIER POURVUE D’UN UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH ORGANE D’ACTIONNEMENT (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (71) MARQUARDT GMBH [DE/DE]; (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR Schlossstrasse 16, D–78604 Rie- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF theim–Weilheim (DE). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (51)6 E05D 9/00, B26F 3/00 (for all designated States except / pour tous TG). les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55993 (13) A1 (72, 75) SACHS, Ekkehard [DE/DE]; Aldin- (21) PCT/EP99/02871 6 gerstrasse 16, D–78549 Spaichingen (DE). (51) E05G 5/00, E06B 5/00, G07C 9/02 (74) OTTEN, Herbert et al. / etc.; Karlstrasse (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (11) WO 99/55995 (13) A1 8, D–88212 Ravensburg (DE). (25) de (26) de (21) PCT/IB99/00786 (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (30) 98107699.5 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (28.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98/3611 29 Apr/avr 1998 ZA (51)6 E05B 49/00, G07F 7/12, H04L 9/32 (54) • HINGE COMPONENT BLANK MADE (29.04.1998) FROM A ROLLED OR DRAWN PRO- (11) WO 99/55991 (13) A2 FILED MATERIAL STRIP (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • EBAUCHE DE PARTIE DE CHAR- (54) AN ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM (21) PCT/DE99/01234 NIERE REALISEE A PARTIR D’UNE • SYSTEME DE COMMANDE D’ACCES (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) BANDE DE MATERIAU PROFILE • LAMINE OU ETIRE (71, 72) THOMAS, Malcolm, William (25) de (26) de (71, 72) WEBER, Norbert [DE/DE]; Rennbahn [ZA/ZA]; Extension 12, 12 Cliffside Cres- cent, Northcliff, Johannesburg 2115 (ZA). (30) 198 19 232.0 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE 9–11, D–52062 Aachen (DE). (29.04.1998) (74) NACHENIUS, Elizabeth; IN–Patents Jo- (74) FÜSSEL, Michael et al. / etc.; Brahmss- hannesburg, 3rd ﬂoor, 23 Wellington Road, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) trasse 29, D–42289 Wuppertal (DE). Parktown, Johannesburg 2193 (ZA). (54) AUTHENTICATION METHOD (81) CA CN CZ JP MX PL US; EP (AT BE CH • (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC PROCEDE D’AUTHENTIFICATION CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB • NL PT SE). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT München (DE). (51)6 E05F 11/48 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (for all designated States except / pour tous UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/55994 (13) A1 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (72, 75) GEORGIADES, Jean [GR/DE]; Unge- (21) PCT/FR99/01027 rerstrasse 68 A, D–80805 München (DE). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (25) fr (26) fr TG).

(81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (30) 98/05412 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (29.04.1998) (51)6 E06B 3/96 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/55996 (13) A1 (51)6 E05B 49/00, 19/04 (54) • DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A (21) PCT/EP99/02707 (11) WO 99/55992 (13) A1 WINDOW ON A VEHICLE DOOR WINDOW LIFT (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02669 DISPOSITIF DE SUPPORT D’UNE • (25) de (26) de VITRE SUR UN LEVE–VITRE DE (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) PORTE DE VEHICULE (30) 198 18 632.0 25 Apr/avr 1998 DE (25) fr (26) fr (25.04.1998) (71) MERITOR LIGHT VEHICLE SYS- (30) 98/05176 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR TEMS – FRANCE [FR/FR]; 105, route (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (24.04.1998) d’Orléans, F–45000 Sully sur Loire (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • DEVICE FOR AN ANGLE JOINT OF (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) les États désignés sauf US) PLASTIC HOLLOW SECTIONS 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12861

• DISPOSITIF POUR UN ASSEMBLAGE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) SHELL INTERNATIONALE RE- ANGULAIRE DE PROFILES CREUX CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD SEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ B.V. EN PLASTIQUE GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG [NL/NL]; Carel van Bylandtlaan 30, KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD NL–2596 HR The Hague (NL). (71) VEKA AG [DE/DE]; Dieselstrasse 8, MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (for all designated States except / pour tous D–48324 Sendenhorst (DE). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA les États désignés sauf CA US) UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (72) OFFERS, Johannes–Ulrich; Paradiesfeld LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (71) SHELL CANADA LIMITED [CA/CA]; 5, D–48231 Hoetmar (DE). BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE 400–4th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P (74) HOFFMEISTER, Helmut; Goldstrasse 36, CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU 2H5 (CA). (only for / seulement pour CA) D–48147 Münster (DE). MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) CZ PL RU; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (72, 75) LOHBECK, Wilhelmus, Christianus, FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Maria [NL/NL]; Volmerlaan 6, NL–2288 GD Rijswijk (NL). (51)6 E21B 43/10, 29/10, F16L 11/12, 55/165, 9/12 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (51)6 E06C 1/397, B62B 1/12 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (11) WO 99/55999 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (11) WO 99/55997 (13) A1 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (21) PCT/DK99/00232 (21) PCT/EP99/02838 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (25) da (26) en (25) en (26) en (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (30) 0578/98 28 Apr/avr 1998 DK (30) 98303147.7 23 Apr/avr 1998 EP IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (28.04.1998) (23.04.1998) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TG). (54) • LADDER COMBINED WITH THREE (54) • FOLDABLE TUBE DIFFERENT TRANSPORT FUNC- 6 TUBE PLIABLE (51) E21D 20/00, 21/00 TIONS • • ECHELLE COMBINEE A TROIS (71) SHELL INTERNATIONALE RE- (11) WO 99/56001 (13) A1 FONCTIONS DE TRANSPORT SEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ B.V. (21) PCT/SE99/00626 [NL/NL]; Carel van Bylandtlaan 30, (71, 72) LINDBERG, Henrik [DK/DK]; Bre- NL–2596 HR The Hague (NL). (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) gentved Alle 19A, DK–2820 Gentofte (DK). (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) en (26) en (74) CHAS. HUDE A/S; H.C. Andersens Bou- les États désignés sauf CA US) levard 33, DK–1553 Copenhagen V (DK). (71) SHELL CANADA LIMITED [CA/CA]; (30) 9801476–4 27 Apr/avr 1998 SE (27.04.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY 400 – 4th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 2H5 (CA). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (only for / seulement pour CA) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) DEVICE FOR A ROCK WALL (72, 75) LOHBECK, Wilhelmus, Christianus, • MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Maria [NL/NL]; Volmerlaan 6, NL–2288 • DISPOSITIF POUR MUR DE ROCHE RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT GD Rijswijk (NL). UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (71, 72) ERIKSSON, Håkan [SE/SE]; Stege- bergsvägen 81, S–686 96 Östra Ämtervik GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (SE). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (74) HYNELL, Magnus; Hynell Patenttjänst IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD AB, Patron Carls väg 2, S–683 40 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Hagfors/Uddeholm (SE). TG). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Published / Publiée : (c) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (51)6 E21B 7/06 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (11) WO 99/55998 (13) A1 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (21) PCT/AT99/00103 TG). d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR 6 LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (25) de (26) de (51) E21B 43/10, 29/10, F16L 11/12, 55/165 NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (11) WO 99/56000 (13) A1 (30) A 693/98 27 Apr/avr 1998 AT TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (27.04.1998) (21) PCT/EP99/03013 (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (54) • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DRIL- GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ LING A BOREHOLE IN THE GROUND (25) en (26) en CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR EF- TD TG). • (30) 98303146.9 23 Apr/avr 1998 EP FECTUER UN FORAGE (23.04.1998) (71, 72) LANDRICHTER, Wolfgang [AT/AT]; (51)6 E21F 1/14, E21D 19/00 Dörﬂ 3, A–4840 Vöcklabruck (AT). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56002 (13) A1 (74) HÜBSCHER, Gerhard et al. / etc.; Spit- (54) • DEFORMABLE LINER TUBE telwiese 7, A–4020 Linz (AT). • TUBAGE DEFORMABLE (21) PCT/AU99/00304 44/1999 12862 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (51)6 F01C 1/04 (51)6 F01L 1/24, 1/18

(25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/56004 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56006 (13) A1 (30) PP 3167 27 Apr/avr 1998 AU (21) PCT/EP99/02373 (27.04.1998) (21) PCT/DE99/01048 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 7 Apr/avr 1999 (07.04.1999) (22) 1 Apr/avr 1999 (01.04.1999) (54) • CABLE LINE STOPPING (25) de (26) de (25) de (26) de BARRAGE PAR LIGNES DE CABLES (30) 198 18 146.9 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE • (30) 198 12 856.3 8 Apr/avr 1998 DE (23.04.1998) (71) CERVETTO COURTICE SOLICITORS (08.04.1998) [AU/AU]; 58 South Street, Ipswich, QLD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 4305 (AU). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • VALVE GEAR OF AN INTERNAL les États désignés sauf US) (54) • EPICYCLOID AND HYPOCYCLOID COMBUSTION ENGINE ROTARY PISTON MACHINE WITH (72, 75) TRULOFF, Raymond, Gordon ROLLERS OR ROLLER SEGMENTS • MECANISME DE DISTRIBUTION [AU/AU]; (AU). ROHL, Kevin, Gary AS SEALING MODULES D’UN MOTEUR A COMBUSTION [AU/AU]; 58 South Street, Ipswich, QLD INTERNE MOTEURS A PISTON ROTATIF EPI- 4305 (AU). • CYCLOIDAUX ET HYPOCYCLOI- (71) INA WÄLZLAGER SCHAEFFLER (74) INTELLPRO; Patent and Trade Mark DAUX COMPRENANT DES ROU- OHG [DE/DE]; Industriestrasse 1–3, Attorneys, P.O. Box 1339, Brisbane, QLD LEAUX OU DES SEGMENTS DE D–91074 Herzogenaurach (DE). 4001 (AU). ROULEAUX COMME MODULES (for all designated States except / pour tous D’ETANCHEITE les États désignés sauf US) (81) AU ID PL US ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (71, 72) JURASCHKA, Ernst [DE/DE]; Schel- (72, 75) SPEIL, Walter [DE/DE]; Frie- SE). menäckerstrasse 28, D–71272 Renningen drich–Ebert–Strasse 60b, D–85055 Ingol- (DE). stadt (DE).

(51)6 E21F 17/18, E21D 15/46 (81) AT CA CN CZ IL JP KP KR MK MX PL (81) DE JP KR US. RO RU TR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (11) WO 99/56003 (13) A1 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/US99/08844 (51)6 F01L 1/24 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56007 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en 6 (51) F01D 25/12, F02C 7/12 (21) PCT/EP99/02402 (30) 60/083,678 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (30.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56005 (13) A1 (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/US99/06593 (25) de (26) de (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR (22) 25 Mar/mar 1999 (25.03.1999) (30) 198 18 893.5 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE LOAD RATE MONITORING (28.04.1998) • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL DE CON- (25) en (26) en TROLE DE TAUX DE CHARGE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/067,593 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (71) THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED (27.04.1998) (54) • HYDRAULIC VALVE–PLAY COMPEN- STATES OF AMERICA, represented by SATION ELEMENT THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPART- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • ELEMENT HYDRAULIQUE DE COM- MENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SER- PENSATION DE JEU DE SOUPAPE VICES [US/US]; Centers for Disease Con- (54) • COOLING SCHEME FOR TURBINE trol and Prevention, N.E. Room 500, 255 HOT PARTS (71) MWP MAHLE–J.WIZEMANN– East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30333 • STRUCTURE DE REFROIDISSE- PLEUCO GMBH [DE/DE]; Haldenstrasse (US). MENT POUR LES PARTIES CHAUDES 7, D–70376 Stuttgart (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous D’UNE TURBINE (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) les États désignés sauf US) (71) SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE POWER (72, 75) HOWIE, Wayne, L. [US/US]; 3514 CORPORATION [US/US]; 4400 Alafaya (72, 75) LECHNER, Martin [AT/DE]; Im Strong Road, Spokane, WA 99208 (US). Trail MC 301, Orlando, FL 32826–2399 Feldle 24, D–70378 Stuttgart (DE). OWENS, John, K. [US/US]; Apartment 38, (US). 1823 W. Northridge Court, Spokane, WA (74) HUNEKOHL, Martin; Mahle GmbH, Pa- 99208 (US). (72) HULTGREN, Kent, Goran; 720 Wil- tentabteilung, Pragstrasse 26–46, D–70376 Stuttgart (DE). (74) SAMPLES, Kenneth, H. et al. / etc.; Fitch, liams Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789 (US). OWEN, Brian, Charles; Apartment 234, Even, Tabin & Flannery, Room 1600, 120 (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR 10600 Bloomﬁeld Drive, Orlando, FL 32825 South LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60603 (US). GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (US). DOWMAN, Steven, Wayne; 4024 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Woodsong Drive, Orlando, FL 32817 (US). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB NORDLUND, Raymond, Scott; Apartment GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE 904, 1700 Woodbury Road, Orlando, FL (51)6 F01L 13/00, 1/24 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV 32828 (US). SMITH, Ricky, Lee; 305 Sun MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Crest Court, Oviedo, FL 32765–9669 (US). (11) WO 99/56008 (13) A1 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (21) PCT/EP99/00798 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (74) ABELES, Daniel, C.; Eckert Seamans Che- GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA rin & Mellott, LLC, 44th ﬂoor, 600 Grant (22) 6 Feb/fév 1999 (06.02.1999) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (US). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (25) de (26) de IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (81) CA JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (30) 198 19 068.9 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE TG). (29.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (b) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12863

(54) • SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR A CAM (71) EMITEC GESELLSCHAFT FÜR EMIS- (22) 19 Mar/mar 1999 (19.03.1999) FOLLOWER OF A VALVE GEAR OF SIONSTECHNOLOGIE MBH [DE/DE]; AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION EN- Hauptstrasse 150, D–53797 Lohmar (DE). (25) de (26) de GINE (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 198 19 204.5 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE les États désignés sauf US) • ELEMENT D’APPUI POUR UN BAS- (29.04.1998) CULEUR D’UN MECANISME DE DIS- (72, 75) PETERS, Jürgen [DE/DE]; Mal- TRIBUTION D’UN MOTEUR A COM- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) venweg 13, D–53757 St. Augustin BUSTION INTERNE (DE). MAUS, Wolfgang [DE/DE]; Gut (54) • METHOD FOR PURIFYING WASTE (71) INA WÄLZLAGER SCHAEFFLER Horst, D–51429 Bergisch Gladbach (DE). GAS WITH TRIM ADJUSTMENT WIERES, Ludwig [DE/DE]; Oppelner OHG [DE/DE]; D–91072 Herzogenaurach PROCEDE D’EPURATION DE GAZ Strasse 2, D–51491 Overath (DE). VOIT, • (DE). RESIDUAIRES A REGLAGE DE PRE- Michael [DE/DE]; Max–Beckmann–Strasse (for all designated States except / pour tous CISION les États désignés sauf US) 42, D–51375 Leverkusen (DE). (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (74) KAHLHÖFER, Hermann; Bardehle, (72, 75) SCHNELL, Oliver [DE/DE]; Am Alten [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 Pagenberg, Dost, Altenburg, Geissler, Sportplatz 44, D–91085 Weisendorf (DE). München (DE). Isenbruck, Uerdinger Strasse 5, D–40474 (for all designated States except / pour tous Düsseldorf (DE). (74) INA WÄLZLAGER SCHAEFFLER les États désignés sauf US) OHG; D–91072 Herzogenaurach (DE). (81) DE JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (72, 75) HEINZE, Thomas [DE/DE]; (81) BR DE KR US. FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Föhrenweg 5, D–93173 Wenzenbach (DE). Published / Publiée : (c) (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (51)6 F01N 3/20, 3/32, 3/22 (51)6 F02D 29/06, 29/02, F01N 5/04, B60L (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI 11/14 (11) WO 99/56009 (13) A1 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/FR99/00958 (11) WO 99/56011 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (21) PCT/JP99/02209 (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (51)6 F02G 1/043, F01C 11/00 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (25) fr (26) fr (11) WO 99/56013 (13) A1 (25) ja (26) ja (30) 98/05405 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR (21) PCT/GB99/01290 (29.04.1998) (30) 10/118176 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (28.04.1998) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (54) • CATALYTIC CONTAINER DEVICE • DISPOSITIF DE POT CATALYTIQUE (54) • HYBRID CAR, AND METHOD AND (30) 9808780.2 25 Apr/avr 1998 GB APPARATUS FOR DRIVING HYBRID (25.04.1998) (71) RENAULT [FR/FR]; 34, quai du Point du CAR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Jour, F–92109 Boulogne Billancourt (FR). VOITURE HYBRIDE, ET PROCEDE (for all designated States except / pour tous • ET DISPOSITIF D’ENTRAINEMENT (54) IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO RO- les États désignés sauf US) • POUR LADITE VOITURE TARY PISTON MACHINES (72, 75) BLANCHARD, Eric [FR/FR]; 15, rue (71) HITACHI, LTD. [JP/JP]; 6, Kanda Suruga- • AMELIORATIONS PORTANT SUR du Levant, F–92380 Garches (FR). BO- dai 4–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 101–8010 DES MACHINES A PISTON ROTATIF NETTO, Robert [FR/FR]; 12, rue de la (JP). (71, 72) WESLAKE–HILL, Ian [GB/GB]; 64 Résistance, F–91290 Arpajon (FR). DUVAL, (for all designated States except / pour tous Thornhill Road, Llanishen, Cardiff CF4 6PF Hervé [FR/FR]; 131 A, route des Maisons, les États désignés sauf US) F–78400 Chatou (FR). (GB). (72, 75) SHIRAISHI, Takuya [JP/JP]; Hitachi (74) LAINE, Simon, James et al. / etc.; (74) FERNANDEZ, Francis; Renault Techno- Research Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd., 1–1, Wynne–Jones, Laine & James, Morgan Ar- centre, Sce 0267 – TCR AVA 0 56, 1, avenue Omikacho 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki cade Chambers, 33 St. Mary Street, Cardiff du Golf, F–78288 Guyancourt (FR). 319–1221 (JP). NOGI, Toshiharu [JP/JP]; CF1 2AB (GB). Hitachi Research Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd., (81) BR JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK 1–1, Omikacho 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Iba- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). raki 319–1221 (JP). OOSUGA, Minoru CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD [JP/JP]; Hitachi Research Laboratory, GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Hitachi, Ltd., 1–1, Omikacho 7–chome, KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (51)6 F01N 3/28, B01J 35/04 Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 (JP). SUKE- MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO GAWA, Yoshihiro [JP/JP]; Hitachi Research RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (11) WO 99/56010 (13) A1 Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd., 1–1, Omikacho UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (21) PCT/EP99/02586 (JP). BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (74) SAKUTA, Yasuo; Hitachi, Ltd., 5–1, (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM Marunouchi 1–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (25) de (26) de 100–8220 (JP).

(30) 198 19 202.9 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (29.04.1998) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (51)6 F02M 7/02, 15/02, 19/03

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56014 (13) A1 6 (54) • CONICAL HONEYCOMB BODY AND (51) F02D 41/14, G01N 27/417 (21) PCT/DE98/00988 METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME (11) WO 99/56012 (13) A1 (22) 8 Apr/avr 1998 (08.04.1998) • CORPS ALVEOLE CONIQUE ET SON PROCEDE DE FABRICATION (21) PCT/DE99/00784 (25) de (26) de 44/1999 12864 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Kallenbergstrasse 43, D–70825 Korn- (74) BABELUK, Michael; Babeluk–Krause, tal–Münchingen (DE). LOESCH, Gerd Mariahilfer Gürtel 39/17, A–1150 Wien (54) • ANTIDETONATING VAPORIZATION [DE/DE]; Gänsebergstrasse 25, D–70437 (AT). ACCELERATOR AND A PASSIVE Stuttgart (DE). RUECKLE, Markus ANTIDETONATING VAPORIZATION [DE/DE]; Obere Körschmühle, D–70567 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR ACCELERATOR Stuttgart (DE). BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE (Utility model / • ACCELERATEUR DE VAPORISATION modèle d’utilité) DK EE ES FI GB GD GE ANTIDETONANT ET ACCELERA- (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP TEUR DE VAPORISATION ANTI- FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG DETONANT PASSIF MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (71, 72) UNRAU, Alexander [DE/DE]; Rietber- (51)6 F03B UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS gerstrasse 4, D–33397 Rietberg (DE). MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (11) WO 99/56017 (13) A2 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (81) ; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/US99/08649 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Published / Publiée : (a) (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (25) en (26) en (51)6 F02M 45/12, 61/10, 61/16, 63/02 (30) 09/065,404 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (51)6 F04B 23/02, 53/16 (11) WO 99/56015 (13) A1 (24.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56019 (13) A1 (21) PCT/DE98/03581 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02530 (22) 7 Dec/déc 1998 (07.12.1998) (54) • HIGH TORQUE IMPULSE TURBINE • TURBINE A ACTION A COUPLE (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (25) de (26) de ELEVE (25) de (26) de (30) 198 18 200.7 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (71) UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC POWER (23.04.1998) CORP. [US/US]; 1145 Highbrook Street, (30) 198 18 141.8 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Akron, OH 44301 (US). (23.04.1998) (54) FUEL INJECTION VALVE (72) FELTENBERGER, Bruce, D.; 141 Bard (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • Drive, Hudson, OH 44236 (US). FEL- • SOUPAPE D’INJECTION DE CARBU- TENBERGER, Ronald, S.; 5265 West 55th (54) • METHOD FOR LIMITING THE PRES- RANT Street, Fairview, PA 16415 (US). SURE PROVIDED BY A HYDRAULIC PUMP (71) ROBERT BOSCH GMBH [DE/DE]; Post- (74) WEBER, Ray, L. et al. / etc.; Ren- PROCEDE POUR LIMITER LA PRES- fach 30 02 20, D–70442 Stuttgart (DE). ner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & We- • SION FOURNIE PAR UNE POMPE HY- (for all designated States except / pour tous ber, 1610 First National Tower, Akron, OH DRAULIQUE les États désignés sauf US) 44308–1456 (US). (72, 75) GRIESHABER, Hermann [DE/DE]; (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) TRW FAHRWERKSYSTEME GMBH Haldenstrasse 69, D–72631 Aichtal (DE). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE & CO. KG [DE/DE]; Hansaallee 190, GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP D–40547 Düsseldorf (DE). (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (for all designated States except / pour tous FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU les États désignés sauf US) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (72, 75) SPILLNER, Robert [DE/DE]; UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS 6 Brend’amourstrasse 49, D–40545 Düsseldorf (51) F02M 63/00, 63/02, 37/00 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (DE). GERIGK, Hans–Willi [DE/DE]; KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (11) WO 99/56016 (13) A1 Stemmerstrasse 8, D–46145 Oberhausen CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (DE). NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (21) PCT/DE98/03628 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) STENGER, WATZKE & RING; Kai- (22) 10 Dec/déc 1998 (10.12.1998) ser–Friedrich–Ring 70, D–40547 Düsseldorf (DE). (25) de (26) de (51)6 F03C 1/06, F04B 1/32 (81) JP US. (30) 198 18 385.2 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (11) WO 99/56018 (13) A1 (24.04.1998) (21) PCT/AT99/00104 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 F04C 2/04, 18/04, F01C 1/04, 17/06 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (54) • SEQUENCE VALVE IN A FUEL INJEC- (11) WO 99/56020 (13) A1 TION SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COM- (25) de (26) de BUSTION ENGINES (21) PCT/KR99/00208 (30) A 697/98 27 Apr/avr 1998 AT • SOUPAPE SUPPLEMENTAIRE D’UN (27.04.1998) (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) SYSTEME D’INJECTION DU CARBU- RANT D’UN MOTEUR A COMBUS- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en TION INTERNE (54) • AXIAL PISTON VARIABLE DISPLA- (30) 1998/15231 29 Apr/avr 1998 KR (71) ROBERT BOSCH GMBH [DE/DE]; Post- CEMENT MACHINE (29.04.1998) fach 30 02 20, D–70442 Stuttgart (DE). MOTEUR A CYLINDREE VARIABLE • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous A PISTONS AXIAUX les États désignés sauf US) (71) TCG UNITECH AKTIENGESELL- (54) • FLUID PUMP (72, 75) FAIX, Erhard [DE/DE]; Blu- SCHAFT [AT/AT]; Steiermärker Strasse 49, • POMPE menstrasse 14, D–71116 Gärtringen A–4560 Kirchdorf/Krems (AT). (DE). CLAUSS, Helmut [DE/DE]; Au- (71, 72) KIM, Chunkyung [KR/KR]; Hyundae gust–Lämmle–Strasse 38, D–71735 Eber- (72) THURNER, Jörg; Schulgasse 37, A–1180 APT 109/802 Joa–dong, Haeundae–ku, Pu- dingen (DE). LORENZ, Rainer [DE/DE]; Wien (AT). san 612–030 (KR). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12865

(74) KIM, Ikwhan; Chunsa Building 3F, (81) CN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (51)6 F16B 45/02, B60T 7/06, E04G 5/04 1677–14, Seocho–dong, Seocho–ku, Seoul ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 137–070 (KR). (11) WO 99/56025 (13) A1 (81) CN DE GB JP US. (21) PCT/FR99/00883 (51)6 F04F 5/54 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56023 (13) A1 (25) fr (26) fr (51)6 F04C 18/063 (21) PCT/IB99/00745 (30) 98/05115 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR (11) WO 99/56021 (13) A1 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (24.04.1998) (21) PCT/KR99/00152 (25) ru (26) ru (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 30 Mar/mar 1999 (30.03.1999) (30) 98107874 27 Apr/avr 1998 RU (54) • QUICK ASSEMBLING AND DISAS- (27.04.1998) SEMBLING DEVICE (25) ja (26) ja (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • DISPOSITIF D’ASSEMBLAGE ET DE (30) 1998/14883 27 Apr/avr 1998 KR DESASSEMBLAGE RAPIDE (27.04.1998) (54) • METHOD FOR OPERATING A PUMPING–EJECTION APPARATUS (71) BOSCH SYSTEMES DE FREINAGE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) AND APPARATUS FOR REALISING [FR/FR]; 126, rue de Stalingrad, F–93700 SAID METHOD Drancy (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • FIXED DISPLACEMENT SUCTION PROCEDE DE FONCTIONNEMENT • les États désignés sauf US) AND EXHAUST APPARATUS UTILI- D’UN APPAREIL DE POMPAGE ET ZING ROTARY PISTONS OF COAXIAL D’EJECTION ET APPAREIL PERMET- STRUCTURE (72, 75) GAUTIER, Jean–Pierre [FR/FR]; TANT DE METTRE EN OEUVRE CE 46 ter, avenue Louis Blanc, F–93600 • APPAREIL D’ASPIRATION ET PROCEDE Aulnay–sous–Bois (FR). ANTHERIEU, D’ECHAPPEMENT A DEPLACEMENT Frédéric [FR/FR]; 15, rue de Trucy, (71) PETRUKHIN, Evgueny Dmitrievich FIXE UTILISANT LES PISTONS F–94120 Fontenay–sous–Bois (FR). [RU/RU]; Maikovsky pereulok, 4, Novoros- ROTATIFS D’UNE STRUCTURE CO- LEBOISNE, Cédric [FR/FR]; 44 bis, sisk, 353900 (RU). AXIALE rue de Montreuil, F–75011 Paris (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous (71, 72) KIM, Eun, Kyue [KR/KR]; 108–203 les États désignés sauf US) (74) HOUPLAIN, Jacques; Bosch Systèmes de DooSan Apt., 50–4–1, JungWang–dong, Si- Freinage, Service Brevets, 126, rue de Sta- (71, 72) POPOV, Sergei Anatolievich [RU/HU]; Hung–si, KyungGi–do 429–450 (KR). lingrad, F–93700 Drancy (FR). Maria Kiralyne u. 54, H–1213 Budapest (81) CN JP US; EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (HU). (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) CA DE US.

6 6 (51) F16C (51)6 F04D 29/44 (51) F16B 39/02, 39/282, B24B 45/00 (11) WO 99/56026 (13) A2 (11) WO 99/56022 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56024 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/09320 (21) PCT/GB98/01215 (21) PCT/AU99/00313 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (30) 60/083,555 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) PP 3152 23 Apr/avr 1998 AU (23.04.1998) (29.04.1998) (54) MIXED FLOW PUMP • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • POMPE A PIGNONS (54) • THREADED FASTENER WITH A TIL- (54) • LINEAR MOTION BEARING AS- (71) EBARA CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 11–1, TING, SELF–LOCKING NUT SEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL PERFOR- Haneda Asahi–cho, Ohta–ku (JP). UNIVER- MANCE ENHANCING FEATURES SITY COLLEGE LONDON [GB/GB]; • FIXATION FILETEE A ECROU AUTO– BLOQUANT ET BASCULANT • PATIN A MOUVEMENT LINEAIRE IN- Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE (GB). TEGRANT DES DISPOSITIFS AME- (for all designated States except / pour tous (71, 72) MATTHEWS, Norman, Leslie LIORANT LES PERFORMANCES les États désignés sauf US) [AU/AU]; 18 Cliff Way, P.O. Box 736, Claremont, WA 6010 (AU). (71) THOMSON INDUSTRIES, INC. (72, 75) GOTO, Akira [JP/JP]; Ebara Research [US/US]; Two Channel Drive, Port Wa- Co., Ltd., 2–1, Honfujisawa 4–chome, Fu- (74) LORD & COMPANY; 4 Douro Place, shington, NY 11050 (US). jisawa–shi, Kanagawa–ken 251–8502 (JP). West Perth, WA 6005 (AU). (for all designated States except / pour tous ASHIHARA, Kosuke [JP/JP]; Ebara Re- les États désignés sauf US) search Co., Ltd., 2–1, Honfujisawa 4–chome, (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Fujisawa–shi, Kanagawa–ken 251–8502 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (72, 75) WEISS, Walter, W. [US/US]; 149 Oak (JP). SAKURAI, Takaki [JP/JP]; Ebara GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552 (US). Corporation, 11–1, Haneda Asahi–cho, KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV KIM, Eric [US/US]; 142–28 29th Avenue, Ohta–ku, Tokyo 144–8510 (JP). SUZUKI, MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Flushing, NY 11354 (US). LYON, Gregory, Masatoshi [JP/JP]; Ebara Corporation, RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT S. [US/US]; 129A Fenimore Road, Mamaro- 11–1, Haneda Asahi–cho, Ohta–ku, To- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH neck, NY 10543 (US). NG, Alison [US/US]; kyo–144–8510 (JP). ZANGENEH, Mehr- GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Apartment 3F, 445 East 14th Street, New dad [GB/GB]; University College London, (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP York, NY 10009 (US). GREENFIELD, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Tor- (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR Thomas, F. [US/US]; Apartment 2B, 550 rington Place, London WC1E 7JE (GB). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF New Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 (US). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (74) GILL JENNINGS & EVERY; Broadgate TG). (74) CARTER, David, M. et al. / etc.; Dilworth House, 7 Eldon Street, London EC2M 7LH & Barrese, 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, (GB). Uniondale, NY 11553 (US). 44/1999 12866 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA PALIER LISSE DE VILEBREQUIN (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD POUR MOTEURS A PISTON ALTER- GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG NATIF (25) de (26) de KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (30) 298 07 486.9 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (71) BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE (24.04.1998) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT [DE/DE]; Patentabteilung AJ–3, D–80788 München UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (DE). BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • ELASTIC ANTISTATIC COUPLING CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU les États désignés sauf US) ELEMENT MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (72, 75) WIMMER, Rudolf [AT/AT]; Tröstlberg • ELEMENT D’ACCOUPLEMENT ANTI- GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 74, A–4431 Haidershofen (AT). MAYR, STATIQUE ELASTIQUE Karl [AT/AT]; Wanzenöd 54, A–4441 Behamberg (AT). MALISCHEW, Franz (71) TSCHAN GMBH [DE/DE]; Zweibrücker (51)6 F16C 9/02 [AT/AT]; Fachschulstrasse 16, A–4400 Steyr Strasse 104, D–66538 Neunkirchen (DE). (AT). KEBER, Andreas [AT/AT]; Wagners- (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/56027 (13) A1 trasse 13, A–4400 Steyr (AT). les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/EP99/02442 (74) BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE (72, 75) MASKE, Joachim [DE/DE]; Buchen- AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Patentabtei- weg 1, D–66459 Kirkel (DE). (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) lung AJ–3, D–80788 München (DE). (74) NEIDL–STIPPLER, Cornelia, E.; (25) de (26) de (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Rauchstrasse 2, D–81679 München (DE). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (30) 198 19 080.8 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (81) AU (Petty patent) BR (Utility model / (29.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) modèle d’utilité) MX (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) PL (Utility model / modèle (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 6 d’utilité) US ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE (51) F16C 33/41 DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (54) MACHINE HOUSING WITH A SPLIT • SE). BEARING ARRANGEMENT, ESPE- (11) WO 99/56029 (13) A1 CIALLY A SLIDING BEARING IN A (21) PCT/NL99/00251 Published / Publiée : (c) RECIPROCATING PISTON MACHINE (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) • CARTER DE MACHINE PRESENTANT 6 UN ENSEMBLE PALIER DIVISE, NO- (51) F16D 65/853, 55/36 (25) en (26) en TAMMENT UN PALIER LISSE DE MO- (11) WO 99/56031 (13) A1 TEUR A PISTON ALTERNATIF (30) 1009025 28 Apr/avr 1998 NL (28.04.1998) (21) PCT/GB99/01243 (71) BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT [DE/DE]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) Patentabteilung AJ–3, D–80788 München (DE). (54) • CAGE WITH IMPROVED MASS DIS- (25) en (26) en (for all designated States except / pour tous TRIBUTION, AND BALL BEARING (30) 9808765.3 25 Apr/avr 1998 GB les États désignés sauf US) COMPRISING SUCH CAGE (25.04.1998) CAGE A REPARTITION DE MASSE (72, 75) WIMMER, Rudolf [AT/AT]; Tröstlberg • AMELIOREE, ET ROULEMENT A (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 74, A–4431 Haidershofen (AT). WOLF, Jo- BILLES COMPRENANT LADITE hann [DE/DE]; Beethovenstrasse 17 B, CAGE (54) LIQUID–IMMERSED DISC BRAKE D–85521 Ottobrunn (DE). KEBER, An- • FREIN A DISQUE IMMERGE DANS dreas [AT/AT]; Wagnerstrasse 13, A–4400 (71) SKF ENGINEERING & RESEARCH • UN LIQUIDE Steyr (AT). CENTRE B.V. [NL/NL]; P.O. Box 2350, NL–3430 DT Nieuwegein (NL). (71) MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE BRA- (74) BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE (for all designated States except / pour tous KING SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Patentabtei- les États désignés sauf US) [GB/GB]; 21 Suttons Park Avenue, Suttons lung AJ–3, D–80788 München (DE). (72, 75) FIERLING, Yannick, Pierre, Hu- Business Park, Reading, Berks RG6 1LA (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI bert [FR/NL]; Van Vollenhovenlaan 187, (GB). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). NL–3527 JD Utrecht (NL). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) Published / Publiée : (c) (74) DE BRUIJN, Leendert, C.; Nederlandsch Octrooibureau, Scheveningseweg 82, P.O. (72, 75) MUELLER, Jan–Peter [DE/DE]; Os- Box 29720, NL–2502 LS The Hague (NL). kar von Miller Platz 1, D–83607 Holzkirchen (51)6 F16C 9/02 (DE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (11) WO 99/56028 (13) A1 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (74) WAITE, Anthony, William et al. / etc.; GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Marks & Clerk, Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street (21) PCT/EP99/02443 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Queensway, Birmingham B1 1TT (GB). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (81) BR IN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (25) de (26) de UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Published / Publiée : (c) (30) 198 19 081.6 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (29.04.1998) (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (51)6 F16D 65/853 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (11) WO 99/56032 (13) A1 (54) • SPLIT BEARING ARRANGEMENT IN TG). A MACHINE HOUSING, ESPECIALLY (21) PCT/GB99/01331 A CRANKSHAFT SLIDING BEARING FOR RECIPROCATING PISTON MA- (51)6 F16D 3/50, 3/68, C08K 5/00 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) CHINES (11) WO 99/56030 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en • ENSEMBLE PALIER DIVISE, PLACE DANS UN BOITIER, NOTAMMENT (21) PCT/DE99/01224 (30) 9808984.0 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB (29.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12867

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[US/US]; kar von Miller Platz 1, D–83607 Holzkirchen TESSES VARIABLE EN CONTINU 47603 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, MI (DE). 48170–2429 (US). (71) TOROTRAK (DEVELOPMENT) LIMI- (74) WAITE, Anthony, William et al. / etc.; (for all designated States except / pour tous TED [GB/GB]; 1 Aston Way, Leyland, Lan- Marks & Clerk, Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street les États désignés sauf US) cashire PR5 3UX (GB). Queensway, Birmingham B1 1TT (GB). (for all designated States except / pour tous (72, 75) HENDRIAN, Michael [US/US]; 1035 les États désignés sauf US) (81) BR IN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK Walled Lake Villa Drive, Walled Lake, MI ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 48390 (US). (72, 75) DUTSON, Brian, Joseph [GB/GB]; 76 Ullswater Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manches- (74) ARTZ, John, S. et al. / etc.; Suite 250, Published / Publiée : (c) ter M29 7AQ (GB). DE FREITAS, Andrew, 28333 Telegraph Road, Southﬁeld, MI 48034 Damian [GB/GB]; 12 Beacon Road, Stan- (US). (51)6 F16F 3/12, B30B 15/02 dish, Wigan WN6 0SB (GB). (81) DE GB US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (74) BINGHAM, Ian, Mark; BTG International (11) WO 99/56033 (13) A1 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Limited, Patents Division, 10 Fleet Place, (21) PCT/IT99/00052 Published / Publiée : (c) Limeburner Lane, London EC4M 7SB (GB). (22) 1 Mar/mar 1999 (01.03.1999) (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (51)6 F16G 11/10 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/56035 (13) A1 (30) MI98A000923 29 Apr/avr 1998 IT (29.04.1998) (21) PCT/GB99/01252 (51)6 F16H 15/52 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56037 (13) A1 (54) • LONG LASTING RESILIENT ELE- (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/YU99/00001 MENT FOR PRESSES (22) 13 Jan/jan 1999 (13.01.1999) ELEMENT RESILIENT DURABLE (30) 9808879.2 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB • (28.04.1998) DESTINE A DES PRESSES (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) C.I.M.A. COMPAGNIA ITALIANA (30) P–197/98 30 Apr/avr 1998 YU MOLLE ACCIAIO S.P.A. [IT/IT]; Via (54) CLEAT (30.04.1998) Piave, 66, I–20040 Busnago (IT). • SERRE–CABLE (for all designated States except / pour tous • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) les États désignés sauf US) (71, 72) RENTON, Julian, Elwyn (54) CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRAC- [GB/GB]; Frankleigh Farm, Bath Road, • (72, 75) BELLAZZI, Emilio [IT/IT]; Via Piave, TION ROLLER TRANSMISSION 66, I–20040 Busnago (IT). 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IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA TG). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (51)6 F16F 15/10, B25B 27/00 (11) WO 99/56034 (13) A1 (51)6 F16H 15/38, 61/38, 57/04 (51)6 F16H 23/08, F15B 7/02, F16D 31/02 (21) PCT/US99/09577 (11) WO 99/56036 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56038 (13) A1 (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) (21) PCT/GB99/01273 (21) PCT/US98/08438 44/1999 12868 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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COMPRENANT UNE GARNITURE (21) PCT/EP99/02843 D’ETANCHEITE (81) DE; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (22) 24 Apr/avr 1999 (24.04.1999) GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71) NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 11–48, Nonakaminami 2–chome, (25) en (26) en Yodogawa–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka 532–0022 (30) 98201321.1 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP (51)6 F16J 1/14 (JP). (24.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/56041 (13) A1 les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/HU98/00043 (72, 75) HASHIGUCHI, Hideto [JP/JP]; Nippon Pillar Packing Co., Ltd., 541–1, (54) • TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, ESPE- (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) CIALLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE Aza–Utsuba, Shimouchigami, Sanda–shi, Hyogo 669–1333 (JP). UEDA, Taka- (25) en (26) en • SYSTEME DE TRANSMISSION, EN hisa [JP/JP]; Nippon Pillar Packing Co., PARTICULIER POUR VEHICULE A (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Ltd., 541–1, Aza–Utsuba, Shimouchigami, MOTEUR Sanda–shi, Hyogo 669–1333 (JP). 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(81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (51)6 F16K 37/00 (74) ROMMELMANN, Douglas, W. et al. / GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). etc.; Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, (11) WO 99/56047 (13) A2 L.L.P., South Tower, 1900 Pennzoil Place, 711 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002 (21) PCT/US99/08766 (US). (51)6 F16K 17/04, 24/04, E21B 34/04 (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (11) WO 99/56045 (13) A1 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (21) PCT/FR99/00936 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 60/083,021 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (24.04.1998) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (25) fr (26) fr UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (30) 09/285,268 2 Apr/avr 1999 US KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (30) 98/05260 27 Apr/avr 1998 FR (02.04.1999) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (27.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE MONITO- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (54) • DIFFERENTIAL RELIEF VALVE FOR RING DEVICE Published / Publiée : (c) FLEXIBLE SEA LINE • DISPOSITIF DE CONTROLE D’UNE SOUPAPE DE DECHARGE • SOUPAPE DIFFERENTIELLE POUR (51)6 F16L 11/15, B29D 23/18 CONDUITE FLEXIBLE SOUS– (71) ANDERSON, GREENWOOD LP MARINE (11) WO 99/56049 (13) A1 [US/US]; 43 Kendrick Street, Wrentham, (71) COFLEXIP [FR/FR]; 23, avenue de MA 02093 (US). (21) PCT/CH99/00179 Neuilly, F–75116 Paris (FR). (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (72) FRIEND, Ronald, G.; 99 Elm Street, les États désignés sauf US) Franklin, MA (US). JONES, Michael, A.; (25) de (26) de 2 Brian Drive, Bristol, RI 02809 (US). (72, 75) LE NOUVEAU, Joël [FR/FR]; 278, (30) 964/98 29 Apr/avr 1998 CH rue Victor Hugo, F–76480 Yainville (FR). (74) BATTERSBY, Gregory; Grimes & Bat- (29.04.1998) RETAILLEAU, Pascal [FR/FR]; 7, rue de tersby, LLP, Suite 405, Three Landmark (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) l’Herrengrie, F–59700 Marcq en Baroeul Square, P.O. 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GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP RING HIGH TEMPERATURE AND KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (72, 75) CAO, Donghui [CN/JP]; 6–401, PRESSURE CONDUITS, AND A SEA- MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU Chiyoda House, 1828, Niihari, LING DEVICE FOR REPAIRING HIGH SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG Chiyoda–machi, Niihari–gun, Ibaraki TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS 315–0051 (JP). CONDUITS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG • APPAREIL ET PROCEDE DE REPARA- KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (74) HIROSE, Kazuhiko; Ohkura Building, 4th TION DE CONDUITS HAUTE TEMPE- DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL ﬂoor, 1–2, Nishishinjuku 3–chome, Shin- RATURE ET HAUTE PRESSION, ET PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN juku–ku, Tokyo 160–0023 (JP). DISPOSITIF D’OBTURATION UTILISE DANS LA REPARATION DE CES CON- ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) CN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK DUITS ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71, 72) MAIMETS, Lembit [CA/CA]; Unit #2, (51)6 F16L 55/033, 3/10 27 West Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, (51)6 F16L 55/128, F15B 18/00, 20/00 Ontario L4B 1M8 (CA). (11) WO 99/56051 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56053 (13) A1 (74) BERESKIN & PARR; 40th ﬂoor, 40 King (21) PCT/FR99/00993 Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y2 (21) PCT/GB99/01070 (CA). 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(54) • LIGHT GUIDING DEVICE FOR AN (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG [DE/DE]; Ep- OBLONG LIGHT SOURCE plestrasse 225, D–70567 Stuttgart (DE). les États désignés sauf US) DISPOSITIF DE GUIDAGE DE LU- (for all designated States except / pour tous • (72, 75) TIEMANN, Carsten [DE/DE]; Am Jo- les États désignés sauf US) MIERE POUR SOURCE LUMINEUSE OBLONGUE hannisbach 35, D–33739 Bielefeld (DE). (72, 75) THOMS, Volker [DE/DE]; Wildbader (71) ZUMTOBEL STAFF GMBH [AT/AT]; (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Strasse 26, D–75365 Calw (DE). WURL, Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). Willi [DE/DE]; Rosenstrasse 39, D–71543 Schweizerstrasse 30, A–6850 Dornbirn (AT). Wüstenrot (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous (81) IN JP RU US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK les États désignés sauf US) ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) BRÜCKNER, Ingo et al. / etc.; Daimler- Chrysler AG, Intellectual Property Manage- (72, 75) HUTER, Johannes [AT/AT]; Moos 30, Published / Publiée : (c) ment, FTP – C 106, D–70546 Stuttgart (DE). A–6091 Götzens (AT). (81) CZ HU US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (74) HOLZER, Walter et al. / etc.; (51)6 F23C 11/04, F16K 3/08 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Börsegebäude, Schottenring 16, A–1010 Wien (AT). (11) WO 99/56061 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (81) AU CA CN JP KR NZ SG TR US; EP (AT (21) PCT/US99/06105 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (51)6 F17C 7/04, 9/02 LU MC NL PT SE). (22) 26 Mar/mar 1999 (26.03.1999) (11) WO 99/56057 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en 6 (21) PCT/US99/09137 (51) F23C 5/08, 3/00, F23M 13/00 (30) 09/067,924 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (28.04.1998) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56059 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/DE99/01150 (54) CYCLIC FLOW VALVE (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) • (30) 09/067,393 28 Apr/avr 1998 US • VANNE DE REGLAGE CYCLIQUE (28.04.1998) (25) de (26) de (71) GT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 198 18 083.7 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE [US/US]; 6437 South 144th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168 (US). (54) • FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING (23.04.1998) SYSTEM (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72) FORSYTHE, Alan, K.; 22809–107th Ave- • SYSTEME DE STOCKAGE DE FLUIDE nue S.W., Vashon, WA 98070 (US). 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(30) 09/067,967 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) FOURNIER, Arthur, E., Jr. et al. / etc.; (54) • THERMOELECTRIC WATER COOLER (28.04.1998) ABB Worldwide Boiler Business Area, Pa- • DISTRIBUTEUR THERMOELEC- tent Services, 2000 Day Hill Road, Windsor, TRIQUE D’EAU REFRIGEREE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CT 06095 (US). (71) OASIS CORPORATION [US/US]; 265 (54) MULTI–LAYER HEAT EXCHANGE • (81) AU BR CA CN CZ HU ID IN JP KR MX North Hamilton Road, Columbus, OH BED CONTAINING STRUCTURED PL SK UA ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK 43213–0150 (US). MEDIA AND RANDOMLY PACKED ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MEDIA (72) BUSICK, Louis, M.; 2769 Minerva • LIT D’ECHANGE THERMIQUE MUL- Lake Road, Columbus, OH 43213 (US). TICOUCHE CONTENANT UN MILIEU (51)6 F23R 3/40, F01N 3/28 BURROWS, Bruce, D.; 25555 West Ave- STRUCTURE ET UN MILIEU TASSE nue Stanford, Valencia, CA 91355–1101 ALEATOIREMENT (11) WO 99/56064 (13) A1 (US).

(71) MEGTEC SYSTEMS, INC. [US/US]; 830 (21) PCT/US99/09469 (74) LOWRY, Stuart, O.; Kelly Bauersfeld Lo- Prosper Road, De Pere, WI 54115 (US). wry & Kelley, LLP, Suite 1650, 6320 Canoga (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (US). (72) RUHL, Andreas, C., H.; 2894 Humboldt Road, Green Bay, WI 54301 (US). BLA- (25) en (26) en (81) AU CA JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ZEJEWSKI, Edward, G.; 812 Class Street, ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Green Bay, WI 54301 (US). THOMPSON, (30) 09/070,443 30 Apr/avr 1998 US William, L.; 18121 Gloria Circle, Villa Park, (30.04.1998) CA 92861 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 F25B 41/06, G05D 27/00 (74) BITTMAN, Mitchell, D.; Sequa Corpora- (54) • SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR A CA- (11) WO 99/56066 (13) A1 tion, 3 University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ TALYST 07601 (US). (21) PCT/US99/06335 • STRUCTURES DE SUPPORT POUR (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA UN CATALYSEUR (22) 23 Mar/mar 1999 (23.03.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (63) US 09/070,443 (CON) (25) en (26) en KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD 30 Apr/avr 1998 (30.04.1998) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (30) 09/069,788 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (71) CATALYTICA COMBUSTION SYS- RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (29.04.1998) TEMS, INC. [US/US]; 430 Ferguson Drive, UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS Mountain View, CA 94043–5272 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (for all designated States except / pour tous KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH les États désignés sauf US) (54) • ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED EXPAN- CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC SION VALVE NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (72, 75) DALLA BETTA, Ralph, A. [US/US]; GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). • ROBINET DETENDEUR A COM- 865 Doverton Square, Mountain View, CA MANDE ELECTRONIQUE 94040 (US). SCHLATTER, James, Ca- meron [US/US]; 1052 N. California Avenue, (71) AMERICAN STANDARD INC. [US/US]; (51)6 F23L 15/02, F28D 19/00, F23J 15/00, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (US). NICKOLAS, One Centennial Avenue, P.O. Box 261, Pis- F22D 1/36 Sarento, George [US/US]; 1569 Park Ridge cataway, NJ 08855–6820 (US). Drive, San Jose, CA 95118 (US). WILEY, (11) WO 99/56063 (13) A1 Walter [US/US]; 4243 Hyacinth Circle, (72) MEYER, Jonathan, M.; 812 Robert Place, South Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (US). Onalaska, WI 54650 (US). SIBIK, Lee, (21) PCT/US99/09237 L.; 1306 Third Avenue North, Onalaska, WI (74) WHEELOCK, E., Thomas et al. / etc.; 54650 (US). (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) Morrison & Foerster LLP, 755 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304–1018 (US). (74) O’DRISCOLL, William; The Trane Com- (25) en (26) en pany, 3600 Pammel Creek Road, La Crosse, (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY WI 54601–7599 (US). (30) 09/069,405 29 Apr/avr 1998 US CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (29.04.1998) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (54) • STEAM GENERATOR SYSTEM OPE- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV RATION UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT FONCTIONNEMENT DE SYSTEME • (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP UA UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE GENERATEUR DE VAPEUR (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (71) ABB AIR PREHEATER, INC. [US/US]; IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE Andover Road, Wellsville, NY 14895 (US). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU TG). MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (72) ANDERSON, David, K.; 25 Mapleshade GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Avenue, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Published / Publiée : (c) (US). COUNTERMAN, Wayne, S.;2 Lewis Road, Box 270 R.D., Wellsville, (51)6 F25B 21/02 (51)6 F25C 3/04 NY 14895 (US). PALKES, Mark;57 Butler Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033 (US). (11) WO 99/56065 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56067 (13) A1 PINNEKAMP, Friedrich; Dorfstrasse 181, CH–5463 Mellstorf (CH). PORLE, Kjell, (21) PCT/US99/08448 (21) PCT/AU99/00312 E., G.; Hogstorpsvagen 125, S–352 42 Vaxjo (SE). RINI, Michael, J.; 515 Slocum (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) Road, Hebron, CT 06248 (US). SEEBALD, (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en James, D.; 1932 Riverview Drive, Wells- ville, NY 14895 (US). SRINIVASACHAR, (30) 09/067,723 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) PP 3120 23 Apr/avr 1998 AU Srivats; 10 Podunk Road, Sturbridge, MA (28.04.1998) (23.04.1998) 01566 (US). TOQAN, Majed; 8 Riverview, Avon, CT 06001 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12873

(54) • SNOW MAKING METHOD AND AP- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY PARATUS CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (25) de (26) de PROCEDE ET APPAREIL POUR FA- GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE • KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV BRIQUER DE LA NEIGE (30) 198 18 993.1 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (28.04.1998) (71, 72) BUCCERI, Alﬁo [AU/AU]; 40 Wilston RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Road, Newmarket, QLD 4051 (AU). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (74) FISHER ADAMS KELLY; AMP Place, (54) REFRIGERATING DEVICE (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Level 13, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD • APPAREIL FRIGORIFIQUE (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 4000 (AU). • IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (71) BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUS- TG). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GERÄTE GMBH [DE/DE]; Hochstrasse GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE 17, D–81669 München (DE). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (72) GOMOLL, Günter; Hauptstrasse 79 c, 6 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (51) F26B 3/347, H05B 6/76, E04B 1/70 D–89275 Elchingen (DE). HOWE, Mi- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT chael; Herbrandtstrasse 15, D–89537 Gien- (11) WO 99/56072 (13) A1 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH gen (DE). GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (21) PCT/SE99/00720 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (81) SI TR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (25) sv (26) en TG). 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(74) DE BRUIJN, Leendert, C.; Nederlandsch (71) SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Octrooibureau, Scheveningseweg 82, P.O. & INSTRUMENTS, INC. [US/US]; 13020 Box 29720, NL–2502 LS The Hague (NL). Floyd Road, MS 3614, Dallas, TX 75243 (25) en (26) en (US). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (30) 09/067,411 27 Apr/avr 1998 US CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (72) ROY, Rajiv; 2900 Mountainview Place, (27.04.1998) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Plano, TX 75023–3467 (US). GLUCKS- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MAN, Michael, D.; 600 Legacy Drive (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT #1416, Plano, TX 75023 (US). WAHAWI- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT SAN, Weerakiat; 2711 Wentwood Drive (54) • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEA- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH E., Carrollton, TX 75007 (US). HASTEN, SURING THE THICKNESS OF THIN GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Paul, Harris; 2409 Stoneleigh Drive, Gar- FILMS NEAR A SAMPLE’S EDGE (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP land, TX 75044 (US). HARRIS, Charles, AND IN A DAMASCENE–TYPE (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR Kenneth; 9434 Hilldale Drive, Dallas, TX STRUCTURE. IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF 75231 (US). EPP, George, Charles; Route CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD 1, Box 117, Van Alstyne, TX 75495–9721 • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF SER- TG). (US). VANT A MESURER L’EPAISSEUR DE FILMS MINCES PRES DU BORD (74) MARTIN, Michael, E.; Akin, Gump, D’UN ECHANTILLON ET DANS UNE Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P., P.O. Box 688, STRUCTURE DE TYPE DAMASQUI- (51)6 G01B Dallas, TX 75313–0688 (US). NEE

(11) WO 99/56074 (13) A2 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, (21) PCT/IB99/00643 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (25) en (26) en Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (only for / seulement pour SE) (30) 98201343.5 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (24.04.1998) KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (72) BANET, Matthew, J.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). FUCHS, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA Martin; Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Eindhoven (NL). ROGERS, John, A.; Prof. (54) • ELEMENT COMPRISING A LAYER Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). STRUCTURE AND A CURRENT– DIRECTING MEANS 6 (51) G01B 11/06 (74) SCHOUTEN, Marcus, M.; Prof. Holstlaan • ELEMENT A STRUCTURE 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). EN COUCHES ET MOYEN (11) WO 99/56076 (13) A1 D’ORIENTATION D’UN COURANT (21) PCT/DE99/00834 (81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- (22) 23 Mar/mar 1999 (23.03.1999) NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, Published / Publiée : (c) NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). (25) de (26) de

(71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, (30) 198 18 190.6 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (51)6 G01B 11/06, H01L 21/3105, B24B 49/04 Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). (23.04.1998) (only for / seulement pour SE) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56078 (13) A1 (72) LENSSEN, Kars–Michiel, H.; Prof. Hol- (54) • CONTACTLESS MEASUREMENT OF (21) PCT/US99/09016 stlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). WALL THICKNESS (74) SCHRIJNEMAEKERS, Hubert, J., M.; • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven LA MESURE SANS CONTACT DE (NL). L’EPAISSEUR D’UNE PAROI (25) en (26) en

(81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (71) VMA GESELLSCHAFT FÜR VI- (30) 09/066,044 24 Apr/avr 1998 US FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). SUELLE MESSTECHNIK UND AUTO- (24.04.1998) MATISIERUNG MBH [DE/DE]; Gewer- begebiet, D–98704 Wümbach (DE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 G01B 11/00, 11/24, B23P 19/00 les États désignés sauf US) (54) • ENDPOINT DETECTION IN CHE- (11) WO 99/56075 (13) A1 (72, 75) KIESSLING, Bernd [DE/DE]; Gehre- MICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING ner Strasse 16, D–98704 Langewiesen (DE). (CMP) BY SUBSTRATE HOLDER (21) PCT/US99/08936 HERMANN, Peter [DE/DE]; Baumallee 23, ELEVATION DETECTION D–99326 Stadtilm (DE). TUCH, Carsten DETECTION D’EXTREMITE POUR (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) • [DE/DE]; Geschwister–Scholl–Strasse 37a, POLISSAGE MECANIQUE ET CHI- (25) en (26) en D–98701 Herschdorf (DE). MIQUE (CMP) PAR DETECTION D’ELEVATION D’UN PORTE SUB- (30) 09/069,056 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) LIEDTKE, Klaus et al. / etc.; Postfach 100 STRAT (28.04.1998) 956, D–99019 Erfurt (DE). (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (71) MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). [US/US]; 8000 South Federal Way, P.O. Box 6, Boise, ID 83707–0006 (US). (54) • INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD Published / Publiée : (c) FOR LEADS OF SEMICONDUCTOR (72) DOAN, Trung, T.; 1574 Shenandoah Drive, DEVICES 6 Boise, ID 83712 (US). • SYSTEME ET PROCEDE (51) G01B 11/06 D’INSPECTION DE CONDUC- (11) WO 99/56077 (13) A1 (74) PARKER, Paul, T.; Seed and Berry LLP, TEURS DE DISPOSITIFS SEMI– 6300 Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Avenue, CONDUCTEURS (21) PCT/IB99/00755 Seattle, WA 98104–7092 (US) et al. / etc. 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12875

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Kuroiso–shi, Tochigi–ken 325–0066 (JP). (74) BERESFORD, Keith, Denis, Lewis et al. / CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE YAMAMOTO, Kanshi [JP/JP]; 6–666, Sa- etc.; Beresford & Co., 2–5 Warwick Court, GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP kitama, Kuroiso–shi, Tochigi–ken 325–0033 High Holborn, London WC1R 5DJ (GB). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (JP). MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (74) TOMITA, Kazuko et al. / etc.; 7F CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS Yokohama HS–Building, 9–10, Kitasaiwai GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY 2–chome, Nishi–ku, Yokohama–shi, Kana- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH gawa 220–0004 (JP). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (81) NO US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 6 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (51)6 G01C 17/38 (51) G01C 21/00 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (11) WO 99/56079 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56081 (13) A2 TG). (21) PCT/US99/08466 (21) PCT/DE99/01145 6 (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) (51) G01C 22/02, G07C 5/08

(25) en (26) en (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/56083 (13) A1

(30) 09/065,873 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 198 18 473.5 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (21) PCT/GB99/01271 (24.04.1998) (24.04.1998) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (54) • ZERO COMPENSATION CALIBRA- (54) • METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE TION CIRCUIT FOR FLUXGATE POSITION OF A VEHICLE (30) 9808976.6 27 Apr/avr 1998 GB COMPASS (27.04.1998) PROCEDE DE DETERMINATION DE CIRCUIT D’ETALONNAGE ET DE • • LA POSITION D’UN VEHICULE COMPENSATION DU ZERO, DES- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TINE A UN COMPAS A SONDE (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (54) • ODOMETER [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (71) LASER TECHNOLOGY, INC. [US/US]; COMPTEUR KILOMETRIQUE München (DE). • 7070 South Tucson Way, Englewood, CO (for all designated States except / pour tous 80112 (US). (71, 72) BARTON, Martin, Douglas [GB/GB]; les États désignés sauf US) Broadgates, The Street, Roxwell, Chelm- (72) DUNNE, Jeremy, G.; 2686 E. Otero Place sford, Essex CM1 4PA (GB). #11, Littleton, CO 80122 (US). (72, 75) SCHUPFNER, Markus [DE/DE]; Wei- herweg 6, D–93051 Regensburg (DE). (74) REES, Alexander, Ellison et al. / etc.; (74) WAHL, John, R. et al. / etc.; Holland & Urquhart–Dykes & Lord, 91 Wimpole Street, (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Hart L.L.P., Suite 3200, 555 17th Street, P.O. London W1M 8AH (GB). Box 8749, Denver, CO 80201–8749 (US). Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (81) AU CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (51)6 G01C 19/72 (51)6 G01C 21/22, G09B 29/10 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (11) WO 99/56080 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56082 (13) A1 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (21) PCT/JP99/02163 (21) PCT/GB99/01275 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (25) ja (26) ja (25) en (26) en TG).

(30) 10/117114 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP (30) 9808692.9 23 Apr/avr 1998 GB Published / Publiée : (c) (27.04.1998) (23.04.1998) (30) 10/263056 17 Sep/sep 1998 JP 6 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51) G01D 3/00, F02D 41/14 (17.09.1998) (11) WO 99/56084 (13) A2 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • REFERENCING MAPS WITH RES- PECT TO DIGITISING APPARATUSES (21) PCT/DE99/01018 (54) • FIBER–OPTIC GYROSCOPE • PROCEDE DE REFERENCIATION GYROSCOPE A FIBRES OPTIQUES D’UNE CARTE A L’AIDE D’UN (22) 1 Apr/avr 1999 (01.04.1999) • APPAREIL DE CONVERSION EN CO- (71) TOKIMEC INC. [JP/JP]; 2–16–46, Minami ORDONNEES (25) de (26) de Kamata, Ohta–ku, Tokyo 144–0035 (JP). (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) YEOMAN GROUP PLC [GB/GB]; Chi- (30) 198 18 315.1 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE les États désignés sauf US) chester House, 278–282 High Holborn, (23.04.1998) London WC1V 7HA (GB). (72, 75) OKADA, Yoshiyuki [JP/JP]; 40–10, (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Kusakawa, Ujiie–machi, Shioya–gun, To- les États désignés sauf US) chigi–ken 329–1311 (JP). IMAMURA, (54) • DEVICE FOR RADIOMETRIC Yoshiaki [JP/JP]; 3–1, Ooaza Taka- (72, 75) AGNEW, Hugh, John [GB/GB]; Yeo- SENSOR SIGNAL MEASUREMENT kukou, Nasu–machi, Nasu–gun, To- man Marine Limited, The Shipyard, Bath • DISPOSITIF DE MESURE RADIOME- chigi–ken 325–0001 (JP). MOROHO- Road, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9YL TRIQUE DE SIGNAUX EMIS PAR DES SHI, Mikio [JP/JP]; 120–46, Midori–cho, (GB). DETECTEURS 44/1999 12876 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (72, 75) ELMERING, Kai [DE/DE]; Nie- East Shorewood Drive #245, Mercer Island, [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 derhöchstädter Strasse 18, D–61449 Stein- WA 98040 (US). München (DE). bach (DE). MARTIN, Edmund [DE/DE]; (for all designated States except / pour tous Friedrich–Stoltze–Strasse 77, D–65824 (74) BOROVOY, Roger, S.; Fish & Richardson les États désignés sauf US) Schwalbach (DE). P.C., Suite 100, 2200 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (US). (72, 75) BOLZ, Stephan [DE/DE]; Lehenweg (74) MANNESMANN VDO AG; Patent– 14, D–93102 Pfatter (DE). und Markenabteilung, Kruppstrasse 105, (81) CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES D–60388 Frankfurt am Main (DE). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 6 (81) KR MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (51) G01F 1/30 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56089 (13) A1 6 (51) G01D 5/34 (21) PCT/US98/08414 6 (51) G01D 3/08, G06F 1/26, B60R 16/02 (11) WO 99/56087 (13) A1 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56085 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/09174 (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/DE99/01019 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 1 Apr/avr 1999 (01.04.1999) (25) en (26) en (54) • SYSTEM FOR MEASURING VOLUME (25) de (26) de (30) 09/071,136 30 Apr/avr 1998 US AND FLOW RATE (30.04.1998) • SYSTEME DE MESURE DE VOLUME (30) 198 18 309.7 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE ET DE DEBIT (23.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71, 72) POSNER, Paul, H., Jr. [US/US]; P.O. (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • ENCODER WITH IMPROVED SEN- Box 26521, Benbrook, TX 76126 (US). SING RESOLUTION SCHAEFER, Clifford, L., II [US/US]; P.O. (54) • DEVICE FOR RADIOMETRIC Box 26521, Benbrook, TX 76126 (US). SENSOR SIGNAL MEASUREMENT • CODEUR PRESENTANT UNE RESO- LUTION DE DETECTION AMELIO- • DISPOSITIF DE MESURE RADIOME- REE (81) CA CN JP SG; EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ TRIQUE DE SIGNAUX EMIS PAR DES MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DETECTEURS (71) IMMERSION CORPORATION [US/US]; DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT 2158 Paragon Drive, San Jose, CA 95131 SE). (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (US). [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 München (DE). (72) SCHENA, Bruce, M.; 414 Pope Street, (51)6 G01F 1/48, A61M 1/00, G01L 19/00, (for all designated States except / pour tous Menlo Park, CA 94025 (US). G01F 1/34 les États désignés sauf US) (74) STEPHENS, L., Keith; Hickman Stephens (11) WO 99/56090 (13) A1 (72, 75) BOLZ, Stephan [DE/DE]; Lehenweg & Coleman, LLP, P.O. Box 52037, Palo Alto, 14, D–93102 Pfatter (DE). CA 94303–0746 (US). (21) PCT/FR99/00956 (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (81) AU CA CN JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (25) fr (26) fr (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (30) 98/05189 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 6 (51) G01D 18/00, G02B 7/00, G03F 3/08, (24.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) G09G 1/28, H04N 17/02, 1/46, 1/60 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56088 (13) A1 (51)6 G01D 5/165, 3/02 (54) FLOW RATE MEASURING DEVICE (21) PCT/US98/15707 • DISPOSITIF DE MESURE DE DEBIT (11) WO 99/56086 (13) A1 • (22) 20 Jul/juil 1998 (20.07.1998) (71) CORNEAL INDUSTRIE [FR/FR]; Parc (21) PCT/EP99/02075 (25) en (26) en d’Activités Pré–Mairy, F–74370 Pringy (22) 26 Mar/mar 1999 (26.03.1999) (FR). (30) 09/066,080 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) de (26) de (24.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) (30) 198 18 895.1 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) BOS, Gilles [FR/FR]; 124, route des (28.04.1998) Carasses, F–74330 La Balme de Sillingy (54) • METHOD TO ESTIMATE THE WHITE (FR). DUCOURNAU, Didier [FR/FR]; 4, (30) 198 34 477.5 31 Jul/juil 1998 DE POINT ON A DISPLAY DEVICE passage Louis Lévesque, F–44000 Nantes (31.07.1998) • PROCEDE PERMETTANT D’ESTIMER (FR). VITALLY, Guy [FR/FR]; 414, avenue Bonnatray, F–74370 Villaz (FR). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LE POINT BLANC D’UN DISPOSITIF D’AFFICHAGE (74) DRONNE, Guy et al. / etc.; Cabinet (54) ELECTRIC CIRCUIT FOR ADJUSTING • Beau de Loménie, 158, rue de l’Université, THE CHARACTERISTIC CURVE OF A (63) US 09/066,080 (CIP) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) F–75340 Paris Cedex 07 (FR). SENSOR • CIRCUIT ELECTRIQUE POUR AJUS- (71) ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED (81) CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES TER LA COURBE CARACTERIS- [US/US]; 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). TIQUE D’UN DETECTEUR 95110 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) MANNESMANN VDO AG [DE/DE]; les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 G01F 1/74 Kruppstrasse 105, D–60388 Frankfurt am Main (DE). (72, 75) GENTILE, Ronald, S. [US/US]; 3421 (11) WO 99/56091 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous El Camino Real #31, Atherton, CA 94027 les États désignés sauf US) (US). DANCIU, Ioana, M. [CA/US]; 9056 (21) PCT/GB99/01237 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12877

(22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (54) • REMOTE SENSOR HEAD FOR LASER (54) • ELECTRONIC SCALE FOR MOBILE LEVEL MEASUREMENT DEVICES USE (25) en (26) en • TETE DE TELECAPTEUR POUR • BALANCE ELECTRONIQUE DESTI- (30) 9808521.0 23 Apr/avr 1998 GB DISPOSITIFS DE MESURE DE NI- NEE A UN USAGE MOBILE (23.04.1998) VEAUX AU LASER (71) BIZERBA GMBH & CO. KG [DE/DE]; (30) 9820074.4 16 Sep/sep 1998 GB (71) MULTIWAVE SENSORS CORP. Wilhelm–Kraut–Strasse 65, D–72336 Balin- (16.09.1998) [CA/CA]; 32 Hall Crescent, Brampton, gen (DE). Ontario L6X 3J7 (CA). (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) les États désignés sauf US) (54) • MEASURING A GAS MASS FRAC- (72, 75) WEINUNDBROT, Hubert [DE/DE]; TION (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Tulpenstrasse 12, D–72379 Hechingen–Stein • PROCEDE DE MESURE D’UNE FRAC- CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (DE). TION DE MASSE GAZEUSE GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (74) WÖSSNER, Gottfried et al. / etc.; Uhland- (71) BG PLC [GB/GB]; 100 Thames Valley Park MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO strasse 14c, D–70182 Stuttgart (DE). Drive, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1PT (GB). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (for all designated States except / pour tous CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB les États désignés sauf US) LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (72, 75) LUND, Jonathan, Stuart [GB/GB]; 22 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Hastings Way, Ashby de la Zouch, Leices- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM tershire LE65 1EP (GB). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (74) MORGAN, David; BG plc, Intellectual Published / Publiée : (c) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Property Dept., 100 Thames Valley Park, (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Reading, Berkshire RG6 1PT (GB). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (51)6 G01F 23/296 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (81) JP NO US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56094 (13) A1 TG). (21) PCT/EP99/02828

(51)6 G01F 1/80 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (51)6 G01J 3/18

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(21) PCT/US99/06552 (30) 198 18 768.8 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE (21) PCT/US99/09270 (27.04.1998) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (54) METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETER- • (30) 60/083,471 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 09/066,954 28 Apr/avr 1998 US MINING THE FILLING LEVEL IN (29.04.1998) (28.04.1998) CONTAINERS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR DE- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TERMINER LE NIVEAU DE REMPLIS- (54) FLOW SENSOR SAGE DE RECIPIENTS (54) • CORRECTED CONCENTRIC SPEC- • TROMETER • DETECTEUR DE DEBIT (71) HEUFT SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH • SPECTROMETRE CONCENTRIQUE A (71) DATA INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION [DE/DE]; Brohltalstrasse 31–33, D–56659 CORRECTION [US/US]; 11 Industrial Drive, Mattapoisett, Burgbrohl (DE). MA 02739–0740 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) AMERICAN HOLOGRAPHIC, INC. les États désignés sauf US) [US/US]; 601 River Street, Fitchburg, MA (72) MILLER, Harold, M.; 71 Taylors Pond 01420 (US). Road, South Chatham, MA 02659 (US). (72, 75) HEUFT, Bernhard [DE/DE]; Lindens- (for all designated States except / pour tous WORINGER, Charles, A.; 33 McMenamy trasse 7, D–56659 Burgbrohl (DE). GOL- les États désignés sauf US) Drive, North Falmouth, MA 02556 (US). LER, Hans–Ulrich [DE/DE]; Rheinallee 68, D–53173 Bonn (DE). (72, 75) XIANG, Lian Qin [CN/US]; 42 Quarry (74) O’SHAUGHNESSY, Brian, P. et al. / etc.; Road, Acton, MA 01720 (US). MIKES, Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis, L.L.P., (74) ABITZ, Walter et al. / etc.; Poschingers- Thomas [US/US]; 149 Bennett Road, P.O. Box 1404, Alexandria, VA 22313–1404 trasse 6, D–81679 München (DE). Ashby, MA 01431 (US). (US). (81) BR CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (74) GAGNEBIN, Charles, L., III et al. / etc.; (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). LLP, Ten Post Ofﬁce Square, Boston, MA Published / Publiée : (c) 02109 (US). (81) AU CA JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK 6 6 (51) G01F 23/292 (51) G01G 19/44, 21/28 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56093 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56095 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (21) PCT/IB99/00845 (21) PCT/EP99/02408 (51)6 G01J 3/50 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56097 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en (25) de (26) de (21) PCT/US99/07095 (30) 09/069,447 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 198 19 135.9 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (29.04.1998) (29.04.1998) (22) 31 Mar/mar 1999 (31.03.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en 44/1999 12878 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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[IL/IL]; (11) WO 99/56119 (13) A1 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Cable Safety and Evaluation, Omer Industrial GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Park, P.O. Box 3019, 84965 Omer (IL). (21) PCT/EP99/02599 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (for all designated States except / pour tous (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR les États désignés sauf US) (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (72, 75) MELAMUD, Mordechai [IL/IL]; Yehu (25) de (26) de TG). Street 14, 84466 Beer–Sheva (IL). KOHN, Gabriel [IL/IL]; Sigalon Street 30, P.O. Box (30) 198 18 360.7 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE 1222, 84965 Omer (IL). (24.04.1998) (51)6 G01N 27/46 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) LUZZATTO, Kﬁr et al. / etc.; Luzzatto & (11) WO 99/56121 (13) A1 Luzzatto, P.O. Box 5352, 84152 Beer–Sheva (54) DEXTRAN–COATED SURFACE (IL). • (21) PCT/US99/07895 • SURFACE REVETUE DE DEXTRANE (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (71) FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM KARLS- CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB RUHE GMBH [DE/DE]; Weberstrasse (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE 5, D–76133 Karlsruhe (DE). CENTRE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 60/083,140 27 Apr/avr 1998 US SUISSE D’ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (27.04.1998) MICROTECHNIQUE S.A. [CH/CH]; Ja- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH quet–Droz 1, CH–2007 Neuchâtel (CH). 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REPRODUKTIEONDERZOEK (CPRO– RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES DLO) [NL/NL]; Droevendaalsesteeg 1, FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); (74) BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; NL–6700 AA Wageningen (NL). OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML D–67056 Ludwigshafen (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AL AU BG BR BY CA CN CZ EE GE HU (72, 75) JALINK, Hendrik [NL/NL]; Centrum Published / Publiée : (c) ID IL IN JP KR KZ LT LV MK MX NO NZ PL RO RU SG SI SK TR UA US VN ZA; voor Plantenveredelings– en Reproduktieon- EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); derzoek (CPRO–DLO), Droevendaalsesteeg (51)6 G01N 27/90 EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB 1, NL–6700 AA Wageningen (NL). VAN GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). DER SCHOOR, Rob [NL/NL]; Centrum (11) WO 99/56124 (13) A1 voor Plantenveredelings– en Reproduktieon- derzoek (CPRO–DLO), Droevendaalsesteeg (21) PCT/US99/08773 (51)6 G01N 33/48 1, NL–6700 AA Wageningen (NL). 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CUNNIN- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF GHAM, Allan, Francis [US/US]; 19 Lake CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Drive, Somers, NY 10589 (US). BAUDIN, TG). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE Gisèle [CH/CH]; Chemin des Fauvettes 14, GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP CH–1470 Estavayer–le–Lac (CH). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (51)6 G03B 27/42, 27/58 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (74) CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS HOL- SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG DING INC.; Patentabteilung, Klybecks- (11) WO 99/56174 (13) A1 UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW trasse 141, CH–4057 Basel (CH). SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ (21) PCT/US99/09538 MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ML MR NE SN TD TG). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (25) en (26) en MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (30) 09/071,378 30 Apr/avr 1998 US RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (30.04.1998) 6 (51) G03F 7/00, G01B 7/34 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (11) WO 99/56176 (13) A1 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (54) ALIGNMENT SIMULATION • (21) PCT/IB99/00765 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF • SIMULATION D’ALIGNEMENT CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) TG). (71) NIKON CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 2–3, Marunouchi 3–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo (25) en (26) en Published / Publiée : (c) 100 (JP). (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 98107662.3 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP 6 (28.04.1998) (51) G03F 7/11, C08B 15/06, C08L 1/12, les États désignés sauf US) 1/14, 1/10, 1/26 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71, 72) COON, Paul, Derek [US/US]; 875 (11) WO 99/56178 (13) A1 Newport Circle, Redwood City, CA 94065 (54) LOW–COST PHOTOPLASTIC CANTI- (US). • LEVER (21) PCT/US99/08801 (72, 75) CHAU, Henry, Kwok, Pang [–/US]; 90 • SUPPORT EN PORTE–A–FAUX (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) Niagra Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 PHOTOPLASTIQUE DE FAIBLE COUT (US). AIYER, Arun, Ananth [–/US]; 43 (25) en (26) en Dolerita Court, Fremont, CA 94539 (US). (71) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MA- CHINES CORPORATION [US/US]; New (30) 09/069,573 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) CHUN, Debra, A.; Nikon Research Corpo- Orchard Road, Armonk, NY 10504 (US). (29.04.1998) ration of America, 1399 Shoreway Road, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Belmont, CA 94002 (US). (72) ANDREOLI, Cornel; Spinnereistrasse 4, CH–9472 Grabs (CH). BRUGGER, (54) • FAST–ETCHING, THERMOSETTING (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Jürgen, P.; Calslaan 51–43, NL–7522 ANTI–REFLECTIVE COATINGS DERI- CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD MJ Enschede (NL). DRECHSLER, Ute; VED FROM CELLULOSIC BINDERS GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Grütstrasse 60, CH–8802 Kilchberg (CH). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD VETTIGER, Peter; Langmoosstrasse 33, • REVETEMENTS ANTIREFLECHIS- MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO CH–8135 Langnau (CH). SANTS THERMODURCISSABLES, RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA A GRAVURE RAPIDE, OBTENUS UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (74) KLETT, Peter, Michael; International Bu- A PARTIR DE LIANTS CELLULO- LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ siness Machines Corporation, Säumerstrasse SIQUES 4, CH–8803 Rüschlikon (CH). BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (71) BREWER SCIENCE, INC. [US/US]; 2401 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR Brewer Drive, Rolla, MO 65401 (US). MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (72) SHAO, Xie; Apartment 19, 1318 Truman Avenue, Rolla, MO 65401 (US). MEADOR, Jim, D.; 1126 Grenadier Lane, Ballwin, MO (51)6 G03F 7/038, C08G 59/68, C09D 163/00, (51)6 G03B 31/02, 21/32 63021 (US). BREWER, Terry, Lowell; 171/02 Route 2, Box 297, Rolla, MO 65401 (US). (11) WO 99/56175 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56177 (13) A1 (74) AMJAD, Holly, M.; Haverstock, Garrett & (21) PCT/US98/08452 Roberts, Suite 1610, 611 Olive Street, St. (21) PCT/EP99/02511 Louis, MO 63101 (US). (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) (81) CA CN JP KR SG; EP (AT BE CH CY DE (25) en (26) en DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (25) en (26) en SE). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98810361.0 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP (54) • METHOD OF MAKING MOTION PIC- (24.04.1998) TURE RELEASE–PRINT FILM (51)6 G03G (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION D’UN (11) WO 99/56179 (13) A2 FILM DE DIFFUSION D’OEUVRES (54) • HEAVY METAL–FREE COATING FOR- CINEMATOGRAPHIQUES MULATIONS (21) PCT/US99/06851 44/1999 12894 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(22) 31 Mar/mar 1999 (31.03.1999) (74) LAMBERT, D., Brent; Lexmark Interna- (25) en (26) en tional, Inc., 740 West New Circle Road, (25) en (26) en Lexington, KY 40550 (US). (30) 60/082,938 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (30) 10/118684 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (24.04.1998) (28.04.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) Not furnished / 22 Apr/avr 1999 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE non communiqué (22.04.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (54) • TRANSPARENT FILM FOR IMAGE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RECORDING AND METHOD OF PRO- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT DUCING IMAGE RECORDED FILM (54) DIFFUSING IMAGER AND ASSOCIA- UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM • TED METHODS • FILM TRANSPARENT KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM D’ENREGISTREMENT D’IMAGES AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT • DISPOSITIF DE FORMATION ET PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT D’IMAGES PAR DIFFUSION ET D’UN FILM PORTEUR D’IMAGES LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI PROCEDES ASSOCIES ENREGISTREES CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (71) DIGITAL OPTICS CORPORATION (71) MINNESOTA MINING AND MANU- [US/US]; Suite J, 5900 Northwoods Park- FACTURING COMPANY [US/US]; 3M way, Charlotte, NC 28269 (US). Center, P.O. Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN 6 (51) G03G 15/02 (for all designated States except / pour tous 55133–3427 (US). les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/56181 (13) A1 les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) FELDMAN, Michael, R. [US/US]; (21) PCT/US99/08919 (72, 75) KAMIYAMA, Koji [JP/JP]; 3117 Lakewood Edge, Charlotte, NC 28269 688–2–401, Kotsuta, Tama–city, Tokyo (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (US). WELCH, W., Hudson [US/US]; 735 206 (JP). DOHGOSHI, Shigeaki [JP/JP]; Foxborough Road, Charlotte, NC 28213 16–8–301, Yabe 3–chome, Sagamihara–city, (25) en (26) en (US). HUTCHINS, Robert [US/US]; 950 Kanagawa Pref. 229 (JP). Red Fox Lane, Concord, NC 28025 (US). (30) 09/066,284 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) HO, Nestor, F. et al. / etc.; Minnesota (24.04.1998) (74) MORSE, Susan, S.; Jones Volentine, Mining and Manufacturing Company, Ofﬁce L.L.P., Suite 150, 12200 Sunrise Valley of Intellectual Property Counsel, P.O. Box (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Drive, Reston, VA 20191 (US). 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133–3427 (US). (54) DUAL LAYER PHOTOCONDUCTORS (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) CA US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI • WITH CHARGE GENERATION LAYER CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CONTAINING CHARGE TRANSPORT GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG COMPOUND KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (51)6 G03G 15/02 • PHOTOCONDUCTEURS A DEUX COUCHES COMPORTANT UNE RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (11) WO 99/56180 (13) A1 COUCHE PRODUCTRICE DE UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (21) PCT/US99/08917 CHARGE QUI CONTIENT UN COMPOSE DE TRANSPORT DE BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CHARGE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (25) en (26) en (71) LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (30) 09/066,284 24 Apr/avr 1998 US [US/US]; 740 West New Circle Road, (24.04.1998) Lexington, KY 40550 (US). (30) 09/219,331 22 Dec/déc 1998 US (72) LEVIN, Ronald, Harold; 460 Oakwood (51)6 G04D 3/00, G04B 45/00, G06F 17/50, (22.12.1998) Place, Boulder, CO 80304 (US). MOSIER, 17/60 Scott, Thomas; 5594 Pennsylvania Avenue, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Boulder, CO 80303 (US). NEELY, Jennifer, (11) WO 99/56183 (13) A1 (54) • METHODS OF MAKING CHARGE Kaye; 5230 West 80th Avenue #301J, Ar- GENERATION LAYERS CONTAINING vada, CO 80003 (US). RANDOLPH, Ca- (21) PCT/JP99/02190 CHARGE TRANSPORT COMPOUND, therine, Mailhe; 7916 West Sussex Court, (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) AND PHOTOCONDUCTORS CONTAI- Niwot, CO 80503 (US). NING THE SAME (25) ja (26) ja (74) LAMBERT, D., Brent; Lexmark Interna- PROCEDES DE FABRICATION DE • tional, Inc., 740 West New Circle Road, COUCHES PRODUCTRICES DE (30) 10/115433 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP Lexington, KY 40550 (US). CHARGE QUI CONTIENNENT UN (24.04.1998) COMPOSE DE TRANSPORT DE (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CHARGE, ET PHOTOCONDUCTEURS (30) 10/135908 1 May/mai 1998 JP CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (01.05.1998) CONTENANT CELLES–CI GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (71) LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 10/277912 30 Sep/sep 1998 JP [US/US]; 740 West New Circle Road, MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (30.09.1998) Lexington, KY 40550 (US). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (30) 11/111067 19 Apr/avr 1999 JP (72) FULLER, Sterritt, R.; 7185 Fairways KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (19.04.1999) Drive, Longmont, CO 40503 (US). HAGG- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT QUIST, Gregory, Walter; 668 Nelson Park BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Drive, Longmont, CO 40503 (US). KIER- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI STEIN, Laura, Lee; 624 Aviara Street, CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (54) • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WATCH Johnstown, CO 80534 (US). LEVIN, Ro- DESIGN nald, Harold; 460 Oakwood Place, Boulder, • SYSTEME ET PROCEDE DE CONCEP- CO 80304 (US). MOSIER, Scott, Thomas; 6 TION DE MONTRES 5594 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO (51) G03H 1/08, 5/32 80303 (US). NEELY, Jennifer, Kaye; 5230 (71) CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; (11) WO 99/56182 (13) A1 West 80th Avenue #301J, Arvada, CO 80003 1–1, Nishi–Shinjuku 2–chome,, Shin- (US). RANDOLPH, Catherine, Mailhe; (21) PCT/US99/08910 juku–ku, Tokyo 163–0428 (JP). 7916 West Sussex Court, Niwot, CO 80503 (for all designated States except / pour tous (US). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) les États désignés sauf US) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12895

(72, 75) HARASAKI, Hiroyuki [JP/JP]; Citi- (25) ja (26) ja (71) DIGITAL ELECTRONICS CORPORA- zen Watch Co., Ltd., 1–1, Nishi–Shinjuku TION [JP/JP]; 8–2–52, Nankohigashi, Su- 2–chome,, Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 163–0428 (30) 10/114591 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP minoe–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka 559–0031 (JP). (JP). HORI, Akihiro [JP/JP]; Citizen Watch (24.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous Co., Ltd., 1–1, Nishi–Shinjuku 2–chome,, les États désignés sauf US) Shinjuku–ku, Tokyo 163–0428 (JP). SA- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KITA, Eiichi [JP/JP]; Citizen Watch Co., (72, 75) II, Nobuhiro [JP/JP]; Digital Electro- Ltd., 1–1, Nishi–Shinjuku 2–chome,, Shin- (54) • CONTROLLER AND CONTROL ME- nics Corporation, 8–2–52, Nankohigashi, Su- juku–ku, Tokyo 163–0428 (JP). KATOH, THOD minoe–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka 559–0031 (JP). Shiro [JP/JP]; Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. • UNITE DE COMMANDE ET PROCEDE YOSHIDA, Minoru [JP/JP]; Digital Elec- Tanashi Factory, 1–12, Honcho 6–chome,, DE COMMANDE tronics Corporation, 8–2–52, Nankohigashi, Tanashi–shi, Tokyo 188–8511 (JP). OZAKI, Suminoe–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka 559–0031 Masashi [JP/JP]; Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (71) HITACHI, LTD. [JP/JP]; 6, Kanda Suruga- (JP). MORIGAKI, Yuichi [JP/JP]; Digital Tanashi Factory, 1–12,Honcho 6–chome,, Ta- dai 4–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 101–8010 Electronics Corporation, 8–2–52, Nanko- nashi–shi, Tokyo 188–8511 (JP). OKABE, (JP). higashi, Suminoe–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka Akio [JP/JP]; Citizen Trading Co., Ltd., (for all designated States except / pour tous 559–0031 (JP). KATO, Satoshi [JP/JP]; 32–2, Honcho 1–chome, Nakano–ku, To- les États désignés sauf US) Digital Electronics Corporation, 8–2–52, kyo 164–8726 (JP). YAMAUCHI, Kaoru Nankohigashi, Suminoe–ku, Osaka–shi, [JP/JP]; Citizen Trading Co., Ltd., 32–2, (72, 75) MOROOKA, Yasuo [JP/JP]; Hitachi Osaka 559–0031 (JP). SHINOHARA, Honcho 1–chome, Nakano–ku, Tokyo Kenkyusho, Hitachi, Ltd., 1–1, Omikacho Akio [JP/JP]; Digital Electronics Corpora- 164–8726 (JP). KUDOU, Kouzi [JP/JP]; 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 tion, 8–2–52, Nankohigashi, Suminoe–ku, Citizen Trading Co., Ltd., 32–2, Honcho (JP). INABA, Hiromi [JP/JP]; Hitachi Osaka–shi, Osaka 559–0031 (JP). 1–chome, Nakano–ku, Tokyo 164–8726 Kenkyusho, Hitachi, Ltd., 1–1, Omikacho (JP). ICHIHARA, Masami [JP/JP]; Ci- 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 (74) HARA, Kenzo; Harakenzo Patent Law tizen Trading Co., Ltd., 32–2, Honcho (JP). NAKAHARA, Takashi [JP/JP]; Firm, Daiwa Minamimorimachi Building, 2–6, Tenjinbashi 2–chome Kita, Kita–ku, 1–chome, Nakano–ku, Tokyo 164–8726 Hitachi Kenkyusho, Hitachi, Ltd., 1–1, (JP). EHARA, Yuuzi [JP/JP]; Tokyo Bi- Omikacho 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki Osaka–shi, Osaka 530–0041 (JP). jyutu Co., Ltd., 31–15, Honcho 3–chome, 319–1221 (JP). OKADA, Takashi [JP/JP]; Hitachi Kenkyusho, Hitachi, Ltd., 1–1, (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Ikebukuro, Toshima–ku, Tokyo 170–0011 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (JP). Omikacho 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 (JP). TOBISE, Masahiro [JP/JP]; GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (74) ISHIDA, Takashi et al. / etc.; A. Aoki, Omikakojo, Hitachi, Ltd., 2–1, Omikacho KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Ishida & Associates, Toranomon 37 Mori 5–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Building, 5–1, Toranomon 3–chome, Mi- (JP). IWAJI, Yoshitaka [JP/JP]; Hitachi RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT nato–ku, Tokyo 105–8423 (JP). Kenkyusho, Hitachi, Ltd., 1–1, Omikacho UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (81) CN KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (JP). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (74) ASAMURA, Kiyoshi et al. / etc.; New Oh- IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF temachi Building, Room 331, 2–1, Ohtema- CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (51)6 G04G 9/00, G04B 45/00, G02F 1/136 chi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0004 (JP). (11) WO 99/56184 (13) A1 (81) CN KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (51)6 G05B 19/4061 (21) PCT/CH99/00171 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56187 (13) A1 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02007 (25) de (26) de (51)6 G05B 19/05, 9/03 (22) 24 Mar/mar 1999 (24.03.1999) (30) 957/98 28 Apr/avr 1998 CH (11) WO 99/56186 (13) A1 (28.04.1998) (25) de (26) de (21) PCT/JP99/02204 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 198 18 181.7 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (54) • WATCH WITH AN "ANIMATED" DIAL (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (23.04.1998) • MONTRE A CADRAN "ANIME" (25) ja (26) ja (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) BLAETTLER, Ljubica, Buba [CH/CH]; 7, (30) 10/117117 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP (54) • METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR chemin du Châtelet, CH–1786 Sugiez (CH). (27.04.1998) SELECTING SAFETY PARAMETERS (for all designated States except / pour tous TO BE MONITORED les États désignés sauf US) (30) 10/120343 30 Apr/avr 1998 JP PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR SE- (30.04.1998) • (72, 75) RAY, Claude [CH/CH]; Montezillon, LECTIONNER DES PARAMETRES DE SECURITE A CONTROLER CH–2205 Montmollin (CH). BUECHE, (30) 10/148801 29 May/mai 1998 JP Christophe [CH/CH]; 8, rue P.–Charmillot, (29.05.1998) (71) DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GMBH CH–2610 St. Imier (CH). [DE/DE]; Postfach 12 60, D–83292 Traun- (30) 10/232600 19 Aug/août 1998 JP reut (DE). (74) MEIER, Hans, Peter; Schaufelweg 50, (19.08.1998) CH–3098 Schliern (CH). (72) MÜHLBAUER, Gerhard; (30) 10/311039 30 Oct/oct 1998 JP (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Böhmerwaldstrasse 33, D–83395 Freilassing (30.10.1998) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (DE). Published / Publiée : (c) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (54) • CONTROL SYSTEM, DISPLAY, HOST (51)6 G05B 13/02, 11/32, H02P 5/00 COMPUTER FOR CONTROL, AND DATA TRANSMITTING METHOD (11) WO 99/56185 (13) A1 (51)6 G05D 1/02, B64C 13/18 • SYSTEME DE COMMANDE, AFFI- (21) PCT/JP99/02071 CHEUR, ORDINATEUR HOTE DE (11) WO 99/56188 (13) A1 COMMANDE, ET PROCEDE DE (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) TRANSMISSION DE DONNEES (21) PCT/US99/07929 44/1999 12896 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) (81) JP KR SG; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 09/069,666 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (51)6 G05F 3/02, G01R 31/02 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (29.04.1998) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (11) WO 99/56190 (13) A1 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (21) PCT/US99/08742 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (54) AIRCRAFT COURSE CORRECTION • (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR FOR WIND AND FUZZY LOGIC (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF COURSE INTERCEPT PROFILE BA- CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD SED UPON ACCURACY AND EFFI- (25) en (26) en TG). CIENCY (30) 09/067,314 27 Apr/avr 1998 US • CORRECTION DE CAP D’UN AVION (27.04.1998) POUR LES EFFETS DE VENT ET (51)6 G06F PROFILE D’INTERCEPTION DE CAP (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) PAR LOGIQUE FLOUE BASEE SUR (54) TEMPERATURE TRACKING (11) WO 99/56192 (13) A2 LA PRECISION ET LE RENDEMENT • VOLTAGE–TO–CURRENT CONVER- (21) PCT/US99/08909 (71) SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORA- TER TION [US/US]; Legal–Intellectual Property • CONVERTISSEUR TEN- (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) Dept., 6900 Main Street, Mailstop S316A, SION/COURANT POUR SUIVI DE P.O. Box 9729, Stratford, CT 06615–9129 TEMPERATURE (25) en (26) en (US). (71) CREDENCE SYSTEMS CORPORA- (30) 60/082,868 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (72) COTTON, Bryan, S.; 31 Blake Road, TION [US/US]; 215 Fourier Avenue, Monroe, CT 06468 (US). THORNBERG, Fremont, CA 94539 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Christopher, A.; 16 Birch Rise Drive, (72) MILLER, Charles, A.; 48881 Semillon Newtown, CT 06470 (US). 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Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (21) PCT/US99/08463 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (74) GATTO, James, G. et al. / etc.; Hunton & Williams, 1900 K Street, N.W., Washington, (51)6 G05D 11/13, B24B 55/00 (25) en (26) en DC 20004 (US). 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(72, 75) SHUSTERMAN, Vladimir [–/US]; (54) • GENERATING MACHINE–READABLE (71) THE DIALOG CORPORATION PLC Apartment F4, 240 Melwood Avenue, Pitts- ASSOCIATION FILES [GB/GB]; The Communications Building, burgh, PA 15213 (US). AYSIN, Benhur • GENERATION DE FICHIERS 48 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DB [–/US]; 5730 Hobart Street, Pittsburgh, PA D’ASSOCIATION LISIBLES PAR (GB). 15217 (US). GRAVE, Ilan [–/US]; 1325 MACHINE Malvern Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (US). (72) FERNANDES, Llewelyn, Ignazio;6 Radbourne Avenue, Ealing, London W5 CHAPARRO, Luis, F. [–/US]; 398 Willow (71) THE DIALOG CORPORATION PLC 4XD (GB). HAMMOND, Rachel;36 Hedge Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 (US). [GB/GB]; The Communications Building, Cavendish Road, London NW6 7XP (GB). ANDERSON, Kelley, P. [–/US]; 16 High 48 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DB View Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (US). (GB). (74) ATKINSON, Ralph; Atkinson & Co., The Technology Park, Shirland Lane, Sheffield (74) BROWNLEE, David, W.; Eckert Seamans (72) HAMMOND, Rachel; 36 Cavendish Road, S9 3PA (GB). Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 44th floor, 600 Grant London NW6 7XP (GB). FERNANDES, Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (US). Llewelyn, Ignazio; 6 Radbourne Avenue, (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR Ealing, London W5 4XD (GB). GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (74) ATKINSON, Ralph; Atkinson & Co., The GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Technology Park, Shirland Lane, Sheffield (51)6 G06F 17/30 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV S9 3PA (GB). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (11) WO 99/56225 (13) A1 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/GB99/01223 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 6 (25) en (26) en IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (51) G06F 17/30 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (30) 9808799.2 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB (11) WO 99/56223 (13) A1 TG). (24.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (21) PCT/GB99/01213 (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (54) • ANALYSING DATA FILES (51)6 G06F 17/28 • ANALYSE DE FICHIERS DE DON- (25) en (26) en NEES (11) WO 99/56221 (13) A1 (30) 9808805.7 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB (71) THE DIALOG CORPORATION PLC (21) PCT/GB99/01225 (24.04.1998) [GB/GB]; The Communications Building, 48 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DB (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (GB). (25) en (26) en (54) • ASSOCIATING FILES OF DATA (72) FERNANDES, Llewelyn, Ignazio;6 • ASSOCIATION DE FICHIERS DE Radbourne Avenue, Ealing, London W5 (30) 98303208.7 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP DONNEES 4XD (GB). HAMMOND, Rachel;36 (24.04.1998) Cavendish Road, London NW6 7XP (GB). (71) THE DIALOG CORPORATION PLC (74) ATKINSON, Ralph; Atkinson & Co., The (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [GB/GB]; The Communications Building, Technology Park, Shirland Lane, Sheffield 48 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DB (54) LINGUISTIC CONVERTER S9 3SP (GB). • (GB). • CONVERTISSEUR LINGUISTIQUE (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (72) BAGSHAW, Marcus, Alexander; 69 Victo- GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (71) BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ria Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1PA (GB). PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY [GB/GB]; 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ (GB). (74) ATKINSON, Ralph; Atkinson & Co., The 6 (for all designated States except / pour tous Technology Park, Shirland Lane, Sheffield (51) G06F 17/30 les États désignés sauf US) S9 3PA (GB). (11) WO 99/56226 (13) A1 (72, 75) JONES, Rhys, James [GB/GB]; 27 (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (21) PCT/GB99/01241 Park Place, Brynmill, Swansea SA2 0DJ GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (GB). (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999)

(74) SEMOS, Robert, Ernest, Vickers;BT (25) en (26) en 6 Group Legal Services, Intellectual Pro- (51) G06F 17/30 (30) 9808801.6 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB perty Dept., Holborn Centre, 8th ﬂoor, 120 (24.04.1998) Holborn, London EC1N 2TE (GB). (11) WO 99/56224 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (21) PCT/GB99/01222 GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (54) • ALERTING USER–PROCESSING (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) SITES AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION (25) en (26) en (51)6 G06F 17/30 • PROCEDE PERMETTANT D’AVERTIR (30) 9808807.3 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB DES SITES DE TRAITEMENT UTILI- (11) WO 99/56222 (13) A1 (24.04.1998) SATEUR DE LA DISPONIBILITE DES INFORMATIONS (21) PCT/GB99/01212 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) THE DIALOG CORPORATION PLC (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (54) • ASSOCIATING FILES OF MACHINE– [GB/GB]; The Communications Building, READABLE DATA WITH SPECIFIED 48 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DB (25) en (26) en INFORMATION TYPES (GB). (30) 9808808.1 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB • ASSOCIATION DE DONNEES LI- (72) HAMMOND, Rachel; 36 Cavendish Road, (24.04.1998) SIBLES PAR MACHINE AVEC DES London NW6 7XP (GB). FERNANDES, TYPES D’INFORMATIONS SPECI- Llewelyn, Ignazio; 6 Radbourne Avenue, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FIEES Ealing, London W5 4XD (GB). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12903

(74) ATKINSON, Ralph; Atkinson & Co., The (71) MINDMAKER, INC. [US/US]; Suite 550, (51)6 G06F 17/30 Technology Park, Shirland Lane, Sheffield 224 Airport Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110 S9 3PA (GB). (US). (11) WO 99/56230 (13) A2 (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/US99/09442 (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR les États désignés sauf US) GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (72, 75) KIRALY, Jozsef [US/HU]; 3055 Paseo Vista Road, San Martin, CA 95046 (US). (25) en (26) en (51)6 G06F 17/30 RIDGE, Peter, M. [US/US]; 1654 Star- (30) 60/083,715 30 Apr/avr 1998 US lite Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 (US). HOL- (30.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56227 (13) A1 VATH, Zoltan [HU/HU]; Tuzko u. 4 III/13, H–1118 Budapest (HU). 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(11) WO 99/56241 (13) A1 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (21) PCT/GB99/01259 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (25) en (26) en CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (30) 1009035 29 Apr/avr 1998 NL KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (25) en (26) en (29.04.1998) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (30) 9808651.5 23 Apr/avr 1998 GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (23.04.1998) LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (54) DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CON- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE VERTING A DISPLACEMENT OVER CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU A SENSITIVE SURFACE INTO A BI- (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM NARY CODE PRODUCING A SIGNAL FROM AN GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). IMAGE • DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE DE CON- VERSION D’UN DEPLACEMENT SUR • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL PERMET- UNE SURFACE SENSIBLE EN UN TANT DE PRODUIRE UN SIGNAL A PARTIR D’UNE IMAGE CODE BINAIRE (51)6 G06K 19/04, 19/077 (71) THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART (71) FORSYTHE IT B.V. [NL/NL]; Voortseweg (11) WO 99/56240 (13) A1 1, NL–7214 ED Epse (NL). [GB/GB]; Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU (GB). (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/US99/08878 les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) KUZMIN, Yevgeniy Pavlovich (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (72, 75) COOKE, Charles [GB/GB]; Hill Farm [RU/RU]; ul. Profsoyuznaya, 126 Apartment House, Leamington Hastings, Rugby, War- 97, Moscow, 117321 (RU). (25) en (26) en wickshire CV23 8DX (GB). (74) TIMMERS, C., H., J.; Exter Polak & (30) 09/066,799 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) LEAMAN, Keith; QED I.P. Services Limi- Charlouis B.V., P.O. 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(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (54) • METHOD FOR MAKING A WALLET CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE CARD WITH AN INTEGRAL MAGNI- GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV FYING LENS KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT • PROCEDE DE FABRICATION DE MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT CARTE POUR PORTEFEUILLE DO- RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH TEE D’UNE LENTILLE GROSSIS- UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA SANTE INTEGREE KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (71, 72) FINKELSTEIN, Alan [US/US]; 12644 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (US). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). TG). (72) JOYCE, Don; The Burke’s Mill Pond, Published / Publiée : (c) James Store, VA 23080 (US). MAYER, 6 (51) G06K 9/36 Laurence; 9599 Five Point Road, Glouces- (51)6 G06T ter, VA 23061 (US). MAYER, Robert; (11) WO 99/56239 (13) A1 Route 17, Ordinary, VA 23131 (US). NI- (11) WO 99/56242 (13) A2 CHOLSON, Michael; 36 Wendﬁeld Circle, (21) PCT/US99/09075 Newport News, VA 23601 (US). (21) PCT/IB99/00637 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (74) HOOVER, George, W. et al. / etc.; Bla- (25) en (26) en kely, Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman, 7th ﬂoor, (25) en (26) en 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angles, CA (30) 09/069,685 29 Apr/avr 1998 US 90025–1026 (US). (30) 98201324.5 23 Apr/avr 1998 EP (29.04.1998) (23.04.1998) 44/1999 12906 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 G06T (72, 75) HSIEH, Hsien–Cheng, E. [–/US]; 2078 Yellow Aster Court, Gold River, CA 95670 (54) A SOFTWARE CONTROLLED IMA- • (11) WO 99/56244 (13) A2 (US). HUFF, Thomas, R. [US/US]; 618 GING SYSTEM WITH AN APPLICA- N.W. 12th Street #310, Portland, OR 97209 TION MODULE INTERCONNECTED (21) PCT/US99/09202 (US). PENTKOVSKI, Vladimir [RU/US]; TO A USER INTERFACE CONTROL- 221 Luna Circle, Folsom, CA 95630 (US). LER MODULE IN A DATA DRIVEN (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) ROUSSEL, Patrice [FR/US]; 2034 N.E. ORGANIZATION (25) en (26) en 37th Avenue, Portland, OR 92722 (US). • SYSTEME D’IMAGERIE COMMANDE THAKKAR, Shreekant, S. [GB/US]; 150 PAR LOGICIEL AVEC MODULE (30) 60/083,271 28 Apr/avr 1998 US S.W. Moonridge Place, Portland, OR 92725 D’APPLICATION INTERCONNECTE (28.04.1998) (US). A UN MODULE CONTROLEUR IN- TERFACE UTILISATEUR DANS UNE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) TAYLOR, Edwin, H. et al. / etc.; Blakely, ORGANISATION REGIE PAR DES Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP, 7th ﬂoor, DONNEES (54) • SENSOR ORIENTATION, CIRCUIT– 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA BOARD CONSTRUCTION, REMOTE 90025 (US). (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- DEVICES, AND INTERACTIVE NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, ENROLLMENT IN SKIN–PATTERN (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). PRINT ACQUISITION CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, • CAPTEUR ORIENTE, PLAQUETTE DE GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). CIRCUIT, DISPOSITIFS A DISTANCE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (only for / seulement pour SE) ET ENROLEMENT INTERACTIF BASE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT SUR LA SAISIE D’EMPREINTES DIGI- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (72) BRONNENBERG, Wilhelmus, J., H., J.; TALES UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (NL). (71) ARETÉ ASSOCIATES [US/US]; Suite (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (74) GRAVENDEEL, Cornelis; Prof. Holstlaan 420, 5000 N. Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). Oaks, CA 91403 (US). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (72) GITTELSON, David, S.; 3470 Consuelo TG). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Drive, Calabasas, CA 91303 (US). HARK- LESS, Curt, R.; 7131 Farralone Avenue #83, Canoga Park, CA 91303 (US). (51)6 G06T (51)6 G06T 3/40 (74) LIPPMAN, Peter, I.; 4385 Ocean View (11) WO 99/56243 (13) A2 Boulevard, Montrose, CA 91020 (US). (11) WO 99/56246 (13) A1 (21) PCT/KR99/00196 (81) AM AT AU BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CZ (21) PCT/US99/07392 (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HU IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LK LR LT LU LV MD MG MN (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (25) en (26) en MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG (30) 09/069,046 27 Apr/avr 1998 US SI SK TJ TM TT UA UG UZ VN; AP (GH (25) en (26) en (27.04.1998) GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (30) 60/083,051 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (24.04.1998) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (54) • A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TAILORING THE APPEARANCE OF A TG). GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (54) • SCALING MULTI–DIMENSIONAL SI- • PROCEDE ET SYSTEME POUR GNALS USING VARIABLE WEIGH- PERSONNALISER L’ASPECT (51)6 G06T TING FACTORS D’UNE INTERFACE GRAPHIQUE (11) WO 99/56245 (13) A2 • MISE A L’ECHELLE DE SIGNAUX D’UTILISATEUR MULTIDIMENSIONNELS A L’AIDE (71) C.C.R. INC. [KR/KR]; Samgong Building, (21) PCT/US99/09472 DE FACTEURS PONDERAUX VA- 8th ﬂoor, 58–7, Banpo–dong, Seocho–gu, RIABLES Seoul 137–040 (KR). (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (71) SILICON IMAGE, INC. [US/US]; 10131 (72) KO, Bong, Suk; Jinyang Apt., 2–203, (25) en (26) en Bubb Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 (US). Namsan–ri, Paengsung–Eup, Pyungtaek, Kyungki 451–800 (KR). KIM, Jae, Hyun; (30) 09/071,468 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (72) MARTIN, Russel, A.; 481 Vine Street, 964–5, Daechi 3–dong, Kangnam–gu, (30.04.1998) Menlo Park, CA 94025 (US). TAN, Ken– Seoul 138–283 (KR). 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FLOATING POINT FORMAT TO AN INTEGER FORMAT (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL PERMET- CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG TANT D’EFFECTUER LA CONVER- GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD SION EN PARALLELE DE VALEURS KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO DE COULEUR A PARTIR D’UN FOR- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA MAT DE VIRGULE FLOTTANTE DU RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS TYPE SIMPLE PRECISION EN UN UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY FORMAT D’ENTIER KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (71) INTEL CORPORATION [US/US]; 2200 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI 95052 (US). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12907

(51)6 G06T 5/00, H04N 7/01 (74) GEORGIEV, Stephan, P. et al. / etc.; (71) DEW ENGINEERING AND DEVELOP- Smart & Biggar, Suite 3400, 1000 de la MENT LIMITED [CA/CA]; 3429 Haw- (11) WO 99/56247 (13) A1 Gauchetière Street West, Montréal, Québec thorne Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4G2 (21) PCT/IB99/00460 H3B 4W5 (CA). (CA). (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 18 Mar/mar 1999 (18.03.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY les États désignés sauf US) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (25) en (26) en GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (72, 75) HAMID, Laurence [CA/CA]; 124 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD Pretoria Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1W9 (30) 98201396.3 29 Apr/avr 1998 EP MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (CA). HILLHOUSE, Robert, D. [CA/CA]; (29.04.1998) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA 245 Irving Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1Z9 (CA). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (74) TEITELBAUM, Neil; Neil Teitelbaum & (54) IMAGE INTERPOLATION AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT • Associates, 834 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, INTERPOLATION D’IMAGES BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT • LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Ontario K1S 5C4 (CA). (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (for all designated States except / pour tous (51)6 G06T 15/10 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD les États désignés sauf US) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, (11) WO 99/56249 (13) A1 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (only for / seulement pour SE) (21) PCT/US99/08887 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (72, 75) ALESSANDRETTI, Carlo, R. [IT/IT]; (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindho- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM ven (NL). CARRAI, Paola [IT/IT]; Prof. (25) en (26) en GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). ALBANI, Luigi [IT/IT]; Prof. Holst- (30) 60/083,177 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) laan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (51)6 G07C 15/00 ROCHELLI, Vittorio [IT/IT]; Prof. Hol- (30) 09/291,366 14 Apr/avr 1999 US stlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (11) WO 99/56251 (13) A1 (14.04.1999) RAMPONI, Giovanni [IT/IT]; Prof. Holst- (21) PCT/US99/08478 laan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) STEENBEEK, Leonardus, J.; Prof. Holst- (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) laan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (54) • GRAPHICS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RENDERING INDEPENDENT 2D (25) en (26) en (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA AND 3D OBJECTS (30) 09/066,521 24 Apr/avr 1998 US CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD SYSTEME GRAPHIQUE ET PROCEDE • (24.04.1998) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG PERMETTANT DE RENDRE INDE- KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD PENDANTS DES OBJETS BIDIMEN- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO SIONNELS ET TRIDIMENSIONNELS RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (54) • LOTTERY TICKET AND METHOD OF UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (71) INTERACTIVE SILICON, INC. PLAYING A LOTTERY GAME LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ [US/US]; Suite 201, 3737 Executive Center BILLET DE LOTERIE ET PROCEDE BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE Drive, Austin, TX 78731 (US). • DE JEU DE LOTERIE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (72) DYE, Thomas, A.; 6621 Candle Ridge (63) US 09/066,521 (CON) GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Cove, Austin, TX 78731 (US). 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) (74) HOOD, Jeffrey, C.; Conley, Rose & Tayon, (71) GTECH RHODE ISLAND CORPORA- (51)6 G06T 11/00 P.C., P.O. Box 398, Austin, TX 78767–0398 TION [US/US]; 55 Technology Way, West (US). Greenwich, RI 02817 (US). (11) WO 99/56248 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous (81) CA CN JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/CA99/00390 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72, 75) SCHOTTENFELD, Steven [US/US]; 7 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) Josephine Street, Canton, MA 02021 (US). (25) en (26) en NICOLOSI, Roy, S. [US/US]; 145 Fern- 6 wood Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818 (US). (30) 2,236,388 29 Apr/avr 1998 CA (51) G07C 9/00, G06K 9/00 (29.04.1998) (74) SNOW, Jeffrey, L.; Fish & Richardson (11) WO 99/56250 (13) A1 P.C., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 02110–2804 (US). (21) PCT/CA99/00370 (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CREATING FACIAL IMAGES (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL DE CREA- (25) en (26) en TION D’IMAGES FACIALES KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (30) 09/065,523 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (71) INTER QUEST INC. [CA/CA]; Bureau RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (24.04.1998) #200, 4850 de l’Aviation, Saint–Hubert, UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM Québec J3Z 1H5 (CA). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT les États désignés sauf US) (54) • METHOD OF PROVIDING SECURE BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT USER ACCESS LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (72, 75) COTE, Pierre [CA/CA]; 79 Che- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). min des Patriotes, St–Jean–sur–Richelieu, • PROCEDE FOURNISSANT UN ACCES Québec J0H 2G0 (CA). SECURISE AUX UTILISATEURS 44/1999 12908 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 G07F (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (81) BR CA JP MX; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56252 (13) A2 (25) en (26) en Published / Publiée : (c) (21) PCT/US99/08885 (30) 98/3469 24 Apr/avr 1998 ZA (24.04.1998) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (51)6 G07F 11/58 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/56256 (13) A1 (54) PREPAID ACCESS FOR INFORMA- (30) 09/065,504 24 Apr/avr 1998 US • TION NETWORK (21) PCT/ES99/00078 (24.04.1998) ACCES A PREPAIEMENT POUR RE- • (22) 25 Mar/mar 1999 (25.03.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SEAU D’INFORMATIONS (25) es (26) es (54) • COMBINATION COIN MECHANISM (71) CLARIDGE TRADING ONE (PRO- AND COIN COUNTER FOR BULK PRIETARY) LIMITED [ZA/ZA]; The (30) P 9800864 23 Apr/avr 1998 ES VENDING MACHINES Forum Building, 17th ﬂoor, Corner 5th and (23.04.1998) • COMBINAISON DE MECANISME Maude Streets, Sandton, 2146 Johannesburg DE MONNAIE ET DE COMPTEUR (ZA). (30) P 9802496 27 Nov/nov 1998 ES DE MONNAIE POUR MACHINES DE (for all designated States except / pour tous (27.11.1998) VENTE EN GROS les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) NOVA RESOLUTION INDUSTRIES, (72, 75) BERRY, Jason, Peter [ZA/ZA]; 43 INC. [US/US]; P.O. Box 240, Bronx, NY French Lane, Morningside, Rivonia, 2128 (54) • DISTRIBUTOR 10461 (US). Johannesburg (ZA). • DISTRIBUTEUR AUTOMATIQUE (72) PORCO, Elliott; 1436 Williamsbridge (74) D.M. KISCH INC.; P.O. Box 781218, 2146 (71) JOFEMAR, S.A. [ES/ES]; Ctra. Marcilla, Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (US). NIKO- Sandton (ZA). km. 2, E–31350 Peralta (ES). LAYEV, Nikolay; 84–10 34th Avenue, (for all designated States except / pour tous Flushing, NY 11372 (US). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY les États désignés sauf US) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (74) GILMAN, Michael; Kaplan & Gilman, 900 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG (72, 75) GUINDULAIN VIDONDO, Félix Route 9 North, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (US). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD [ES/ES]; Calle del Rı´o, E–31350 Peralta MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (ES). (81) BR CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (74) UNGRIA LOPEZ, Javier; Avenida Ramón KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM y Cajal, 78, E–28043 Madrid (ES). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (51)6 G07F 7/10 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (81) AU BR CA MX US ZA; EP (AT BE CH LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (11) WO 99/56253 (13) A1 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). NL PT SE). (21) PCT/EP99/02845 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (51)6 G07G /12, 1/00 (51)6 G07F 11/00 (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/56257 (13) A2 (11) WO 99/56255 (13) A1 (30) 198 18 830.7 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE (21) PCT/DE99/00910 (27.04.1998) (21) PCT/US99/09165 (22) 25 Mar/mar 1999 (25.03.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (25) de (26) de (54) • METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR (25) en (26) en AVOIDING MISUSE OF AUTHENTI- (30) 198 19 208.8 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE CATION PROCEDURES AVAILABLE (30) 60/083,522 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) ON A CHIP CARD INTERFACE (29.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) PROCEDE ET SYSTEME POUR • (30) 09/261,221 3 Mar/mar 1999 US EMPECHER UNE UTILISATION (03.03.1999) (54) • CASH REGISTER WORKPLACE FRAUDULEUSE DES PROCEDURES POSTE DE TRAVAIL AVEC CAISSE D’AUTHENTIFICATION PRESENTES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • SUR L’INTERFACE DE CARTES A (71) SIEMENS NIXDORF RETAIL AND PUCES (54) • OPTICAL VEND–SENSING SYSTEM BANKING SYSTEMS GMBH [DE/DE]; FOR CONTROL OF VENDING MA- Heinz–Nixdorf–Ring 1, D–33106 Paderborn (71) DETEMOBIL DEUTSCHE TELEKOM CHINE (DE). MOBILNET GMBH [DE/DE]; Landgra- SYSTEME DE DISTRIBUTION ET DE (for all designated States except / pour tous benweg 151, D–53227 Bonn (DE). • DETECTION OPTIQUE SERVANT A les États désignés sauf US) (72) LJUNGSTROEM, Patrik; Petersbergweg DETECTER LES OBJETS DISTRIBUES 14, D–53227 Bonn (DE). MICHEL, Uwe; PAR UN DISTRIBUTEUR AUTOMA- (72, 75) BAITZ, Guenter [DE/DE]; Schwie- Embavenhof 1, D–53177 Bonn (DE). TIQUE gersteig 18, D–13629 Berlin (DE). (74) RIEBLING, Peter; Postfach 31 60, (71) AUTOMATED MERCHANDISING SYS- (74) EPPING, Wilhelm; Siemens Nixdorf Retail D–88113 Lindau (DE). TEMS, INC. [US/US]; 109 West Burr Bou- and Banking Systems GmbH, Postfach 22 13 levard, Kearneysville, WV 25430 (US). 17, D–80503 München (DE). (81) CZ PL; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72) HAIR, James, Monroe, III; 7806 South (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR Milliron Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009 (US). GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Published / Publiée : (c) SPENTZOS, Kyriakos, Panagiotis; 6025 Labath Avenue, Rohnert Part, CA 94928 (51)6 G07F 7/10, 17/16 (US). (51)6 G08B 5/38, E21F 17/18, G09F 9/33 (11) WO 99/56254 (13) A1 (74) KLIMA, Timothy, J. et al. / etc.; Pillsbury (11) WO 99/56258 (13) A1 Madison & Sutro LLP, 1100 New York (21) PCT/ZA99/00023 Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20005 (US). (21) PCT/US99/08613 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12909

(22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (74) COMOGLIO, Rick, F. et al. / etc.; 951 (54) • PROGRAMMABLE TEMPERATURE Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431–0700 SENSOR FOR SECURITY SYSTEM (25) en (26) en (US). • CAPTEUR DE TEMPERATURE PRO- (30) 60/083,677 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GRAMMABLE POUR SYSTEME DE (30.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD SECURITE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (71) DIGITAL SECURITY CONTROLS LTD. (54) • INTRINSICALLY–SAFE ROOF HA- MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO [CA/CA]; 1645 Flint Road, Downsview, On- ZARD ALERT MODULE RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA tario M3J 2J6 (CA). • MODULE D’ALERTE A SECURITE IN- UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS TRINSEQUE DESTINE A PREVENIR MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (72) HANDLEY, Luke; R.R. #1, Zephyr, On- D’UN DANGER D’EFFONDREMENT tario L0E 1T0 (CA). PARKER, James; D’UN PLAFOND CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA Apartment 14, 5 Sentinel Road, North York, (71) THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Ontario M3M 2Y5 (CA). STATES OF AMERICA as represented by THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPART- (74) JEFFREY, John, C.; Suite 301, 133 MENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SER- (51)6 G08B 13/14, E05B 65/00 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario VICES [US/US]; Centers for Disease Con- M5H 2L7 (CA). trol and Prevention N.E. Room 500, 255 East (11) WO 99/56260 (13) A1 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30333 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/US99/08963 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD les États désignés sauf US) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (72, 75) MAYERCHECK, William, D. (25) en (26) en KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD [US/US]; 111 Woodmere Drive, New MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO Stanton, PA 15672–9452 (US). BRAUTI- (30) 09/065,507 24 Apr/avr 1998 US RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA GAM, Albert, L. [US/US]; 2190 Lynnbrook (24.04.1998) UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 (US). LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (74) SAMPLES, Kenneth, H. et al. / etc.; Fitch, (54) COMBINED ARTICLE SURVEIL- CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU Even, Tabin & Flannery, Room 1600, 120 • MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM South LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60603 (US). LANCE AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICA- TION SYSTEM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY SYSTEME COMBINE DE SUR- CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB • VEILLANCE D’ARTICLES ET Published / Publiée : (c) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE D’IDENTIFICATION DE PRODUITS KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (71) SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS 6 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT CORPORATION [US/US]; 951 Yamato (51) G08B 21/00, A61B 5/00 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431–0700 (US). GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (11) WO 99/56262 (13) A1 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (72) WISCHEROP, Jerome; 2, rue de Paradis, (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR F–75040 Paris (FR). FERGUSON, David, IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF B.; 3376 N.W. 27th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL (21) PCT/FI99/00299 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD 33434 (US). ALICOT, Jorge, F.; 15849 TG). Ashy Field Road, Davie, FL 33331 (US). SHAFER, G., Mark; 6848 Palmetto Circle (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) South, Boca Raton, FL 33431 (US). 6 (25) ﬁ (26) en (51) G08B 13/14, 13/24 (74) COMOGLIO, Rick, F. et al. / etc.; 951 (11) WO 99/56259 (13) A1 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431–0700 (US). (30) 980819 9 Apr/avr 1998 FI (21) PCT/US99/08962 (09.04.1998) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (30) 09/067,333 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (54) CONTROL SYSTEM FOR BUILDING RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA • (28.04.1998) UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE AUTOMATION CONTROLLED BY HUMAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE • SYSTEME DE COMMANDE POUR (54) • MULTIPLE–USE DEACTIVATION DE- CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU IMMOTIQUE GERE PAR DES SI- VICE FOR ELECTRONIC ARTICLE MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GNAUX PHYSIOLOGIQUES HU- SURVEILLANCE MARKERS GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). MAINS • DISPOSITIF DE DESACTIVATION POLYVALENT POUR MARQUEURS (71) IST INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ELECTRONIQUES DE SURVEIL- (51)6 G08B 21/00, 17/06, 19/00 TECHNOLOGY OY [FI/FI]; Melkonkatu LANCE D’ARTICLES 16 A, FIN–00210 Helsinki (FI). (11) WO 99/56261 (13) A1 (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS les États désignés sauf US) CORPORATION [US/US]; 951 Yamato (21) PCT/CA99/00322 Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431–0700 (US). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (72, 75) MYLLYMÄKI, Matti [FI/FI]; (72) COFFEY, Kevin, R.; 296 Old Glory Court, (25) en (26) en Sisämaantie 18 A, FIN–02780 Espoo Fremont, CA 94539 (US). HO, Wing, K.; (FI). 9174 Chianti Court, Boynton Beach, FL (30) 2,235,654 23 Apr/avr 1998 CA 33426 (US). COPELAND, Richard, L.; (23.04.1998) 20777 Ramita Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431 (74) LEITZINGER OY; Ruoholahdenkatu 8, (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FIN–00180 Helsinki (FI). 44/1999 12910 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (71) ROBERT BOSCH GMBH [DE/DE]; Post- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA fach 30 02 20, D–70442 Stuttgart (DE). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (for all designated States except / pour tous GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle les États désignés sauf US) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (72, 75) DORENBECK, Claus [DE/DE]; RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA d’utilité) ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU Dammstrasse 21C, D–30938 Burgwedel UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK (DE). LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA Published / Publiée : (c) GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU 6 TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (51) G09B 5/06 (51)6 G09B 19/18, B42D 12/00, 11/00, G06F FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA 17/60, 19/00 // 157:00, A47G 29/02 (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR (11) WO 99/56265 (13) A1 NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/GB99/01303 (11) WO 99/56267 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (21) PCT/AU99/00315 (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (51)6 G08B 23/00 (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/56263 (13) A1 (30) 09/066,996 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (30) PP 3262 29 Apr/avr 1998 AU (21) PCT/US99/07017 (29.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • VOICE BOOK SYSTEM (25) en (26) en • SYSTEME DE LIVRE VOCAL (54) • BUDGET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SYSTEME DE GESTION DE BUDGET (30) 60/083,096 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (71) THORPE, Brian [GB/CN]; Prince’s Buil- • (28.04.1998) ding, 16th–19th ﬂoors, 10 Chater Road, (71, 72) MANSIE, Magnus, Andrew, Kirk- (30) 09/292,366 15 Apr/avr 1999 US Hong Kong (CN). patrick [AU/AU]; 1/235 Nicholson Street, (15.04.1999) (only for / seulement pour GB) Carlton, VIC 3053 (AU). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71, 72) HO, Frederick, Pak, Wai [CA/CN]; (74) HIND, Raymond, Stenton et al. / etc.; 19th ﬂoor, Flat A, Hei Wo Street, Hollywood Davies Collison Cave, 1 Little Collins Street, (54) • PERSONAL LOCATION SYSTEM Court, North Point, Hong Kong (CN). Melbourne, VIC 3000 (AU). • SYSTEME DE LOCALISATION (for all designated States except / pour tous PERSONNEL les États désignés sauf GB) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (71) STANFORD TELECOMMUNICA- (74) NETTLETON, John, Victor et al. / etc.; GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE TIONS, INC. [US/US]; 1761 Business Abel & Imray, 20 Red Lion Street, London KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Center Drive, Reston, VA 22090 (US). WC1R 4PQ (GB). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (72) SCHUCHMAN, Leonard; 11054 Seven (81) AU CA CN GB; EP (AT BE CH CY DE UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH Hill Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 (US). EN- DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GELBRECHT, Lloyd; 37219 Schooner SE). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Drive, The Sea Ranch, CA 95497 (US). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (74) ZEGEER, Jim; 801 North Pitt Street #108, (51)6 G09B 15/00, 15/02, 15/04, G10G 3/00 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD Alexandria, VA 22314 (US). TG). (11) WO 99/56266 (13) A1 (81) AU CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/RU99/00131 (51)6 G09F Published / Publiée : (a) (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56268 (13) A2 6 (25) ru (26) ru (51) G08G 1/0969 (21) PCT/US99/09259 (30) 98107880 27 Apr/avr 1998 RU (11) WO 99/56264 (13) A1 (27.04.1998) (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (21) PCT/EP99/02820 (30) 98109930 20 May/mai 1998 RU (25) en (26) en (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (20.05.1998) (30) 09/069,444 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (30) 98112401 24 Jun/juin 1998 RU (24.06.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98107675.5 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP (28.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • ADVERTISING PLACARD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • METHOD FOR TEACHING MUSIC, • PANNEAU PUBLICITAIRE METHOD FOR WRITING DOWN MU- (54) • METHOD FOR GENERATING AND SIC AND EDUCATIONAL AIDS (71) APEL, William, R. [US/US]; 11701 E. 76th INTERPRETING A LOCATION RE- Terrace, Raytown, MO 64138 (US). PROCEDE D’ENSEIGNEMENT DE LA FERENCE INSTANCE WITHIN A • MUSIQUE, PROCEDE DE NOTATION DIGITAL MAP (72) LETOURNEAU, Thomas, C.; 6701 N.W. DE MUSIQUE ET MOYENS DIDAC- Monticello Terrace, Parkville, MO 64152 • PROCEDE SERVANT A GENERER ET TIQUES (US). A INTERPRETER UNE INSTANCE DE REFERENCE D’EMPLACEMENT A (71, 72) BELETSKY, Sergei Vladimirovich (74) ELLIOTT, Kyle, L.; Hovey, Williams, L’INTERIEUR D’UNE CARTE NUME- [RU/RU]; Irtyshskaya nab., 14–28, Omsk, Timmons & Collins, Suite 400, 2405 Grand RIQUE 644042 (RU). Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108 (US). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12911

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) ADD–ON INTERNATIONAL B.V. (54) • TRANSPORTABLE INFORMATION– CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD [NL/NL]; Industrieweg 28, NL–4131 NK CARRYING MEDIUM GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG Vianen (NL). • SUPPORT D’INFORMATION TRANS- KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (for all designated States except / pour tous PORTABLE MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO les États désignés sauf US) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (71) GIGAVISION MEDIA GESELL- UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (72, 75) ROS, Raymond, Edmund [NL/NL]; SCHAFT MBH I.GR. [DE/DE]; MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY Biltseweg 31, NL–3735 MB Bosch en Duin Groß–Berliner–Damm 71, D–12487 Berlin KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (NL). (DE). CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (74) LOUËT, Feisser, Arnold et al. / etc.; (for all designated States except / pour tous NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA les États désignés sauf US) GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Arnold & Siedsma, Sweelinckplein 1, NL–2517 GK The Hague (NL). (72, 75) KLATT, Helmuth [DE/DE]; Eichenal- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA lee 62, D–14050 Berlin (DE). 6 (51) G09F 3/02 // B41M 5/00 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (74) PFENNING, MEINIG & PARTNER; GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (11) WO 99/56269 (13) A1 Kurfürstendamm 170, D–10707 Berlin KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (DE). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (21) PCT/NO99/00137 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (81) BR CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ (25) en (26) en BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU 6 (30) 09/065,918 24 Apr/avr 1998 US MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (51) G09G 3/20, 3/30, 3/301, G01D 11/28, (24.04.1998) GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). B60K 35/00 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56273 (13) A1 (54) • A COATED PLASTIC RECEIPT AND (51)6 G09F 3/20, H01B 7/36 (21) PCT/JP99/01774 A PROCESS FOR PROVIDING SUCH RECEIPT (11) WO 99/56271 (13) A1 (22) 2 Apr/avr 1999 (02.04.1999) • REÇU PLASTIFIE ET SON PROCEDE (21) PCT/GB99/01110 (25) ja (26) ja DE PRODUCTION (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) (30) 10/117642 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (71) ADMEDIA AS [NO/NO]; "Gullhaugbo- (28.04.1998) ligen", Sandakerveien 128, N–0485 Oslo (25) en (26) en (NO). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 9808611.9 23 Apr/avr 1998 GB les États désignés sauf US) (23.04.1998) (54) • DISPLAY DEVICE (72, 75) REVILL, Morten [NO/NO]; Hegde- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • DISPOSITIF D’AFFICHAGE haugsveien 21, N–0352 Oslo (NO). (54) • ROLL OF HEAT–SHRINKABLE TU- (71) NIPPON SEIKI CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 2–34, (74) J.K. THORSENS PATENTBUREAU A/S; BING Higashi–zaoh 2–chome, Nagaoka–shi, Nii- gata 940–8580 (JP). 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DISS, Colin, William CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (81) CN KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES [GB/GB]; 34 Seaton Close, Greenmeadow, FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 3QD (GB). GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) JAY, Anthony, W.; Raychem Limited, Published / Publiée : (b) European Patent Dept., Faraday Road, Dor- (51)6 G09G 5/08 can, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 5HH (GB). 6 (11) WO 99/56274 (13) A1 (51) G09F 3/10 (81) AU BR CA CN CZ ID IL IN JP KR PL RU (11) WO 99/56270 (13) A1 TR US ZA; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (21) PCT/US99/08698 FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 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(51)6 G21D 3/04 (81) BR CA JP KR MX US; EP (AT BE CH CY (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (11) WO 99/56285 (13) A1 PT SE). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/EP99/02887 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (51)6 G21F 9/12, C02F 1/28, B01J 20/26 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/56287 (13) A1 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (30) 198 19 001.8 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE (21) PCT/JP99/02255 (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (28.04.1998) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TG). (25) ja (26) ja (54) • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MO- Published / Publiée : (f), (g) NITORING THE INCREASE IN (30) 10/118714 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP POWER DURING A NUCLEAR (28.04.1998) (51)6 H01B 11/10, 11/12 REACTOR START–UP (DIVERSI- (30) 11/98455 6 Apr/avr 1999 JP TARY EXCURSION MONITORING) (06.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56289 (13) A1 • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR SURVEILLER LA MONTEE EN PUIS- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/IB99/00728 SANCE LORS DU DEMARRAGE D’UN REACTEUR NUCLEAIRE (SUR- (54) • METHOD FOR TREATING RADIOAC- (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) TIVE WASTE VEILLANCE D’EXCURSION DIVER- (25) en (26) en SITAIRE) • PROCEDE DE TRAITEMENT DE DE- CHETS RADIOACTIFS (30) 09/066,237 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (24.04.1998) [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (71) CHISSO CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 6–32, München (DE). Nakanoshima 3–chome, Kita–ku, Osaka–shi, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous Osaka 530–0005 (JP). les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • LIGHTNING RETARDANT CABLE les États désignés sauf US) CABLE DECHARGEUR DE FOUDRE (72, 75) SCHULZE, Joachim [DE/DE]; Sach- • senhäuser Landwehrweg 260, D–60598 (72, 75) MATSUMOTO, Ken [JP/JP]; (71) GASQUE, Marilyn, A. [US/US]; 2235 Old Frankfurt am Main (DE). 25–20,Higashi 1–chome, Kuki–shi, Saitama Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739 346–0016 (JP). KATO, Hideo [JP/JP]; 379 (US). (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Kayaba, Fujishiro–machi, Kitasoma–gun, Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). Ibaraki 300–1504 (JP). TODOKORO, Ma- (72) GASQUE, Samuel, N., Jr.; 2235 Old Ka- sami [JP/JP]; 4–318, Tsukiji, Minamata–shi, nuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739 (US). (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Kumamoto 867–0062 (JP). HATA, Hi- FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). deyuki [JP/JP]; 11–1, Jinnai 2–chome, (74) EDGAR, William, R. et al. / etc.; Kent Minamata–shi, Kumamoto 867–0011 (JP). & Edgar, 18th ﬂoor, 150 Metcalfe Street, Published / Publiée : (c) Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1P1 (CA). (74) CHISSO CORPORATION; Intellectual Property Dept., 7–3, Marunouchi 2–chome, (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (51)6 G21F 9/00 Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–8333 (JP). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (11) WO 99/56286 (13) A2 (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/DE99/01203 GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (51)6 G21K KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (25) de (26) de AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (11) WO 99/56288 (13) A2 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (30) 198 18 772.6 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (27.04.1998) (21) PCT/FR99/01851 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG).

(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 28 Jul/juil 1999 (28.07.1999) (54) • METHOD FOR REDUCING THE LE- (25) fr (26) fr (51)6 H01C 7/112, 7/12 VEL OF RADIOACTIVITY OF A ME- TAL PART (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56290 (13) A1 • PROCEDE POUR LA SUPPRESSION (54) • NOVEL FORCE3NOVEL PHYSICS: (21) PCT/CH99/00165 DE LA RADIOACTIVITE D’UNE EINSTEIN–BOHR FALSEHOOD, CON- PIECE METALLIQUE SERVED MASS, CHARGES GENERA- (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT TED BY IRRADIATION, ELECTRIC (25) de (26) de FIELD NEUTRINO–CONDUCTORS; [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 München (DE). PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE (30) 198 24 104.6 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE (for all designated States except / pour tous AND "AEROPLANE CARPETS" (27.04.1998) les États désignés sauf US) • NOUVELLE FORCE3NOUVELLE PHYSIQUE: FAUSSETE D’EINSTEIN– (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72, 75) BERTHOLDT, Horst–Otto [DE/DE]; BOHR, MASSE CONSERVEE, (54) NON–LINEAR RESISTANCE WITH Bergstrasse 5, D–91301 Forchheim CHARGES CREEES PAR IRRADIA- • VARISTOR BEHAVIOUR AND ME- (DE). GASSEN, Rainer [DE/DE]; TION, NEUTRINOS– CONDUCTEURS THOD FOR THE PRODUCTION Karl–Heckel–Weg 6, D–90765 Fürth (DE). DE CHAMP ELECTRIQUE. MACHINE THEREOF STROHMER, Franz [DE/DE]; Greiffen- AU MOUVEMENT PERPETUEL ET bergstrasse 81, D–96052 Bamberg (DE). "TAPIS–AVIONS" • RESISTANCE NON LINEAIRE A COMPORTEMENT DE VARISTOR ET (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (71, 72) ZAGYANSKY, Yuly [FR/FR]; Entraide, PROCEDE PERMETTANT DE PRO- Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). 22, rue Sainte Marthe, F–75010 Paris (FR). DUIRE CETTE RESISTANCE 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12915

(71) ABB RESEARCH LTD. [CH/CH]; Affol- (71) SQUARE D COMPANY [US/US]; 1415 (54) • MEANS FOR ACTUATING A SNAP– ternstrasse 52, CH–8050 Zürich (CH). South Roselle Road, Palatine, IL 60067 ACTING DEVICE (for all designated States except / pour tous (US). • MOYEN D’ACTIONNEMENT D’UN les États désignés sauf US) DISPOSITIF A DECLIC (72) LIPTAK, Juliua, M.; 1203 Laurens Way, (72, 75) KLUGE–WEISS, Petra [DE/CH]; Knightdale, NC 27545 (US). GERLACH, (71, 72) SCHWAB, Pierre, P. [US/US]; 1768 Pilgerstrasse 75, CH–5405 Baden (CH). Michael, J.; 9324 Sunnyoak Drive, River- South East Clearmont Street, Port St. Lucie, GREUTER, Felix [CH/CH]; Im Bettliacher view, FL 33569 (US). FL 34983 (US). 8, CH–5406 Baden (CH). STRUEMPLER, Ralf [DE/CH]; Oberriedenstrasse 35B, (74) GOLDEN, Larry, I.; Square D Company, (74) LYNCH, Jeremiah et al. / etc.; Lahive & CH–5412 Gebenstorf (CH). General Patent Counsel, 1415 South Roselle Cockﬁeld, LLP, 28 State Street, Boston, MA Road, Palatine, IL 60067 (US). 02109 (US). (74) ABB BUSINESS SERVICES LTD.; Intel- lectual Property (SLE–I), Building 699/Ha- (81) CA MX; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA selstrasse 16, CH–5401 Baden (CH). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GH GM GW HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (81) AU CN IN JP PL US; EP (AT BE CH CY KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (51)6 H01F MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU PT SE). SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (11) WO 99/56293 (13) A2 UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ (51)6 H01C 7/12 (21) PCT/US99/09539 MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (11) WO 99/56291 (13) A2 (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/FI99/00336 (25) en (26) en

(22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (30) 09/069,389 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (51)6 H01H 50/32 (25) ﬁ (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56295 (13) A1 (30) 980905 24 Apr/avr 1998 FI (24.04.1998) (54) • OPEN UNIPOLAR MAGNETIC (21) PCT/SE99/00712 STRUCTURE (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • STRUCTURE MAGNETIQUE UNIPO- LAIRE OUVERTE (54) • SURGE PROTECTOR (25) en (26) en • PROTECTEUR DE SURTENSION (63) US 09/069,389 (CON) (30) 9801499–6 29 Apr/avr 1998 SE 29 Apr/avr 1998 (29.04.1998) (29.04.1998) (71, 72) MÄÄTTÄ, Hannu [FI/FI]; Pikisaaren- tie 1 C 37, FIN–90100 Oulu (FI). (71) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY [US/US]; 4 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Washington Square, New York, NY 10010 (74) LAURINOLLI, Tapio; Patenttitoimisto Ta- (US). (54) • RELAY pio Laurinolli, P.O. Box 258, FIN–90101 (for all designated States except / pour tous RELAIS Oulu (FI). les États désignés sauf US) • (71) ABB AB [SE/SE]; S–721 83 Västerås (SE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (72, 75) ABELE, Manlio, G. [US/US]; 5 East (for all designated States except / pour tous CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 (US). les États désignés sauf US) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE JENSEN, Jens [US/US]; 52 Yonkers Ter- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV race, Yonkers, NY 10704 (US). RUSINEK, (72, 75) ALMQUIST, Bengt [SE/SE]; MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Henry [US/US]; 24 Florence Street, Great Pionvägen 35, S–722 46 Västerås (SE). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Neck, NY 11023 (US). KJELLNÄS, Stefan [SE/SE]; Forellgatan UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH 16, S–723 49 Västerås (SE). KLEMMES- GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (74) HAERTER, Martin, W. et al. / etc.; Darby TAD, Åsmund [NO/SE]; Rösegårdsgatan (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP & Darby P.C., 805 Third Avenue, New York, 88, S–724 76 Västerås (SE). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR NY 10022–7513 (US). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (74) LUNDBLAD VANNESJÖ, Katarina et al. CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY / etc.; ABB AB, Patent, S–721 78 Västerås TG). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (SE). GD GE HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 6 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (51) H01C 7/12, H05K 5/06 SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (11) WO 99/56292 (13) A1 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (21) PCT/US99/07382 BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (25) en (26) en (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (30) 09/067,118 27 Apr/avr 1998 US 6 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (27.04.1998) (51) H01H 37/54 TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56294 (13) A1 (54) • A PROTECTIVE CONTAINMENT AP- (21) PCT/US98/08342 (51)6 H01H 71/50 PARATUS FOR POTTED ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56296 (13) A1 • APPAREIL DE CONTENTION ET DE (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/US99/09054 PROTECTION POUR CIRCUITS ELEC- TRONIQUES ENCAPSULES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) 44/1999 12916 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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(51)6 H01H 85/56, H01R 13/68 (51)6 H01J 9/02, 17/49, 11/02, 17/04 (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/56298 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56300 (13) A1 (30) 09/069,893 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (29.04.1998) (21) PCT/FI99/00354 (21) PCT/JP99/02278 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (54) • MICROWAVE SEALING OF FLAT PA- (25) ﬁ (26) en (25) ja (26) ja NEL DISPLAYS 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12917

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KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (51)6 H01L 29/06 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (11) WO 99/56319 (13) A1 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/DE99/00219 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 28 Jan/jan 1999 (28.01.1999) 44/1999 12920 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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(72, 75) TIHANYI, Jenö [DE/DE]; Isarweg 13, (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (51)6 H01L 31/0224 D–85551 Kirchheim (DE). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56324 (13) A2 (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (51)6 H01L 29/78, 29/739, 29/06 (21) PCT/DE99/01246 (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (11) WO 99/56322 (13) A1 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/DE99/00789 (25) de (26) de (30) 198 19 200.2 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (51)6 H01L 29/74, 31/111 (22) 19 Mar/mar 1999 (19.03.1999) (29.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56320 (13) A1 (25) de (26) de (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/US99/08740 (30) 198 18 299.6 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (23.04.1998) (54) • METHOD FOR PRODUCING CON- (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) TACT STRUCTURES IN SOLAR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CELLS (25) en (26) en (54) • LOW IMPEDANCE, HIGH VOLTAGE • PROCEDE DE REALISATION DE (30) 09/067,664 28 Apr/avr 1998 US FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR STRUCTURES DE CONTACT DANS (28.04.1998) • TRANSISTOR A EFFET DE CHAMP DES CELLULES SOLAIRES A TENSION ELEVEE ET DE FAIBLE (71) FRAUNHOFER–GESELLSCHAFT ZUR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) VALEUR OHMIQUE FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN (54) • BIDIRECTIONAL SILICON CARBIDE (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT FORSCHUNG E.V. [DE/DE]; Leonrod- POWER DEVICES HAVING VOLTAGE [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 strasse 54, D–80636 München (DE). SUPPORTING REGIONS THEREIN München (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED BLO- (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) CKING VOLTAGE CAPABILITY les États désignés sauf US) • DISPOSITIFS ELECTRIQUES BI- (72, 75) LÜDEMANN, Ralf [DE/DE]; Hum- DIRECTIONNELS AU CARBURE (72, 75) TIHANYI, Jenoe [DE/DE]; Isarweg 13, melstrasse 13, D–79100 Freiburg (DE). DE SILICIUM PRESENTANT DES D–85551 Kirchheim (DE). SCHAEFER, Sebastian [DE/DE]; Went- ZONES SUPPORT DE TENSION LEUR zingerstrasse 68, D–79106 Freiburg (DE). (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; CONFERANT UNE CAPACITE DE Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (74) GAGEL, Roland; Landsbergerstrasse 480a, TENSION DE BLOCAGE ACCRUE D–81241 München (DE). (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (71) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVER- FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). SITY [US/US]; 1 Holladay Hall, Campus (81) AU JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Box 7003, Raleigh, NC 27695–7003 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) 6 (51) H01L 29/78 (51)6 H01L 31/032 (72, 75) BALIGA, Bantval, Jayant [IN/US]; 2612 Bembridge Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 (11) WO 99/56323 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56325 (13) A1 (US). (21) PCT/JP98/01942 (21) PCT/CH98/00455 (74) SCOTT, Grant, J. et al. / etc.; Myers, (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) Bigel, Sibley & Sajovec, P.A., P.O. Box (22) 23 Oct/oct 1998 (23.10.1998) 37428, Raleigh, NC 27627 (US). (25) ja (26) ja (25) de (26) de (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (30) 98810382.6 29 Apr/avr 1998 EP (54) • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND (29.04.1998) PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 H01L 29/78, 29/786 THE SAME DISPOSITIF SEMI–CONDUCTEUR ET (11) WO 99/56321 (13) A1 • (54) • SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT, ESPE- SON PROCEDE DE FABRICATION CIALLY A SOLAR CELL, AND ME- (21) PCT/DE99/00703 (71) MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI THOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THE- KAISHA [JP/JP]; 2–3, Marunouchi REOF (22) 15 Mar/mar 1999 (15.03.1999) 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–8310 • COMPOSANT A SEMI– (25) de (26) de (JP). CONDUCTEUR, NOTAMMENT (for all designated States except / pour tous PILE SOLAIRE ET PROCEDE (30) 198 18 300.3 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE les États désignés sauf US) PERMETTANT DE L’OBTENIR (23.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12921

(71, 72) LA VECCHIA, Nunzio [CH/CH]; (54) • CIRCUIT FOR THE DYNAMIC CON- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Monte Verità, Via Collina, 93, CH–6612 TROL OF CERAMIC SOLID–STATE Ascona (CH). ACTUATORS (54) • DETACHABLE BATTERY HANDLE ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT POUR L’EXCITATION DY- (74) LUCHS & PARTNER; Schulhausstrasse • SYSTEME DE POIGNEE AMOVIBLE 12, CH–8002 Zürich (CH). NAMIQUE D’ACTUATEURS SOLIDES • CERAMIQUES POUR BATTERIE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BB BG BR BY CA CH (71) GNB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [US/US]; CN CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HU IL IS (71) GSG ELEKTRONIK GMBH [DE/DE]; Giessereistrasse 12, D–83022 Rosenheim 1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Mendota Heights, JP KE KG KP KR KZ LK LR LS LT LU MN 55118 (US). LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL (DE). PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE (PI) GMBH & CO. [DE/DE]; Polytec–Platz PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK TJ TM TR TT (72) CAMPBELL, Kris; 509 Waco Way, Poplar 5–7, D–76337 Waldbronn (DE). UA UG US UZ VN; AP (GH GM KE LS Grove, IL 61065 (US). KOPALA, John, (for all designated States except / pour tous MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG E.; 98 Poplar Creek Drive, Elgin, IL 60120 les États désignés sauf US) KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (US). DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (72, 75) KNAUSS, Uwe [DE/DE]; Am Irlach 7, (74) RUSCHAU, Pamela, J. et al. / etc.; Leydig, PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN D–83209 Prien–Atzing (DE). GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Voit & Mayer, Ltd., Two Prudential Plaza, (74) KRUSPIG, Volkmar et al. / etc.; Meissner, Suite 4900, 180 North Stetson, Chicago, IL Bolte & Partner, Postfach 86 06 24, D–81633 60601–6780 (US). 6 München (DE). (51) H01L 41/00 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (11) WO 99/56326 (13) A2 (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (21) PCT/DE99/01282 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (51)6 H01L 41/047, 41/09 UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/56328 (13) A1 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (30) 198 19 582.6 30 Apr/avr 1998 DE (21) PCT/DE99/01132 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (30.04.1998) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (25) de (26) de (54) • LOCATION–DEPENDENT EXECU- TION OF SERVICES OF A MOBILE (30) 198 18 449.2 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (51)6 H01M 2/12 RADIO NETWORK (24.04.1998) • EXECUTION DE SERVICES D’UN (11) WO 99/56330 (13) A1 RESEAU RADIOTELEPHONIQUE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/EP98/02444 MOBILE DEPENDANTE DE (54) • PIEZOELECTRIC BENDING TRANS- L’EMPLACEMENT DUCER AND A MODULE MADE OF (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) A PLURALITY OF PIEZOELECTRIC (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (25) de (26) de [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 BENDING TRANSDUCERS München (DE). • CAPTEUR PIEZOELECTRIQUE DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous FLEXION ET MODULE CONSTITUE les États désignés sauf US) D’UNE PLURALITE DE CAPTEURS (54) • BATTERY PLUG PIEZOELECTRIQUES DE FLEXION BOUCHON D’ACCUMULATEUR (72, 75) LEITGEB, Manfred [AT/AT]; Feld- • gasse 64, A–2440 Gramatneusiedl (AT). (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (71, 72) OSCHMANN, Elke [DE/DE]; Mitter- MADLE, Rene [AT/AT]; Sulzg. 2/RH 2, [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 weg 9 – 11, D–85230 Bergkirchen (DE). A–2405 B.D. Altenburg (AT). STIMPFL, München (DE). Franz [AT/AT]; Neubaug. 9, A–2542 (for all designated States except / pour tous (74) GUSTORF, Gerhard; Bachstrasse 6a, Kottingbrunn (AT). POSTMANN, Er- les États désignés sauf US) D–84036 Landshut (DE). win [AT/AT]; Stauseestrasse 69, A–7212 (81) AL AU BA BB BG BR CA CN CU CZ EE Forchtenstein (AT). LECHNER, Gerhard (72, 75) GÜNTHER, Jürgen [DE/DE]; GE HU IL IS JP KP KR LC LK LR LT LV [AT/AT]; Graf Starhemberggasse 6/3, Hofhausring 20, D–96342 Stockheim MG MK MN MX NO NZ PL RO RU SG SI A–1040 Wien (AT). (DE). KLUMP, Stefan [DE/DE]; Gus- tav–Heinemann–Strasse 32, D–96215 Lich- SK SL TR TT UA US UZ VN YU; AP (GH (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; tenfels (DE). RIEDEL, Michael [DE/DE]; GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). Von Scheffelstrasse 18, D–96489 Nie- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT derfüllbach (DE). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (81) CN US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; CM GA GN ML MR NE SN TD TG). Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (81) CN JP KR RU TR US; EP (AT BE CH CY 6 6 (51) H01L 41/04 DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (51) H01M 4/48, 10/40, C01G 45/00 PT SE). (11) WO 99/56327 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56331 (13) A1 Published / Publiée : (c) (21) PCT/EP99/02625 (21) PCT/US99/09384

(22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) (51)6 H01M 2/10 (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) (25) de (26) de (11) WO 99/56329 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en (30) 198 18 273.2 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (21) PCT/US99/06970 (30) 60/083,719 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (23.04.1998) (30.04.1998) (22) 30 Mar/mar 1999 (30.03.1999) (30) 198 25 210.2 5 Jun/juin 1998 DE (30) 60/083,834 1 May/mai 1998 US (05.06.1998) (25) en (26) en (01.05.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 09/069,585 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (29.04.1998) 44/1999 12922 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(54) • INTERCALATION COMPOUNDS AND 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 (72, 75) FAITA, Giuseppe [IT/IT]; Via Risorgi- ELECTRODES FOR BATTERIES (JP). AONO, Yasuhisa [JP/JP]; Hitachi, mento, 119, I–28100 Novara (IT). OTTA- • COMPOSES D’INTERCALAIRE ET Ltd., Hitachi Kenkyusho, 1–1, Omikacho VIANI, Angelo [IT/IT]; Via Pierlombardo, ELECTRODES POUR BATTERIES 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 5, I–20100 Milano (IT). (JP). (71) MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF (74) KINZEBACH, Werner et al. / etc.; TECHNOLOGY [US/US]; 77 Massachu- (74) ASAMURA, Kiyoshi et al. / etc.; New Oh- Reitstötter, Kinzebach & Partner, Postfach setts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 (US). temachi Building Room 331, 2–1, Ohtema- 86 06 49, D–81633 München (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous chi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0004 (JP). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY les États désignés sauf US) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (72, 75) CHIANG, Yet–Ming [US/US]; 52 (81) CA CN KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Lake Road, Framingham, MA 01701 (US). ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO SADOWAY, Donald, R. [US/US]; 75 Published / Publiée : (c) Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02154 (US). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA JANG, Young–Il [KR/US]; Apartment 406, UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM 100 Marina Drive, N. Quincy, MA 02171 (51)6 H01M 8/02, 8/22 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (US). HUANG, Biying [CN/US]; Apartment AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (11) WO 99/56333 (13) A1 3, 6 Alberta Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02140 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (US). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (21) PCT/GB99/01239 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) OYER, Timothy, J.; Wolf, Greenﬁeld & (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) Sacks, P.C., 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Published / Publiée : (c) MA 02210 (US). (25) en (26) en (51)6 H01M 8/10 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (30) 9808524.4 23 Apr/avr 1998 GB CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (23.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56335 (13) A1 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/US99/09235 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (54) FULL CELL FLOW–FIELD STRUC- • (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT TURE FORMED BY LAYER DEPOSI- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH TION (25) en (26) en GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA STRUCTURE DE CHAMP (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP • D’ECOULEMENT DE PILE A COM- (30) 09/067,882 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR BUSTIBLE FORMEE PAR DEPOT DE (29.04.1998) IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF COUCHES CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TG). (71) BG PLC [GB/GB]; 100 Thames Valley Park (54) POROUS SUPPORT LAYER FOR AN Drive, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1PT (GB). • Published / Publiée : (c) ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) • COUCHE DE SUPPORT POREUX (51)6 H01M 4/66, 4/70, 4/02, 4/58, 10/40 POUR CELLULE ELECTROCHI- (72, 75) DONG, Zoumin [CA/CA]; 961 Shady- MIQUE (11) WO 99/56332 (13) A1 wood Drive, Victoria, British Columbia V8X 4H9 (CA). (71) INTERNATIONAL FUEL CELLS (21) PCT/JP99/02145 CORPORATION [US/US]; 195 Governor’s (74) MORGAN, David; BG plc, Intellectual Highway, South Windsor, CT 06074 (US). (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) Property Dept., 100 Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1PT (GB). (72) FREDLEY, Robert, R.; 56 Cedar Swamp (25) ja (26) ja Road, Tolland, CT 06084 (US). (81) AU CA CN IN JP KR SG US; EP (AT BE (30) 10/114597 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (74) KELLY, Robert, H.; Intellectual Property (24.04.1998) MC NL PT SE). Counsel, Hamilton Standard, One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096–1010 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (54) LITHIUM SECONDARY CELL • 6 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE • PILE SECONDAIRE AU LITHIUM (51) H01M 8/06, 8/04, C25B 15/00 GH GM HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ (11) WO 99/56334 (13) A1 LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN (71) HITACHI, LTD. [JP/JP]; 6, Kanda Suruga- MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG dai 4–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 101–8010 (21) PCT/EP99/02772 SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN (JP). YU ZW; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). les États désignés sauf US) (25) en (26) en Published / Publiée : (c) (72, 75) KANEDA, Junya [JP/JP]; Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Kenkyusho, 1–1, Omikacho (30) MI98A000914 29 Apr/avr 1998 IT 6 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 (29.04.1998) (51) H01M 10/40, 4/02 (JP). KONDO, Yasuo [JP/JP]; Hitachi, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Ltd., Hitachi Kenkyusho, 1–1, Omikacho (11) WO 99/56336 (13) A1 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 (54) • METHOD FOR THE INTEGRATION (21) PCT/JP99/02155 (JP). ITABASHI, Takeyuki [JP/JP]; Hitachi, OF FUEL CELLS INTO ELECTRO- Ltd., Hitachi Kenkyusho, 1–1, Omikacho CHEMICAL PLANTS (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 PROCEDE D’INTEGRATION DE CEL- • (25) ja (26) ja (JP). TAKEUTI, Seiji [JP/JP]; Hitachi, LULES ELECTROCHIMIQUES DANS Ltd., Hitachi Kenkyusho, 1–1, Omikacho DES INSTALLATIONS ELECTROCHI- (30) 10/117509 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 MIQUES (27.04.1998) (JP). MURANAKA, Yasushi [JP/JP]; Hita- chi, Ltd., Hitachi Kenkyusho, 1–1, Omika- (71) DE NORA S.P.A. [IT/IT]; Via Bistolﬁ, 35, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) cho 7–chome, Hitachi–shi, Ibaraki 319–1221 I–20134 Milan (IT). (JP). INAGAKI, Masahisa [JP/JP]; Hitachi, (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • SOLID ELECTROLYTIC SECONDARY Ltd., Hitachi Kenkyusho, 1–1, Omikacho les États désignés sauf US) BATTERY 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12923

• ACCUMULATEUR ELECTRIQUE A (54) • COPLANAR MICROWAVE CIRCUIT (51)6 H01P 7/00 ELECTROLYTE SOLIDE HAVING SUPPRESSION OF UNDESI- RED MODES (11) WO 99/56340 (13) A1 (71) SONY CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 7–35, Ki- tashinagawa 6–chome, Shinagawa–ku, To- • CIRCUIT HYPERFREQUENCE CO- (21) PCT/FI99/00322 kyo 141–0001 (JP). PLANAIRE A SUPPRESSION DE (for all designated States except / pour tous MODES INDESIRABLES (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) les États désignés sauf US) (71) ENDGATE CORPORATION [US/US]; (25) ﬁ (26) en (72, 75) HATAZAWA, Tsuyonobu [JP/JP]; 321 Soquel Way, Sunnyvale, CA Sony Corporation, 7–35, Kitashinagawa 94086–4102 (US). (30) 980911 24 Apr/avr 1998 FI 6–chome, Shinagawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (24.04.1998) (72) FAULKNER, Mark, V.; 891 Rebecca (JP). KEZUKA, Koichiro [JP/JP]; Sony Drive, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (US). Corporation, 7–35, Kitashinagawa 6–chome, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) STONEHAM, Edward, B.; 1580 Julie Shinagawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). II- Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024 (US). MOH- (54) RESONATOR ASSEMBLY JIMA, Yukiko [JP/JP]; Sony Corporation, WINKEL, Clifford, A.; 2363 Peachtree • 7–35, Kitashinagawa 6–chome, Shina- ENSEMBLE RESONATEUR Lane, San Jose, CA 95128 (US). VAU- • gawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). GHAN, Mark, J.; 1055 E. Evelyn Avenue (71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY #3, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (US). (74) KOIKE, Akira et al. / etc.; No.11 Mori [FI/FI]; Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo Building, 6–4, Toranomon 2–chome, Mi- (74) ANDERSON, Edward, B.; Anderson & (FI). nato–ku, Tokyo 105–0001 (JP). Adamson, LLP, P.O. Box 2248, Roseburg, (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (81) BR CA CN ID IN KR MX SG US; EP (AT OR 97470 (US). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (72, 75) KIVELÄ, Marko [FI/FI]; Men- LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AU BR CA CN IL JP KR MX; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU ninkäisentie 6 C 40, FIN–90550 Oulu (FI). MC NL PT SE). (74) KOLSTER OY AB; Iso Roobertinkatu 23, (51)6 H01M 10/40, 4/02 P.O. Box 148, FIN–00121 Helsinki (FI). (11) WO 99/56337 (13) A1 (51)6 H01P 1/213, 1/20 (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (21) PCT/JP99/02156 (11) WO 99/56339 (13) A1 CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (21) PCT/US99/09337 d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (25) ja (26) ja (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (30) 10/117551 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP (25) en (26) en d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (27.04.1998) IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (30) 09/069,855 30 Apr/avr 1998 US LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30.04.1998) NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (54) SOLID ELECTROLYTIC SECONDARY • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP BATTERY (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); • ACCUMULATEUR ELECTRIQUE A (54) • MICROWAVE CHANNELIZED BAND- EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); ELECTROLYTE SOLIDE PASS FILTER HAVING TWO CHAN- EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB NELS GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (71) SONY CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 7–35, Ki- • ﬁltre passe–bande hyperfréquences multi- CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN tashinagawa 6–chome, Shinagawa–ku, To- canaux possédant deux canaux TD TG). kyo 141–0001 (JP). (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) THE GOVERNEMENT OF THE UNI- Published / Publiée : (c) les États désignés sauf US) TED STATES OF AMERICA as represented by the SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (72, 75) HATAZAWA, Tsuyonobu [JP/JP]; 6 [US/US]; Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 (51) H01P 7/08, H03B 5/18 Sony Corporation, 7–35, Kitashinagawa Overlook Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 6–chome, Shinagawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 20375–5325 (US). (11) WO 99/56341 (13) A1 (JP). KONDO, Takayuki [JP/JP]; Sony (for all designated States except / pour tous Corporation, 7–35, Kitashinagawa 6–chome, les États désignés sauf US) (21) PCT/US98/08234 Shinagawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). II- JIMA, Yukiko [JP/JP]; Sony Corporation, (72, 75) RAUSCHER, Christen [US/US]; 5335 (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) 7–35, Kitashinagawa 6–chome, Shina- Lake Cove Court, Alexandria, VA 22135 gawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). (US). (25) en (26) en

(74) KOIKE, Akira et al. / etc.; No.11 Mori (74) McDONNELL, Thomas, E.; Associate (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Building, 6–4, Toranomon 2–chome, Mi- Counsel (Patents), Naval Research Labo- (54) COPLANAR OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT nato–ku, Tokyo 105–0001 (JP). ratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., • STRUCTURES Washington, DC 20375–5325 (US). (81) BR CA CN ID IN KR MX SG US; EP (AT • STRUCTURES DE MONTAGES OS- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CILLATEURS COPLANAIRES LU MC NL PT SE). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (71) ENDGATE CORPORATION [US/US]; KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG 321 Soquel Way, Sunnyvale, CA (51)6 H01P 1/162 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU 94086–4102 (US). SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (11) WO 99/56338 (13) A1 US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (72) MOHWINKEL, Clifford, A.; 2363 Peach- MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY tree Lane, San Jose, CA 95128 (US). STO- (21) PCT/US98/08233 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH NEHAM, Edward, B.; 1580 Julie Lane, Los (22) 24 Apr/avr 1998 (24.04.1998) CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC Altos, CA 94024 (US). NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (25) en (26) en GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) ANDERSON, Edward, B.; Anderson & Adamson, LLP, P.O. Box 2248, Roseburg, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) OR 97470 (US). 44/1999 12924 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AU BR CA CN IL JP KR MX; EP (AT BE (72, 75) EGAWA, Kiyoshi [JP/JP]; 203 Koutoku (51)6 H01Q 1/36 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU Daiichi Kohpo, 2–16–4, Nobi, Yoko- MC NL PT SE). suka–shi, Kanagawa 239–0841 (JP). YA - (11) WO 99/56345 (13) A1 MAZAKI, Masazumi [JP/JP]; 2–408 (21) PCT/SE99/00658 Haimu Hikari no Oka, 6–2, Hikari no Oka, 6 Yokosuka–shi, Kanagawa 239–0847 (JP). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (51) H01Q 1/12 KOYANAGI, Yoshio [JP/JP]; 4–10–21, (25) sv (26) en (11) WO 99/56342 (13) A1 Kokubuminami, Ebina–shi, Kanagawa 243–0405 (JP). YANAGIBASHI, Hidehiro (30) 9801447–5 24 Apr/avr 1998 SE (21) PCT/US99/00484 [JP/JP]; 201 Esutetopia Ishigami, 3–9–5, Hakusan, Midori–ku, Yokohama–shi, Kana- (24.04.1998) (22) 8 Jan/jan 1999 (08.01.1999) gawa 226–0006 (JP). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (74) WASHIDA, Kimihito; Shintoshicen- (54) MULTIPLE BAND ANTENNA DEVICE ter Building, 5th ﬂoor, 24–1, Tsurumaki • (30) 60/082,973 24 Apr/avr 1998 US 1–chome, Tama–shi, Tokyo 206–0034 (JP). • DISPOSITIF ANTENNE A BANDE (24.04.1998) MULTIPLE (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (71) INTENNA TECHNOLOGY AB [SE/SE]; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE P.O. Box 311, S–392 23 Kalmar (SE). GH GM HR HU ID IL IS KE KG KR KZ (54) DIRECTOR ELEMENT FOR RADIO (for all designated States except / pour tous • LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN les États désignés sauf US) DEVICES MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG • DIRECTEUR DE RAYONNEMENT SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN (72, 75) NORBERG, Hans [SE/SE]; Långhult, POUR DISPOSITIFS DE RADIOCOM- YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL S–383 92 Mönsterås (SE). MUNICATION SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (74) AWAPATENT AB; P.O. Box 5117, S–200 (71) RANGESTAR INTERNATIONAL FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); 71 Malmö (SE). CORPORATION [US/US]; Suite 220, OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML 4030 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA MR NE SN TD TG). (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle 95117 (US). d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (for all designated States except / pour tous CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle les États désignés sauf US) d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (51)6 H01Q 1/32, 1/38 d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (72, 75) JOHNSON, Greg [US/US]; 1931 Seas- d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle cape Boulevard, Apton, CA 95003 (US). (11) WO 99/56344 (13) A1 d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (74) KLOS, John, F.; Larkin, Hoffman, Daly (21) PCT/US99/08980 IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR & Lindgren, Ltd., 1500 Norwest Financial LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX Center, 7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Bloo- (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK mington, MN 55431 (US). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM (25) en (26) en TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (30) 60/083,192 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (27.04.1998) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK (30) 09/234,566 20 Jan/jan 1999 US GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE (20.01.1999) CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ TD TG). VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD Published / Publiée : (c) RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (54) • A LEFT–HAND CIRCULAR POLARI- FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); ZED ANTENNA FOR USE WITH GPS (51)6 H01Q 13/10, 21/30, 21/06, 21/24 OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML SYSTEMS MR NE SN TD TG). • ANTENNE POLARISEE CIRCULAIRE- (11) WO 99/56346 (13) A1 MENT A GAUCHE POUR SYSTEMES (21) PCT/JP98/01933 GPS (51)6 H01Q 1/24 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) (71) ATX RESEARCH, INC. [US/US]; Suite (11) WO 99/56343 (13) A1 200, 10010 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX (25) ja (26) ja 78216 (US). (21) PCT/JP99/02191 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72) HERRING, Russell, M.; 210 W. Huisache, (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) San Antonio, TX 78212 (US). 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KONISHI, Yoshihiko [JP/JP]; Mit- (71) MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUS- KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH subishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, 2–3, TRIAL CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 1006, Oaza CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC Marunouchi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo Kadoma, Kadoma–shi, Osaka 571–8501 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA 100–8310 (JP). MIYAZAKI, Moriyasu (JP). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). [JP/JP]; Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, (for all designated States except / pour tous 2–3, Marunouchi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, To- les États désignés sauf US) kyo 100–8310 (JP). OH–HASHI, Hideyuki 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12925

[JP/JP]; Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, • SYSTEMES D’ANTENNES DE POUR- (51)6 H01R 9/26, 13/447 2–3, Marunouchi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, SUITE DE SATELLITES A DEFILE- Tokyo 100–8310 (JP). URASAKI, Shuji MENT (11) WO 99/56350 (13) A1 [JP/JP]; Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, 2–3, Marunouchi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, (71) THOMSON MULTIMEDIA [FR/FR]; 46, (21) PCT/GB99/01123 Tokyo 100–8310 (JP). quai Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92100 Boulogne Billancourt (FR). (22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) (74) SOGA, Michiteru et al. / etc.; S. Soga (for all designated States except / pour tous & Co., Kokusai Building, 8th ﬂoor, 1–1, les États désignés sauf US) (25) en (26) en Marunouchi 3–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–0005 (JP). (72, 75) HIRTZLIN, Patrice [FR/FR]; Thom- (30) 9809029.3 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB son Multimedia, 46, quai Alphonse Le (29.04.1998) (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Gallo, F–92100 Boulogne Billancourt (FR). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). FOURDEUX, Henri [FR/FR]; Thomson (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Multimedia, 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92100 Boulogne Billancourt (FR). LOU- (54) • AN ELECTRICAL ISOLATION DE- ZIR, Ali [TN/FR]; Thomson Multimedia, VICE (51)6 H01Q 19/06, 3/14, 5/00 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92100 • DISPOSITIF D’ISOLATION ELEC- (11) WO 99/56347 (13) A1 Boulogne Billancourt (FR). TRIQUE (21) PCT/FR99/00881 (74) KOHRS, Martin; Thomson Multimedia, (71) BRITISH NUCLEAR FUELS PLC 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92100 [GB/GB]; Risley, Warrington, Cheshire (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) Boulogne Billancourt (FR). WA3 6AS (GB). (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) fr (26) fr (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD les États désignés sauf US) (30) 98/05112 23 Apr/avr 1998 FR GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (72, 75) WILSON, Graham, John [GB/GB]; KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (23.04.1998) British Nuclear Fuels plc, Risley, War- MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO rington, Cheshire WA3 6AS (GB). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (74) COWKING, Harry; British Nuclear Fuels (54) • APPARATUS FOR TRACKING MO- MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY VING SATELLITES plc, Risley, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6AS KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (GB). • APPAREIL DE POURSUITE DE SA- CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC TELLITES A DEFILEMENT NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (71) THOMSON MULTIMEDIA [FR/FR]; 46, GH GM HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ quai Alphonse le Gallo, F–92100 Boulogne LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN Billancourt (FR). 6 MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG (for all designated States except / pour tous (51) H01Q 25/00, H04B 7/26 SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/56349 (13) A1 VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (72, 75) LOUZIR, Ali [TN/FR]; (FR). FOUR- (21) PCT/SE99/00474 DEUX, Henri [FR/FR]; (FR). HIRTZLIN, KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY Patrice [FR/FR]; Thomson Multimédia, 46, (22) 25 Mar/mar 1999 (25.03.1999) DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL quai Alphonse le Gallo, F–92100 Boulogne PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN Billancourt (FR). (25) en (26) en GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 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• MODULE POUR SYSTEME MODU- (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (25) de (26) de LAIRE D’ENTREE DE CABLE d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (30) 198 20 173.7 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle (29.04.1998) (71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [FI/FI]; Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle (FI). d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (54) CIRCUIT BREAKER HAVING A TRIP- (for all designated States except / pour tous • d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID PING DEVICE AND PARAMETERIZA- les États désignés sauf US) IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR TION BLOCKING LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX SECTIONNEUR DE PUISSANCE AVEC NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK • (72, 75) HOWELL, Lee [GB/GB]; 11 Hale DISJONCTEUR ELECTRONIQUE ET (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM End, The Warren, Bracknell, Berkshire BLOCAGE DE PARAMETRAGE TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP RG12 9YH (GB). (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (74) DRIVER, Virginia, Rozanne et al. / etc.; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB München (DE). Page White & Farrer, 54 Doughty Street, GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ (for all designated States except / pour tous London WC1N 2LS (GB). CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN les États désignés sauf US) TD TG). (72, 75) PANCKE, Andreas [DE/DE]; Bernauer (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Published / Publiée : (a) Strasse 47, D–13507 Berlin (DE). RE- CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HAAG, Hans [DE/DE]; Ilsenburger Strasse GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (51)6 H02G 15/013, 15/113, G02B 6/44 21, D–16341 Zepernick (DE). SCHUST, KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG Peter [DE/DE]; Lissaerstrasse 26, D–12683 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (11) WO 99/56370 (13) A1 Berlin (DE). ETTE, Bernd [DE/DE]; Am SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG Walde 9, D–15528 Mönchwinkel (DE). US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (21) PCT/GB99/00993 MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (22) 30 Mar/mar 1999 (30.03.1999) Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (25) en (26) en (81) IN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (30) 9808963.4 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB (28.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) (30) 9906210.1 18 Mar/mar 1999 GB (18.03.1999) (51)6 H02H 3/00 6 (51) H02G 15/007, H01R 13/58 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56372 (13) A1 (54) A CLOSURE (21) PCT/DE99/01211 (11) WO 99/56369 (13) A1 • BOITIER • (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) (71) N.V. RAYCHEM S.A. [BE/BE]; Diestses- (21) PCT/DK99/00230 (25) de (26) de teenweg 692, B–3010 Kessel–Lo (BE). (for all designated States except / pour tous (30) 198 19 159.6 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) les États désignés sauf MG US) (24.04.1998) (71) RAYCHEM LIMITED [GB/GB]; Faraday (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) da (26) en Road, Dorcan, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 5HH (GB). (54) • ELECTRONIC OVERCURRENT TRIP- (only for / seulement pour MG) PING DEVICE WITH A RATED CUR- (30) 0568/98 24 Apr/avr 1998 DK RENT PLUG CONNECTOR (72, 75) NOLF, Jean–Marie, Etienne [BE/BE]; (24.04.1998) DISJONCTEUR ELECTRONIQUE DE Bierbeekstraat 89, B–3360 Korbeek–Lo • PROTECTION CONTRE LES SURIN- (BE). LEGRAND, Johan [BE/BE]; Herts- TENSITES DE COURANT, COMPOR- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) traat 27/36, B–3221 Nieuwrode (BE). BUE- TANT UNE PRISE MALE DE COU- KERS, Valere [BE/BE]; Oude Schansstraat RANT A INTENSITE NOMINALE 26, B–3545 Zelem–Halen (BE). DEROOST, (54) • STRAIN RELIEVED LEADING–IN Dirk [BE/BE]; Moorsemsestraat 76, B–3128 CONNECTION FOR SIGNAL CABLES (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT Baal (BE). WITTMEIER, David [BE/BE]; WITH TWISTED WIRE PAIRS [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 Rue de Lantsheere 14, B–1040 Brussels München (DE). • RACCORD D’INTRODUCTION SUP- (BE). RADELET, Christiaan [BE/BE]; (for all designated States except / pour tous PRIMANT LES TENSIONS POUR Koestraat 41, B–3270 Scherpenheuvel (BE). les États désignés sauf US) CABLES DE SIGNALISATION A BOS, Peter [BE/BE]; Korte Heide 31, PAIRES DE FILS TORSADEES B–3290 Deurne Diest (BE). (72, 75) ETTE, Bernd [DE/DE]; Am Wald 9, D–15528 Mönchwinkel (DE). HOCH- (74) JAY, Anthony, William; Raychem Limited, GRAEF, Holger [DE/DE]; Dorfstrasse 18, (71) CEKAN/CDT A/S [DK/DK]; Videhøjvej 4, European Patent Dept., Faraday Road, Dor- D–16845 Ganzer (DE). PANCKE, Andreas DK–8883 Gjern (DK). can, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 5HH (GB). [DE/DE]; Bernauer Strasse 47, D–13507 (for all designated States except / pour tous Berlin (DE). SCHUST, Peter [DE/DE]; (81) BR CA CN ID IL IN JP KR MG MX PL les États désignés sauf US) Lissaerstrasse 26, D–12683 Berlin (DE). RU TR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES REHAAG, Hans [DE/DE]; Ilsenburger FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72, 75) JENSEN, Morten, Petri [DK/DK]; Sø- Strasse 21, D–16341 Zepernick (DE). parken 33 A, Klejstrup, DK–9600 Hobro (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (DK). NIELSEN, Ulrik [DK/DK]; Hjalte- (51)6 H02H 3/00 Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). vej 13, Voel, DK–8660 Silkeborg (DK). (11) WO 99/56371 (13) A1 (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (74) K. SKØTT–JENSEN PATENTINGENIØ- (21) PCT/DE99/01207 RER A/S; Lemmingvej 225, DK–8361 Has- Published / Publiée : (c) selager (DK). (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) 44/1999 12930 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(51)6 H02H 3/027, 9/02, H03K 17/082 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (JP). KURIYAMA, Shigemi [JP/JP]; Mit- CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD subishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, 2–3, (11) WO 99/56373 (13) A1 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG Marunouchi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG 100–8310 (JP). YAMAMOTO, Manabu (21) PCT/FI99/00346 MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU [JP/JP]; Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG 2–3, Marunouchi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, To- US VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW kyo 100–8310 (JP). ARISATO, Michihiro (25) ﬁ (26) en SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG [JP/JP]; Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY Ltd., 6–2, Otemachi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, (30) 980946 29 Apr/avr 1998 FI DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL Tokyo 100–0004 (JP). (29.04.1998) PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) SAKAI, Hiroaki; Tokyo Club Building, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 2–6, Kasumigaseki 3–chome, Chiyoda–ku, (54) • INRUSH CURRENT LIMITING PRO- Tokyo 100–0013 (JP). TECTION CIRCUIT (51)6 H02J 9/06 (81) CN DE GB JP US. • CIRCUIT DE PROTECTION A LIMITA- TION DU COURANT D’APPEL (11) WO 99/56375 (13) A2 6 (71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY (21) PCT/DE99/01225 (51) H02K [FI/FI]; P.O. Box 300, FIN–00045 Nokia (11) WO 99/56377 (13) A2 Group (FI). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/DE99/01099 les États désignés sauf US) (25) de (26) de (22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) (72, 75) LYLY, Matti [FI/FI]; Linnoituksentie 10 (30) 198 18 986.9 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE H 73, FIN–00940 Helsinki (FI). (28.04.1998) (25) de (26) de (74) BERGGREN OY AB; P.O. Box 16, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 198 18 104.3 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE FIN–00101 Helsinki (FI). (23.04.1998) (54) • METHOD AND CONFIGURA- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY TION FOR EFFECTING AN (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB INTERRUPTION–FREE POWER SUP- GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE PLY OPERATION OF A SYSTEM UNIT (54) • ARMATURE WINDING FOR A COM- KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR MUTATOR MOTOR MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT FAIRE FONCTIONNER UNE UNITE • ENROULEMENT D’INDUIT POUR RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT DE SYSTEME AVEC UNE ALIMEN- MOTEUR A COLLECTEUR UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH TATION EN COURANT SANS INTER- GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA RUPTIONS (71, 72) ROTTMERHUSEN, Hans, Hermann (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP [DE/DE]; Grashofweg 34, D–25782 Telling- (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT stedt (DE). IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD München (DE). (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI TG). (for all designated States except / pour tous FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). les États désignés sauf US)

6 6 (71, 72) MÜHSAM, Gerhard [DE/DE]; En- (51) H02K 9/22, 21/24 (51) H02J 7/00, H02H 7/18 zianstrasse 77 A, D–86343 Königsbrunn (11) WO 99/56374 (13) A1 (DE). (11) WO 99/56378 (13) A1 (21) PCT/US99/08109 (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (21) PCT/CA98/00390 Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) (22) 29 Apr/avr 1998 (29.04.1998) (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (25) en (26) en GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (25) en (26) en (30) 09/060,863 15 Apr/avr 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (15.04.1998) (54) AXIAL AIR GAP MODULAR MOTOR (51)6 H02J 9/06, 7/00, G06F 1/26, H01M 10/46 • (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • MOTEUR MODULAIRE A ENTREFER (11) WO 99/56376 (13) A1 AXIAL (54) • PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR RE- CHARGEABLE ELEMENTS (21) PCT/JP98/01931 (71, 72) WHITELEY, Eric [CA/CA]; 611 Wel- • SYSTEMES DE PROTECTION POUR ler Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 4W8 ELEMENTS RECHARGEABLES (22) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) (CA). (63) US 09/060,863 (CIP) (25) ja (26) ja (74) GASTLE, James, E.; Gastle and Asso- 15 Apr/avr 1998 (15.04.1998) ciates, P.O. Box 430, Lakeﬁeld, Ontario K0L (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 2H0 (CA). (71) RAYCHEM CORPORATION [US/US]; (54) UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY 300 Constitution Drive, MS 120/1A, Menlo • (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA Park, CA 94025–1164 (US). • ALIMENTATION ININTERROMPUE CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (for all designated States except / pour tous EN COURANT GH HU IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK les États désignés sauf US) LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW (71) MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI (72, 75) GOZLAN, Gilles [FR/FR]; 2, rue du KAISHA [JP/JP]; 2–3, Marunouchi SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN Bas Mesnil, F–60240 Le Mesnil Theribus 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–8310 YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ (FR). DALLEMAGNE, Bernard [FR/FR]; (JP). UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU 7, square des Artistes, F–95520 Osny (FR). (for all designated States except / pour tous TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI les États désignés sauf US) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (74) TSIANG, Harold, T. et al. / etc.; Ray- (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ML MR NE chem Corporation, Intellectual Property Law (72, 75) ANDO, Taro [JP/JP]; Mitsubishi SN TD TG). Dept., 300 Constitution Drive, MS 120/1A, Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, 2–3, Marunouchi Menlo Park, CA 94025–1164 (US). 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–8310 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12931

(51)6 H02K 15/02, 1/26, 1/16 (51)6 H02K 29/08, H01L 43/06, G01R 33/06 (74) UPPENA, Franz et al. / etc.; Dyna- mit Nobel Aktiengesellschaft, Patentabtei- (11) WO 99/56379 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56381 (13) A1 lung, D–53839 Troisdorf (DE). (21) PCT/DE99/00055 (21) PCT/CH99/00156 (81) CA CN IL JP NO RU TR US; EP (AT BE (22) 15 Jan/jan 1999 (15.01.1999) CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) MC NL PT SE). (25) de (26) de (25) de (26) de (30) 198 18 198.1 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (23.04.1998) (30) 98810370.1 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP (51)6 H02M 3/07 (27.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56383 (13) A1 (54) METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • (21) PCT/IB99/00628 OR STATOR OF AN ELECTRICAL MA- (54) VERTICAL HALL EFFECT SENSOR CHINE FROM SHEET METAL CUT- • (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) TINGS AND BRUSHLESS ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH A VERTICAL HALL EFFECT (25) en (26) en • PROCEDE DE PRODUCTION D’UN SENSOR INDUIT ET D’UN STATOR D’UNE (30) 98201344.3 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP DETECTEUR A EFFET DE HALL VER- MACHINE ELECTRIQUE A PARTIR • (24.04.1998) DE PIECES DECOUPEES DANS UNE TICAL ET MOTEUR ELECTRIQUE TOLE SANS BALAI, MUNI D’UN DETEC- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TEUR A EFFET DE HALL (71) ROBERT BOSCH GMBH [DE/DE]; Post- (54) • COMBINED CAPACITIVE UP/DOWN fach 30 02 20, D–70442 Stuttgart (DE). (71) ROULEMENTS MINIATURES S.A. CONVERTER (for all designated States except / pour tous [CH/CH]; Eckweg 8, CH–2500 Biel (CH). • CONVERTISSEUR ELEVATEUR– les États désignés sauf US) (for all designated States except / pour tous ABAISSEUR DE TENSION CAPACI- les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) BERNAUER, Christof [DE/DE]; Vieh- TIVE laeger 1, D–76596 Forbach (DE). HEN- (72, 75) DRAPP, Axel [DE/CH]; Hohlen- (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- SCHEL, Matthias [DE/DE]; Draisstrasse 2, weg 6, CH–2503 Biel (CH). BIETRY, D–77836 Rheinmünster (DE). NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, André [CH/CH]; 28c, La Marceleine, NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). (81) BR KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES CH–2944 Bonfol (CH). BURGER, Frédéric FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). [CH/CH]; 9, avenue de Miremont, CH–1206 (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, Genève (CH). POPOVIC, Radivoje Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). [CH/CH]; 21, chemin de Champagne, (only for / seulement pour SE) 6 CH–1025 St–Sulpice (CH). (51) H02K 21/24, 3/26 (72) VAN LIESHOUT, Petrus, J., G.; Prof. (11) WO 99/56380 (13) A2 (74) ISLER & PEDRAZZINI AG; Postfach Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). 6940, CH–8023 Zürich (CH). (21) PCT/GB99/01254 (74) KOPPEN, Jan; Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (81) AU CA CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY (81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (25) en (26) en DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (30) 9808721.6 23 Apr/avr 1998 GB PT SE). (23.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) (30) 9826365.0 1 Dec/déc 1998 GB (51)6 H02K 35/02, 7/18, H03K 17/97 6 (01.12.1998) (51) H02M 3/155 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56382 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56384 (13) A1 (54) • ROTARY ELECTRICAL MACHINES (21) PCT/EP99/02478 (21) PCT/CN99/00014 MACHINES ELECTRIQUES TOUR- • (22) 8 Apr/avr 1999 (08.04.1999) (22) 5 Feb/fév 1999 (05.02.1999) NANTES (71) THE TURBO GENSET COMPANY LI- (25) de (26) de (25) zh (26) zh MITED [GB/GB]; Heathrow Causeway Es- (30) 198 18 580.4 25 Apr/avr 1998 DE (30) 98 1 13189.1 27 Apr/avr 1998 CN tate, Unit 6, Ariel Way, Great South West (27.04.1998) Road, Middlesex TW4 6JW (GB). (25.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) les États désignés sauf US) (54) A TOPOLOGY CIRCUIT OF A SOFT (54) GENERATOR FOR GENERATING • (72, 75) PULLEN, Keith [GB/GB]; 19 Hereford • SWITCH Road, Acton, London W3 9JW (GB). TRANSIENT IMPULSES OF ELECTRI- CAL ENERGY • CIRCUIT TOPOLOGIQUE D’UN COM- MUTATEUR FLEXIBLE (74) WALDREN, Robin, Michael; Marks & • GENERATEUR SERVANT A PRO- Clerk, 57–60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London DUIRE DES IMPULSIONS D’ENERGIE WC2A 3LS (GB). (71) HUA WEI ELECTRONIC COM- ELECTRIQUE DE COURTE DUREE PANY LTD., SHENZHEN [CN/CN]; (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Science & Technology Building, 7th ﬂoor, CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (71) DYNAMIT NOBEL GMBH Science–based Industrial Park, Kefa Road, GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE EXPLOSIVSTOFF– UND SYSTEM- Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518057 (CN). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV TECHNIK [DE/DE]; Kaiserstrasse 1, (for all designated States except / pour tous MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT D–53840 Troisdorf (DE). les États désignés sauf US) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (for all designated States except / pour tous UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH les États désignés sauf US) (72, 75) ZHAO, Linchong [CN/CN]; Science & Technology Building, 7th ﬂoor, GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (72, 75) KLOFT, Peter [DE/DE]; Ro- (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Science–based Industrial Park, Kefa Road, bert–Fischbach–Strasse 11, D–56235 Rans- Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518057 (CN). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR bach–Baumbach (DE). GELING, Jürgen IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF [DE/DE]; Metthingstrasse 18, D–90480 (74) CHINA PATENT AGENT (H.K.) LTD.; CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD Nürnberg (DE). LENGENFELDER, Wal- 22/F, Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour Road, TG). ter [DE/DE]; Balthasar–Neumann–Strasse Wanchai, Hong Kong Special Administrative 97, D–90480 Nürnberg (DE). Region (CN). 44/1999 12932 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (51)6 H03G 3/10, H03H 11/24, 7/25 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (11) WO 99/56389 (13) A1 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (21) PCT/JP99/02085 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (51)6 H03B 5/32, H03L 1/02 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (11) WO 99/56387 (13) A1 LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (25) ja (26) ja KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (21) PCT/US99/09281 (30) 10/115621 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (24.04.1998) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (54) • AMPLIFIER (30) 09/069,581 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (51)6 H03B 1/00, 5/04, H03K 3/011, 5/08, 5/12 AMPLIFICATEUR (29.04.1998) • (11) WO 99/56385 (13) A1 (71) MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUS- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) TRIAL CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 1006, Oaza (21) PCT/US99/07966 Kadoma, Kadoma–shi, Osaka 571–0050 (54) • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MI- (JP). (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) NIMIZING TURN–ON TIME FOR A (for all designated States except / pour tous CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR (25) en (26) en les États désignés sauf US) • DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE PERMET- (30) 09/069,696 29 Apr/avr 1998 US TANT DE REDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE (72, 75) INAMORI, Masahiko [JP/JP]; Sei- (29.04.1998) TEMPS DE MISE EN MARCHE D’UN shunryou 306, 2–8, Saiwai–cho, Takat- OSCILLATEUR A QUARTZ suki–shi, Osaka 569–1143 (JP). MOTOYO- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SHI, Kaname [JP/JP]; 9–10, Hirota–cho, (71) CTS CORPORATION [US/US]; 905 West Nishinomiya–shi, Hyogo 662–0837 (54) CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR WITH CON- • Boulevard North, Elkhart, IN 46514 (US). (JP). TARA, Katsushi [JP/JP]; Pahku- TROLLED DUTY CYCLE terasu–momoyama 620, 698, Higashi- • OSCILLATEUR A CRISTAL A CON- (72) CONNELL, Lawrence, E.; 2464 Rio kumi–cho, Fushimi–ku, Kyoto–shi, Kyoto TROLE DU CYCLE DE TRAVAIL Grande Circle, Naperville, IL 60565 (US). 612–8520 (JP). DRIBINSKY, Alexander; 1211 Needham (71) ATMEL CORPORATION [US/US]; 2325 Road, Naperville, IL 60563 (US). (74) MIYAI, Teruo; Miyai Patent Ofﬁce, 7–31, Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA 95131 (US). Otemae 1–chome, Chuo–ku, Osaka–shi, (74) SANDLER, Ronald, A. et al. / etc.; Jones, Osaka 540–0008 (JP). (72) STANCHAK, Carl, M.; 15 East Del Day, Reavis & Pogue, 77 W. Wacker Drive, Norte, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (US). Chicago, IL 60601 (US). (81) CN US; EP (DE FR NL). SEYMOUR, Michael, J.; 2305 Royal Palm Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (US). (81) CN JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 6 (74) SCHNECK, Thomas; Law Ofﬁces of Tho- (51) H03H 3/08, 9/10, 9/05 mas Schneck, P.O. Box 2–E, San Jose, CA (11) WO 99/56390 (13) A1 95109–0005 (US). (51)6 H03D 1/22 (21) PCT/DE99/00895 (81) CA CN JP KR NO SG; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (11) WO 99/56388 (13) A2 (22) 25 Mar/mar 1999 (25.03.1999) PT SE). (21) PCT/IB99/00699 (25) de (26) de Published / Publiée : (b) (30) 198 18 824.2 27 Apr/avr 1998 DE (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (27.04.1998) (51)6 H03B 5/32 (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56386 (13) A1 (30) 98201304.7 23 Apr/avr 1998 EP (54) • ELECTRONIC COMPONENT (21) PCT/JP99/02206 (23.04.1998) • COMPOSANT ELECTRONIQUE (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) SIEMENS MATSUSHITA COMPO- NENTS GMBH & CO. KG [DE/DE]; (25) ja (26) ja (54) IF–RECEIVER • Balanstrasse 73, D–81541 München (DE). (30) 10/116755 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP • RECEPTEUR A FREQUENCE INTER- (for all designated States except / pour tous (27.04.1998) MEDIAIRE les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- (72, 75) STELZL, Alois [AT/DE]; Traun- NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, steinstrasse 33, D–81549 München (DE). (54) • OSCILLATOR NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). KRÜGER, Hans [DE/DE]; Peralohstrasse • OSCILLATEUR 13, D–81737 München (DE). (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, (71) MATSUSHITA ELETRIC INDUSTRIAL Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). (74) SIEMENS MATSUSHITA COMPO- CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 1006, Oaza Kadoma, (only for / seulement pour SE) NENTS GMBH & CO. KG; Epping, Kadoma–shi, Osaka 571–8501 (JP). Wilhelm, Postfach 22 13 17, D–80503 (for all designated States except / pour tous (72) DE GROOT, Hermana, W., H.; Prof. München (DE). les États désignés sauf US) Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). ARENDS, Marc, V.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, (81) CA CN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE (72, 75) MUTO, Masaki [JP/JP]; 6–1–208, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT Myokennzaka, Katano–shi, Osaka 576–0021 SE). (JP). MOCHIDA, Yoshihisa [JP/JP]; 4–7–4, (74) SCHOENMAKER, Maarten; Prof. Holst- Kitayamato, Ikoma–shi, Nara 630–0121 (JP). laan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (51)6 H03H 9/17 (74) IWAHASHI, Fumio et al. / etc.; Matsushita (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., 1006, Oaza GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56391 (13) A1 Kadoma, Kadoma–shi, Osaka 571–8501 (JP). (21) PCT/JP99/02277 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12933

(22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VA- (51)6 H03L 1/02, 7/14, H03J 7/02 RYING A CLOCK FREQUENCY ON A (25) ja (26) ja PHASE BY PHASE BASIS (11) WO 99/56395 (13) A1 (30) 10/134632 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL DE VARIA- (21) PCT/DE99/00794 (28.04.1998) TION DE FREQUENCE D’HORLOGE SUR UNE BASE DE PHASE PAR (22) 19 Mar/mar 1999 (19.03.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) PHASE (25) de (26) de (54) • PIEZOELECTRIC BULK VIBRATOR (71) INTEL CORPORATION [US/US]; 2200 • VIBREUR VOLUMIQUE PIEZOELEC- Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA (30) 198 18 466.2 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE TRIQUE 95052 (US). (24.04.1998) (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) TDK CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 13–1, les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Nihonbashi 1–chome, Chuo–ku, Tokyo 103–8272 (JP). (72, 75) STINSON, Jason, C. [US/US]; 317 (54) • METHOD FOR REGULATING AN OS- (for all designated States except / pour tous Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94041 CILLATOR AND REGULATING SYS- les États désignés sauf US) (US). LILYA, Edwin, R. [US/US]; 109 Ker- TEM win Way, Folsom, CA 95630 (US). NA- • PROCEDE DE REGLAGE D’UN OS- (72, 75) ABE, Hidenori [JP/JP]; TDK Corpora- ZARETH, Mathew, B. [US/US]; 2330 Ve- CILLATEUR ET SYSTEME DE RE- tion, 13–1, Nihonbashi 1–chome, Chuo–ku, hicle Drive #48, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 GLAGE Tokyo 103–8272 (JP). SAITOU, Hisatoshi (US). [JP/JP]; TDK Corporation, 13–1, Nihonbashi (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT 1–chome, Chuo–ku, Tokyo 103–8272 (JP). (74) TAYLOR, Edwin, H. et al. / etc.; Blakely, [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP, 7th ﬂoor, München (DE). 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(11) WO 99/56392 (13) A2 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (21) PCT/US99/08982 IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF 6 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (51) H03M (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) TG). (11) WO 99/56396 (13) A2 (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/IB99/00639 (30) 60/082,983 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (51)6 H03K 19/177 (24.04.1998) (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56394 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/US99/07484 (54) • OPTICAL METHOD FOR QUANTUM (30) 98201314.6 23 Apr/avr 1998 EP COMPUTING (22) 5 Apr/avr 1999 (05.04.1999) (23.04.1998) • PROCEDE OPTIQUE DE CALCUL (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) QUANTIQUE (30) 09/069,054 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (54) TESTABLE IC HAVING ANALOG AND (71) THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (28.04.1998) • DIGITAL CIRCUITS [US/US]; Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • CI TESTABLES COMPORTANT DES 20723–6099 (US). 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SHU, William, DE NIE, Robert, H.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, Chiu, Ting; 2155 Harvard Street, Palo Alto, (51)6 H03K 17/62, H03H 11/26 NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). VAN DER CA 94306 (US). KAPTANOGLU, Sinan; HEIDEN, Johannes, T.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, (11) WO 99/56393 (13) A1 2701 Witheridge Road, Belmont, CA 94002 NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). JANSEN, (US). CHENG, Chi, Fung; 3079 Florence Roland, P.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 (21) PCT/US99/08888 Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95135 (US). AA Eindhoven (NL). DE JONG, Petrus, A., L.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA (74) SCHAFER, Jonathan, H. et al. / etc.; (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) Eindhoven (NL). PALM, Petrus, A., J., M.; Actel Corporation, 955 East Arques Avenue, Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (25) en (26) en Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (US). (NL). PRONK, Vincent; Prof. Holstlaan 6, (30) 09/071,375 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (30.04.1998) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 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(81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (81) JP US. (51)6 H04B 1/10, 1/44 FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56401 (13) A1 (51)6 H04B (21) PCT/US99/08883 (51)6 H03M 1/12 (11) WO 99/56399 (13) A2 (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56397 (13) A1 (21) PCT/IB99/00660 (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/US99/08743 (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (30) 09/066,070 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (24.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98201371.6 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP (30) 09/066,036 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (28.04.1998) (54) • CIRCUIT FOR REDUCTION OF (24.04.1998) CROSS MODULATION AND INCREA- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) SED BATTERY LIFE IN A BATTERY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) POWERED TRANSCEIVER (54) SIMPLIFIED RECEIVER FOR FRE- • CIRCUIT DE REDUCTION (54) PROGRAMMABLE DIGITILIZER QUENCY SHIFT KEYED SIGNALS • • DE TRANSMODULATION ET • NUMERISEUR PROGRAMMABLE • RECEPTEUR SIMPLIFIE DESTINE A D’ACCROISSEMENT DE LA DU- DES SIGNAUX MODULES PAR DE- REE D’UNE BATTERIE DANS UN (71) CREDENCE SYSTEMS CORPORA- PLACEMENT DE FREQUENCE EMETTEUR–RECEPTEUR ALIMENTE TION [US/US]; 215 Fourier Avenue, PAR BATTERIE Fremont, CA 94539 (US). (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, (71) QUALCOMM INCORPORATED (72) SLIZYNSKI, Roman, A.; 20966 N.E. NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). [US/US]; 6455 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego, Swire Lane, Beaverton, OR 97006 (US). CA 92121 (US). REYNOLDS, David, D.; 11400 S.W. (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, Clifford Street, Beaverton, OR 97005 (US). Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). (72) CAREY, Joseph, M.; 2308 Grant Street, DINTEMAN, Bryan, J.; 2375 N.W. Baker (only for / seulement pour SE) Longmont, CO 80501 (US). TAN, Cheng, Drive, Canby, OR 97013 (US). BEDELL, Fong; 2900 E. Aurora Avenue #240, Boul- (72) VAN DEN ENDEN, Adrianus, W., M.; Daniel, J.; 205 S.W. 97th Avenue, Portland, der, CO 80303 (US). OR 97225 (US). Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). SUERMONDT, Rutgerus, E., E., F.; (74) MILLER, Russell, B. et al. / etc.; (74) BEDELL, Daniel, J.; Smith–Hill and Be- Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven Qualcomm Incorporated, 6455 Lusk Boule- dell, P.C., Suite 104, 12670 N.W. Barnes (NL). vard, San Diego, CA 92121 (US). Road, Portland, OR 97229 (US). (74) DEGUELLE, Wilhelmus, H., G.; Prof. (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (81) CN JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (51)6 H03M 13/00 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE (11) WO 99/56398 (13) A1 (51)6 H04B 1/04, H04L 27/36, H03F 1/16 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (21) PCT/FR99/00980 (11) WO 99/56400 (13) A1 CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (21) PCT/FR99/00901 GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (25) fr (26) fr (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999)

(30) 98/05332 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR (25) fr (26) fr (51)6 H04B 1/707, 7/26 (28.04.1998) (30) 98/05180 24 Apr/avr 1998 FR (11) WO 99/56402 (13) A1 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (24.04.1998) (21) PCT/EP99/02371 (54) • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ERROR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CORRECTING CODING FOR HIGH (22) 30 Mar/mar 1999 (30.03.1999) (54) METHOD FOR NEUTRALISING A RATE DIGITAL DATA TRANSMIS- • (25) en (26) en SIONS, AND CORRESPONDING TRANSMITTER TUBE DECODING METHOD AND DEVICE • PROCEDE DE NEUTRODYNAGE DU (30) 98107633.4 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP • PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF DE CO- TUBE D’UN EMETTEUR (27.04.1998) DAGE CORRECTEUR D’ERREURS (71) THOMSON–CSF [FR/FR]; 173, boulevard (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) POUR DES TRANSMISSIONS DE Haussmann, F–75008 Paris (FR). DONNEES NUMERIQUES A DEBIT (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • RADIO COMMUNICATIONS APPARA- ELEVE, ET PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF les États désignés sauf US) TUS AND METHOD OF COMMUNI- DE DECODAGE CORRESPONDANT CATING CONTROL DATA FOR USE IN (72, 75) LAURENT, Pierre, André [FR/FR]; A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS APPA- (71) ALCATEL [FR/FR]; 54, rue La Boétie, Thomson–CSF Propriété Intellectuelle, Dépt. RATUS F–75008 Paris (FR). Brevets, 13, avenue du Président Salvador APPAREIL DE RADIOCOMMUNI- (for all designated States except / pour tous Allende, F–94117 Arcueil Cedex (FR). • les États désignés sauf US) CATION ET PROCEDE DE COM- (74) THOMSON–CSF PROPRIETE INTEL- MUNICATION DE DONNEES DE (72, 75) FANG, Juing [CN/FR]; 71, rue Jean LECTUELLE; Dépt. Brevets, 13, avenue COMMANDE UTILES DANS UN TEL Jaurès, F–92300 Levallois (FR). LEMAIRE, du Président Salvador Allende, F–94117 Ar- APPAREIL Vincent [FR/FR]; 4, rue Collet, F–91120 cueil Cedex (FR). Palaiseau (FR). (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (74) LAMOUREUX, Bernard; Compagnie Fi- FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). München (DE). nancière Alcatel, D.P.I., 30, avenue Kléber, (for all designated States except / pour tous F–75116 Paris (FR). les États désignés sauf US) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12935

(72, 75) KLEIN, Anja [DE/DE]; Pa- (54) • METHOD FOR REGULATING OUT- (22) 30 Mar/mar 1999 (30.03.1999) derborner Strasse 8, D–10709 Berlin PUT POWER CONTROL IN A WIRE- (DE). FÄRBER, Michael [DE/DE]; LESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS DE- (25) en (26) en Schiessstättstrasse 12a, D–82515 Wol- VICE (30) 09/067,602 28 Apr/avr 1998 US fratshausen (DE). KOTTKAMP, Meik • PROCEDE POUR REGULER LA (28.04.1998) [DE/DE]; Hirsch–Gereuth–Strasse 54, COMMANDE DE LA PUISSANCE D–81369 München (DE). D’EMISSION DANS UN DISPOSITIF (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) DE TELECOMMUNICATION SANS (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (54) TRANSMIT DIVERSITY METHODS, FIL • Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). SYSTEMS, AND TERMINALS USING (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT SCRAMBLE CODING (81) CA CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). • PROCEDES, SYSTEMES ET TERMI- München (DE). NAUX A DIVERSITE D’EMISSION (for all designated States except / pour tous UTILISANT UN CODAGE PAR les États désignés sauf US) BROUILLAGE (51)6 H04B 1/707, G06F 7/72 (72, 75) BIEDERMANN, Rolf [DE/DE]; (71) ERICSSON, INC. [US/US]; 7001 Develop- (11) WO 99/56403 (13) A1 Solmsstrasse 47A, D–48683 Ahaus (DE). ment Drive, P.O. Box 13969, Research Tri- SCHULZ, Egon [DE/DE]; Wittenberger angle Park, NC 27709 (US). (21) PCT/US99/07014 Strasse 3, D–80993 München (DE). (72) KHAYRALLAH, Ali, S.; 113 Streamview (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Drive, Apex, NC 27502 (US). ZANGI, Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). Kambiz, C.; 3212 Quiet Mill Road, Raleigh, (25) en (26) en NC 27612 (US). RAMESH, Rajaram; 403 (81) CA US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Danton Drive, Cary, NC 27511 (US). (30) 09/065,590 24 Apr/avr 1998 US FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (24.04.1998) Published / Publiée : (c) (74) HATFIELD, Scott, C. et al. / etc.; Myers, Bigel, Sibley & Sajovec, P.A., P.O. Box (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 37428, Raleigh, NC 27627 (US). (51)6 H04B 7/005, 7/216, H04J 13/00, H04Q (54) PSEUDORANDOM NUMBER SE- • 7/38 (81) AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle QUENCE GENERATION IN RA- d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA DIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (11) WO 99/56405 (13) A1 CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle GENERATION DE SEQUENCES DE d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle • (21) PCT/KR99/00197 NOMBRES PSEUDO–ALEATOIRES d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle DANS DES SYSTEMES DE RA- (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle DIOCOMMUNICATION d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle (25) en (26) en d’utilité) GB GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN (71) ERICSSON INC. [US/US]; 7001 Develop- IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT ment Drive, P.O. Box 13969, Research Tri- (30) 1998/14880 25 Apr/avr 1998 KR LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ angle Park, NC 27709 (US). (25.04.1998) PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (Utility (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM TR TT (72) STARK, Wayne; 3658 Wellington Cross, UA UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE Ann Arbor, MI 48015 (US). BOTTOM- (54) • POWER LEVEL ARBITRATION BET- LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ LEY, Gregory, E.; 100 Merlot Court, Cary, WEEN BASE STATION AND MOBILE BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE NC 27511 (US). DENT, Paul, W.; 637 STATION IN MOBILE COMMUNICA- CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU Eagle Point Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (US). TION SYSTEM MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) GRUDZIECKI, Ronald, L. et al. / etc.; • ARBITRAGE CONCERNANT LES Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis, L.L.P., NIVEAUX DE PUISSANCE ENTRE P.O. Box 1404, Alexandria, VA 22313–1404 STATIONS DE BASE ET STATIONS 6 (US). MOBILES D’UN SYSTEME DE TE- (51) H04B 7/06 LECOMMUNICATIONS______(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (11) WO 99/56407 (13) A2 (71) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (21) PCT/FI99/00334 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG [KR/KR]; 416, Maetan–dong, Paldal–gu, Su- KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD won–shi, Kyungki–do 442–370 (KR). (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (72) CHOI, Jin, Woo; 3382–1, Sujin 2–dong, (25) ﬁ (26) en RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA Sujong–gu, Songnam–shi, Kyouggi–do UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE 461–182 (KR). MOON, Hi, Chan; 391, (30) 980915 24 Apr/avr 1998 FI LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ Pungnap–dong, Songpa–gu, Seoul 138–040 (24.04.1998) BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (KR). AHN, Jae, Min; Puleunsamho Apt., CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU 109–303, Irwon–dong, Kangnam–gu, Seoul (30) 981377 12 Jun/juin 1998 FI MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM 135–230 (KR). HWANG, Young, Jun; (12.06.1998) GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 476–166, Tapshimni 1–dong, Tongdae- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) mun–gu, Seoul 130–031 (KR). (74) LEE, Keon, Joo; Mihwa Building, 110–2, (54) • TRANSMISSION ANTENNA DIVER- SITY (51)6 H04B 7/005 Myongryun–dong, 4–Ga, Chongro–gu, Seoul 110–524 (KR). • ANTENNES DE TRANSMISSION EN DIVERSITE (11) WO 99/56404 (13) A1 (81) AU BR CA CN JP RU; EP (AT BE CH CY (71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY (21) PCT/DE99/01101 DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). [FI/FI]; Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo (22) 13 Apr/avr 1999 (13.04.1999) (FI). Published / Publiée : (c) (for all designated States except / pour tous (25) de (26) de les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 H04B 7/02, H04L 1/02 (30) 198 18 463.8 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (72, 75) HOTTINEN, Ari [FI/FI]; Ristiniemen- (24.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56406 (13) A1 tie 4 O 30, FIN–02320 Espoo (FI). WICH- MAN, Risto [FI/FI]; Viipurinkatu 10 A 20, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/US99/06872 FIN–00510 Helsinki (FI). 44/1999 12936 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(74) PATENT AGENCY COMPATENT LTD.; (30) 09/069,339 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) CN US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI Teollisuuskatu 33, FIN–00510 Helsinki (FI). (29.04.1998) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE).

(81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB 6 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (54) • TDMA SYSTEM TIMER FOR MAIN- (51) H04B 7/26 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV TAINING TIMING TO MULTIPLE SA- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT TELLITE SIMULTANEOUSLY (11) WO 99/56411 (13) A1 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT • HORLOGE SYSTEME AMRT SER- (21) PCT/DE99/00708 UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH VANT A MAINTENIR SIMULTANE- GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA MENT LA SYNCHRONISATION POUR (22) 15 Mar/mar 1999 (15.03.1999) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP DES SATELLITES MULTIPLES (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (25) de (26) de IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (71) HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORA- CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TION [US/US]; Building 001, M/S A109, (30) 198 19 213.4 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE TG). P.O. Box 956, El Segundo, CA 90245–0956 (29.04.1998) (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (72) LAMKIM, Allan, B.; 4282 Farley Lane, (51)6 H04B 7/185 (54) DIGITAL MULTI–SUBSCRIBER RA- San Diego, CA 92122 (US). BLAKELY, • DIO TELECOMMUNICATION SYS- Michael; 2002 Countryhaven Court, Enci- (11) WO 99/56408 (13) A1 TEM WORKING WITH FREQUENCY nitas, CA 92024 (US). NOURI, Richard; JUMPING (21) PCT/US99/09477 3596 Mt. Ariane Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (US). KILLEN, Katherine, A.; 7628 • SYSTEME DE TELECOMMUNICA- (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) Palmilla Drive #85, San Diego, CA 92122 TION NUMERIQUE MULTI–ABONNE (US). FONCTIONNANT SELON LA TECH- (25) en (26) en NIQUE DE SAUT DE FREQUENCE (30) 60/083,482 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) WHELAN, John, T.; Hughes Electronics (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (29.04.1998) Corporation, Building 001, M/S A109, P.O. Box 956, El Segundo, CA 90245–0956 (US). [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (30) 09/213,027 16 Dec/déc 1998 US München (DE). (16.12.1998) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (for all designated States except / pour tous CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE les États désignés sauf US) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (72, 75) HEINEN, Stefan [DE/DE]; Zur Eibe (54) • A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU 9, D–47802 Krefeld (DE). BEYER, Stefan PREDICTING SPOT BEAM AND SA- SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG [DE/DE]; Kornblumenring 7 A, D–86415 TELLITE HANDOVER IN A MOBILE UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW Mering (DE). SATELLITE COMMUNICATION NET- SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG WORK KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL DE PRE- DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL VISION DU TRANSFERT D’UN PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN (81) CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FAISCEAU ETROIT ET D’UN SATEL- GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). LITE DANS UN RESEAU MOBILE DE TELECOMMUNICATION PAR SATEL- Published / Publiée : (c) Published / Publiée : (c) LITE 6 (71) HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORA- (51) H04B 7/26 (51)6 H04B 7/26, H04J 3/06 TION [US/US]; Building 001, M/S A109, P.O. Box 956, El Segundo, CA 90245–0956 (11) WO 99/56410 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56412 (13) A1 (US). (21) PCT/DE98/01870 (21) PCT/DE99/00796 (72) VOCE, Daniel; 19302 Penrod Terrace, Ger- mantown, MD 20874 (US). (22) 7 Jul/juil 1998 (07.07.1998) (22) 19 Mar/mar 1999 (19.03.1999) (74) WHELAN, John, T.; Hughes Electronics (25) de (26) de (25) de (26) de Corporation, Building 001, M/S A109, P.O. Box 956, El Segundo, CA 92045–0956 (US). (30) 198 18 984.2 28 Apr/avr 1998 DE (30) 198 18 325.9 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (28.04.1998) (23.04.1998) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (30) 60/083,099 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (28.04.1998) KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (54) • METHOD FOR OPERATING A RA- MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) DIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG PROCEDE PERMETTANT DE FAIRE (54) DATA TRANSFER WITH INTERRUP- • UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW • FONCTIONNER UN SYSTEME DE TION PHASES SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY • TRANSFERT DE DONNEES DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL COMPORTANT DES PHASES (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN D’INTERRUPTION [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). München (DE). (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (for all designated States except / pour tous [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 les États désignés sauf US) 6 München (DE). (51) H04B 7/212, H04J 3/06 (for all designated States except / pour tous (72, 75) DILLINGER, Markus [DE/DE]; Un- les États désignés sauf US) terhachingerstrasse 89, D–81737 München (11) WO 99/56409 (13) A1 (DE). SCHINDLER, Jürgen [DE/DE]; (21) PCT/US99/09476 (72, 75) RAAF, Bernhard [DE/DE]; Maxhof- Gottfried–Böhm–Ring 23, D–81369 strasse 62, D–82475 München (DE). München (DE). (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (25) en (26) en Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12937

(81) CN US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (74) SHAURETTE, James, D. et al. / etc.; (54) • SPACE–DIVISION MULTIPLEX FULL– FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Wells, St. John, Roberts, Gregory & Matkin DUPLEX LOCAL AREA NETWORK P.S., 601 West First Avenue, Spokane, WA • RESEAU LOCAL FULL–DUPLEX A 99201–3828 (US). ACCES MULTIPLE PAR REPARTI- 6 (51) H04B 7/26, H04J 3/06, G01S 5/06 TION DANS L’ESPACE (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (11) WO 99/56413 (13) A1 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (71) SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA [JP/JP]; GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (21) PCT/SE99/00579 22–22, Nagaike–cho, Abeno–ku, Osaka–shi, KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Osaka 545–8522 (JP). (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (for all designated States except / pour tous RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT les États désignés sauf US) (25) en (26) en UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (30) 09/065,771 24 Apr/avr 1998 US KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (72, 75) HIRAMATSU, Takuma [JP/JP]; 2–54, (24.04.1998) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Higashi–tokimune, Ikunoya, Kudamatsu–shi, BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT Yamaguchi–ken 744–0031 (JP). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (74) YAMAMOTO, Shusaku; Crystal To- (54) • ABSOLUTE TIME SYNCHRONIZA- wer, 15th ﬂoor, 2–27, Shiromi 1–chome, TION FOR MOBILE POSITIONING IN Published / Publiée : (c) Chuo–ku, Osaka–shi, Osaka 540–6015 (JP). A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (81) JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (51)6 H04B 7/26, H04Q 7/20, 7/24, 7/38 • SYNCHRONISATION EN TEMPS FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). ABSOLU POUR LA LOCALISATION (11) WO 99/56415 (13) A1 DE TERMINAUX MOBILES DANS UN SYSTEME DE COMMUNICATION (21) PCT/US99/08988 (51)6 H04B 10/22 CELLULAIRE (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56417 (13) A2 (71) TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (publ) [SE/SE]; S–126 25 (25) en (26) en (21) PCT/SE99/00617 Stockholm (SE). (30) 09/069,221 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) (72) LINDQVIST, Dan, Anders; Hedemo- (28.04.1998) ravägen 135, S–192 71 Sollentuna (SE). (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (74) ERICSSON RADIO SYSTEMS AB; (30) 9801443–4 24 Apr/avr 1998 SE Common Patent Dept., S–164 80 Stockholm (54) • NOISE REDUCTION TECHNIQUES (24.04.1998) (SE). AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING WIRELESS DATA NETWORK TELE- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY PHONY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (54) A DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WIRE- TECHNIQUES DE REDUCTION DU • GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE • LESS DATA TRANSMISSION KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV BRUIT ET APPAREIL PERMETTANT MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT D’AMELIORER LA RADIOTELEPHO- • DISPOSITIF ET PROCEDE POUR LA RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT NIE SUR RESEAUX DE DONNEES TRANSMISSION SANS FIL DE DON- UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM NEES (71) GENESYS TELECOMMUNICATIONS KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM LABORATORIES, INC. [US/US]; 11th (71) TELEFON AB LM ERICSSON [SE/SE]; AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT S–126 25 Stockholm (SE). BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT ﬂoor, 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 (US). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (72) HEDBERG, Anders; Iliongränd 237, CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (72) KIKINIS, Dan; 20264 Ljepava Drive, Sa- S–224 72 Lund (SE). ratoga, CA 95070 (US). Published / Publiée : (c) (74) STRÖM, Tore et al. / etc.; Ström & (74) BOYS, Donald, R.; P.O. Box 187, Aromas, Gulliksson AB, P.O. Box 4188, S–203 13 (51)6 H04B 7/26, G06K 7/00 CA 95004 (US). Malmö (SE). (11) WO 99/56414 (13) A1 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (21) PCT/US99/08175 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (25) en (26) en RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (30) 09/066,610 24 Apr/avr 1998 US UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (24.04.1998) MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (54) BACKSCATTER INTERROGATORS, • GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND BACKSCATTER COMMUNICATION METHODS 6 (51)6 H04B 17/00 • INTERROGATEURS A RETRODIFFU- (51) H04B 10/10, H04L 12/28 SION, SYSTEMES ET PROCEDES DE (11) WO 99/56416 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56418 (13) A1 COMMUNICATION A RETRODIFFU- SION (21) PCT/JP99/02157 (21) PCT/US99/09109 (71) MICRON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) [US/US]; 8000 South Federal Way, Boise, ID 83706 (US). (25) ja (26) ja (25) en (26) en (72) OVARD, David, K.; 1019 E. Dominica, (30) 10/114446 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP (30) 09/067,928 28 Apr/avr 1998 US Meridian, ID 83642 (US). GREEFF, Roy; (24.04.1998) (28.04.1998) 9759 West Mill Hollow, Boise, ID 83709 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 44/1999 12938 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(54) • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEA- (30) 09/067,350 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY SURING POWER AND BIT ERROR (27.04.1998) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB RATE ON THE UP–LINK AND DOWN– GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE LINK SIMULTANEOUSLY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV • SYSTEME ET PROCEDE PERMET- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT TANT DE MESURER LA PUISSANCE (54) • METHOD FOR MANAGING FAI- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT ET LE TAUX D’ERREUR BINAIRE SI- LURES ON DYNAMIC SYN- UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM MULTANEMENT SUR DES LIAISONS CHRONOUS TRANSFER MODE KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM ASCENDANTES ET DESCENDANTES DUAL RING TOPOLOGIES AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT • PROCEDE DE GESTION DE DEFAIL- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (71) ERICSSON INC. [US/US]; 7001 Develop- LANCES DE TOPOLOGIES EN AN- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI ment Drive, P.O. Box 13969, Research Tri- NEAU DOUBLE A MODE DE TRANS- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). angle Park, NC 27709 (US). FERT SYNCHRONE DYNAMIQUE (72) MINTZ, Yaron; 15725 El–Estado Drive, (71) DYNARC INC. DBA DYNAMIC NET- (51)6 H04J 3/06 Dallas, TX 75248 (US). WORK ARCHITECTURE INC. IN CA (11) WO 99/56422 (13) A1 (74) MOORE, Stanley, R. et al. / etc.; Jenkens [US/US]; 1887 Landings Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043 (US). & Gilchrist, P.C., Suite 3200, 1445 Ross (21) PCT/DE99/01008 Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (22) 1 Apr/avr 1999 (01.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (72, 75) RAMFELT, Lars, Hakan [SE/US]; 960 (25) de (26) de GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE N. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (US). HIDELL, Lars, Markus [SE/SE]; (30) 198 18 514.6 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Kyrkvagen 18, S–181 42 Lidingo (SE). (24.04.1998) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (74) FASTH, Rolf; Fasth Law Offices, One KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM World Trade Center #1100, 121 S.W. Salmon (54) • METHOD FOR FRAME SYNCHRONI- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT Street, Portland, OR 97204 (US). ZATION IN A TIME MULTIPLEX SYS- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT TEM (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI PROCEDE DE SYNCHRONISATION CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE • HU IL IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR DE TRAME DANS UN SYSTEME A LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX MULTIPLEXAGE DANS LE TEMPS NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK TJ (51)6 H04H 1/00, H04N 7/14 (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN; AP (GH [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (11) WO 99/56419 (13) A1 GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM München (DE). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (for all designated States except / pour tous (21) PCT/US99/08126 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT les États désignés sauf US) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (72, 75) WEDI, Christoph [DE/DE]; Im Feld 12 c, D–46395 Bocholt (DE). (25) en (26) en (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (30) 09/067,305 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (51)6 H04J 3/00 Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (27.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56421 (13) A1 (81) CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/US99/09003 (54) • RETURN PATH ATTENUATION FIL- Published / Publiée : (c) TER (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) FILTRE D’ATTENUATION DE LA • (51)6 H04J 3/24, H04L 29/06, H04N 7/58 TRAJECTOIRE DE RETOUR (25) en (26) en (71) TRESNESS IRREVOCABLE PATENT (11) WO 99/56423 (13) A1 (30) 09/066,266 24 Apr/avr 1998 US TRUST [US/US]; 2030 Erie Boulevard (21) PCT/GB99/01218 East, Syracuse, NY 13224 (US). (24.04.1998) (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (72) TRESNESS, Andrew, F.; 4610 Watergap, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Manlius, NY 13104 (US). ZELENZ, Mar- (25) en (26) en tin, L.; 6818 Woodchuck Hill Road, Fayet- (54) • A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR teville, NY 13066 (US). DYNAMIC ALLOCATION OF BAND- (30) 9809006.1 29 Apr/avr 1998 GB WIDTH TO DATA WITH VARYING BIT (29.04.1998) (74) TRAPANI, Lawrence, P.; Trapani & Moll- RATES (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) drem, Monroe Building, 2nd floor, 333 East • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 (US). D’ATTRIBUTION DYNAMIQUE DE (54) • MULTIPLEXER/DE–MULTIPLEXER (81) BR CA JP KR PL; EP (AT BE CH CY DE LARGEUR DE BANDE DANS LA MULTIPLEXEUR/DEMULTIPLEXEUR TRANSMISSION DE DONNEES A • DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT DEBITS BINAIRES VARIABLES SE). (71) UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE [GB/GB]; McCance Building, 16 Richmond (71) SUNNY COMM, INC. [US/US]; 3065 Street, Glasgow G1 1XQ (GB). Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (US). 6 (for all designated States except / pour tous (51) H04J 1/16, H04L 12/28, 12/43, H04B les États désignés sauf US) 7/212 (72) HUANG, Long–Gang, Kevin; 655 So. Fairoaks Avenue, L–108, Sunnyvale, CA (72, 75) LAMBERT, Robert, Bartholomew (11) WO 99/56420 (13) A1 94086 (US). [GB/GB]; 219 Ritchie Park, Johnstone, Renfrewshire PA5 8JL (GB). FRYER, (21) PCT/US98/15439 (74) SALTER, James, H. et al. / etc.; Blakely, Richard, John [GB/GB]; 2 Kings Park, (22) 24 Jul/juil 1998 (24.07.1998) Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP, 7th floor, Torrance, Glasgow G64 4DX (GB). BRES- 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA LIN, David, James [GB/GB]; 21 Huntly (25) en (26) en 90025 (US). Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 8PU 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12939

(GB). DEVLIN, Paul, Edward, George (72, 75) HIRAMATSU, Katsuhiko [JP/JP]; • CONVERTISSEUR DE LA CADENCE [GB/GB]; 7 Dick Street, Kelvinbridge, 4–21–4–102, Kurihama, Yokosuka–shi, Ka- D’ECHANTILLONNAGE METTANT Glasgow G20 6JF (GB). nagawa 239–0831 (JP). UESUGI, Mitsuru EN OEUVRE UNE INTERPOLATION [JP/JP]; 17–1–402, Anjindai, Yokosuka–shi, POLYNOMIALE (74) McCALLUM, William, Potter et al. / Kanagawa 238–0048 (JP). WATANABE, etc.; Cruikshank & Fairweather, 19 Royal Masatoshi [JP/JP]; 205 Forum3, 1–20–10, (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AE (GB). Saido, Konan–ku, Yokohama–shi, Kanagawa NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, 233–0008 (JP). UE, Toyoki [JP/JP]; 2–907 NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). (81) CA CN GB JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY Heim Hikari no Oka, 6–2, Hikaro no Oka, (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL Yokosuka–shi, Kanagawa 239–0847 (JP). PT SE). Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). (74) WASHIDA, Kimihito; Shintoshicen- (only for / seulement pour SE) ter Building, 5th floor, 24–1, Tsurumaki (72) PUTZEYS, Bruno, J., G.; Prof. Holstlaan 1–chome, Tama–shi, Tokyo 206–0034 (JP). (51)6 H04J 11/00, H04H 1/00 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (11) WO 99/56424 (13) A1 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (74) SCHOENMAKER, Maarten; Prof. Holst- CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE laan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (21) PCT/KR99/00007 GH GM HR HU ID IL IS KE KG KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN (81) CN JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (22) 4 Jan/jan 1999 (04.01.1999) MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN (25) en (26) en YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD (51)6 H04L 9/00 (30) 1998/15187 28 Apr/avr 1998 KR RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (28.04.1998) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); (11) WO 99/56428 (13) A1 OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/US99/05322 (54) • ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVI- (22) 11 Mar/mar 1999 (11.03.1999) SION MULTIPLEXING RECEIVER SYSTEM (51)6 H04J 14/02, H04B 10/213 (25) en (26) en • SYSTEME RECEPTEUR A MUL- TIPLEXAGE EN FREQUENCE OR- (11) WO 99/56426 (13) A1 (30) 09/067,110 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) THOGONALE (21) PCT/US99/09073 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) DAEWOO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) [KR/KR]; 541, Namdaemoo–ro 5–ga, (54) • APPARATUS AND METHOD OF Jung–gu, Seoul 100–095 (KR). (25) en (26) en READING A PROGRAM INTO A PRO- CESSOR (72) PARK, Jae, Hyeok; 505–302, Hyundae (30) 09/066,921 27 Apr/avr 1998 US Apt., Sangok 4–dong, Bupyeong–gu, In- (27.04.1998) • APPAREIL ET PROCEDE DE LEC- cheon 403–024 (KR). KIM, Yeong, Sang; TURE D’UN PROGRAMME DANS UN Wansung Villa, ra–304, Myeonmok 8–dong, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) PROCESSEUR Jungrang–gu, Seoul 131–208 (KR). MI- (71) MOTOROLA INC. [US/US]; 1303 East CHEL, Jean–Jacques; 1, rue de Gravelotte, (54) WDM RING TRANSMISSION SYS- • Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 F–57100 Thionville (FR). LANGINIEUX, TEM (US). François; 12, rue Serpennize, F–57000 Metz • SYSTEME DE TRANSMISSION (FR). DEJONGHE, Olivier; 5, rue du D’ANNEAU DE MULTIPLEXAGE (72) BRIGHT, Michael, W.; 1339 N. Mitchell Champe, F–57000 Metz (FR). PAR REPARTITION EN LONGUEUR Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (US). D’ONDE (WDM) FUCHS, Kenneth, Carl; 27W064 Jewell (74) JIN, Cheon, Woong; Yonghun Building, Road, Winfield, IL 60190 (US). MAR- (71) CIENA CORPORATION [US/US]; Legal 3rd floor, 1542–14, Seocho–dong, Seo- QUARDT, Kelly, Jo; 900 Susan Court, Dept., 1201 Winterson Road, Linthicum, MD cho–gu, Seoul 137–070 (KR). Algonquin, IL 60102 (US). 21090 (US). (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (74) LUKASIK, Susan, L. et al. / etc.; GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72) TALBOT, William, E.; 5276 Five Fingers Motorola, Inc., Intellectual Property Dept., Way, Columbia, MD 21045 (US). 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL (74) SOLTZ, David, L.; Ciena Corporation, Le- 60196 (US). (51)6 H04J 13/00 gal Dept., 1201 Winterson Road, Linthicum, (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA MD 21090 (US). (11) WO 99/56425 (13) A1 CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (81) AU CA CN JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (21) PCT/JP99/02260 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (25) ja (26) ja (51)6 H04L MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (30) 10/119562 28 Apr/avr 1998 JP (11) WO 99/56427 (13) A2 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (28.04.1998) (21) PCT/IB99/00661 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (54) TRANSMITTER • (25) en (26) en • EMETTEUR (51)6 H04L 9/00, H04Q 1/00 (30) 98201334.4 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP (11) WO 99/56429 (13) A1 (71) MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUS- (27.04.1998) TRIAL CO., LTD. [JP/JP]; 1006, Oaza (21) PCT/US99/08990 Kadoma, Kadoma–shi, Osaka 571–8501 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (JP). (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • SAMPLE RATE CONVERTER USING les États désignés sauf US) POLYNOMIAL INTERPOLATION (25) en (26) en 44/1999 12940 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(30) 09/066,643 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (24.04.1998) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (30) 09/298,326 23 Apr/avr 1999 US KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (23.04.1999) (30) 581/98 28 Apr/avr 1998 DK MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (28.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION SYS- KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM TEM AND METHOD (54) • A METHOD OF AND A NETWORK AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT • SYSTEME D’IDENTIFICATION FOR HANDLING WIRELESS SESSION BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT PERSONNELLE ET PROCEDE ASSO- PROTOCOL (WSP) SESSIONS. LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CIE • PROCEDE ET RESEAU POUR LE TRAITEMENT DES SESSIONS DU (71) IDENTIX INCORPORATED [US/US]; SERVICE DE PROTOCOLE DE SES- 510 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA (51)6 H04L 12/00 94086 (US). SION SANS FIL (11) WO 99/56433 (13) A2 (72) SCOTT, John, D.; 9 Pine Valley Road, (71) NOKIA MOBILE PHONES LIMITED Galson, NSW 2159 (AU). CURTIS, Te- [FI/FI]; Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo (21) PCT/US99/09380 rence, P.; 10 Selina Avenue, Kariong, NSW (FI). 2250 (AU). (for all designated States except / pour tous (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) les États désignés sauf US) (74) GARCIA, Edouard, A.; Fish & Richardson (25) en (26) en (72, 75) HANSEN, Hans, H., H. [DK/DK]; P.C., Suite 100, 2200 Sand Hill Road, Menlo (30) 60/083,455 29 Apr/avr 1998 US Sonder Boulevard 78, 3th, DK–1720 Co- Park, CA 94025 (US). (29.04.1998) penhagen V (DK). HANSEN, Lars, Bohn (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY [DK/DK]; Arhusgade 84, 3tv, DK–2100 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Copenhagen O (DK). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (54) • PACKET–SWITCH SYSTEM KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (74) HIGGIN, Paul et al. / etc.; Nokia IPR • SYSTEME DE COMMUTATION PAR MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Dept., Nokia House, Summit Avenue, South- PAQUETS RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT wood, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 ONG UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (GB). (71) ABRIZIO, INC. [US/US]; 501 B Ellis KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Street, Mountain View, CA 94043 (US). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE (72) MCKEOWN, Nicholas, W.; 864 Cedro LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP Way, Stanford, CA 94305 (US). CA- CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG LAMVOKIS, Costas; 950 High School MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU Way #3322, Mountain View, CA 94041 SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (US). CHUANG, Shang–Tse; 1 Buoy US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (51)6 H04L 9/08 Lane, Redwood City, CA 94065 (US). MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY LIN, Steven; 3839 Heritage Terrace #234, (11) WO 99/56430 (13) A1 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH Fremont, CA 94536 (US). MURALT, Rolf; CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC 1249 Lakeside Drive #3051, Sunnyvale, CA (21) PCT/US99/08845 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA 94086 (US). PRABHAKAR, Balaji; 811 GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (US). SWAHN, Anders; 2116 Gossamer (25) en (26) en Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94065 (US). WATSON, Gregory; 3657 Ramona Circle, (51)6 H04L 12/00 (30) 09/066,020 24 Apr/avr 1998 US Palo Alto, CA 94306 (US). (24.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56432 (13) A2 (74) LUFTMAN, Douglas, B. et al. / etc.; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Fenwick & West LLP, Two Palo Alto Square, (21) PCT/US99/08334 Palo Alto, CA 94306 (US). (54) • EFFICIENT, SECURE MULTICASTING WITH MINIMAL KNOWLEDGE (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • SYSTEME DE DIFFUSION SELEC- (25) en (26) en CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TIVE EFFICACE ET SECURISE NE- GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG CESSITANT UNE CONNAISSANCE (30) 60/082,923 24 Apr/avr 1998 US KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MINIMALE (24.04.1998) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (71) SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. [US/US]; (30) 09/073,842 6 May/mai 1998 US UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE 901 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA (06.05.1998) LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ 94303–4900 (US). BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (72) CARONNI, Germano; 1063 Morse Ave- MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM nue No. 25–300, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (54) COMPOSITE TRUNKING GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (US). WALDVOGEL, Marcel; Tellstrasse • GESTION DE LIAISON COMPOSITE 28, CH–8400 Winterthur (CH). • (74) LANGLEY, Stuart et al. / etc.; Suite 3200, (71) AVICI SYSTEMS [US/US]; Building 6, (51)6 H04L 12/22, 29/06 555 17th Street, P.O. Box 8749, Denver, CO 101 Billerica Avenue, North Billerica, MA 80301–8749 (US). 01862 (US). (11) WO 99/56434 (13) A1 (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR (72) CARVEY, Philip, P.; 7 Daniels Road, (21) PCT/EP99/02140 GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Bedford, MA 01730 (US). DALLY, Wil- liam, J.; 1068 Vernier Place, Stanford, CA (22) 29 Mar/mar 1999 (29.03.1999) 94305 (US). DENNISON, Larry, R.; 505 (25) en (26) en Nahatan Street, Norwood, MA 02062 (US). (51)6 H04L 12/00 (30) 980952 29 Apr/avr 1998 FI (11) WO 99/56431 (13) A2 (74) SMITH, James, M. et al. / etc.; Hamilton, (29.04.1998) Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C., Two Militia (21) PCT/EP99/02844 Drive, Lexington, MA 02421 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12941

(54) • METHOD, ARRANGEMENT AND AP- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL POUR PARATUS FOR AUTHENTICATION CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB INDIQUER UN TRAITEMENT DE • PROCEDE, AGENCEMENT ET DISPO- GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE DONNEES VARIABLES DANS DES SITIF D’AUTHENTIFICATION KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV CONNEXIONS DE TELECOMMUNI- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT CATION RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (71) TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (71) NOKIA MOBILE PHONES LTD. [FI/FI]; ERICSSON (publ) [SE/SE]; S–126 25 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo (FI). Stockholm (SE). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (for all designated States except / pour tous (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR les États désignés sauf US) (72) MELEN, Jan–Mikael; Savitiilentie 12, IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (72, 75) RINNE, Mikko, J. [FI/FI]; Tallbergin FIN–02320 Espoo (FI). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD puistotie 1 C 25, FIN–00200 Helsinki (FI). TG). (74) BORENIUS & CO. OY AB; Kansakoulu- SALONEN, Janne [FI/FI]; Rantakoskelan- kuja 3, FIN–00100 Helsinki (FI). tie 3 A 2, FIN–90570 Oulu (FI). (51)6 H04L 12/46, 12/18 (74) OULUN PATENTTITOIMISTO BERG- (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GREN OY AB; Teknologiantie 14 C, CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (11) WO 99/56436 (13) A1 FIN–90570 Oulu (FI). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (21) PCT/US99/08866 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (25) en (26) en KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (30) 09/067,761 27 Apr/avr 1998 US RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (27.04.1998) UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (54) • ESTABLISHING CONNECTIVITY IN (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR NETWORKS IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (51)6 H04L 12/28, 29/12 • ETABLISSEMENT DE CONNECTI- TG). VITE DANS DES RESEAUX Published / Publiée : (c) (11) WO 99/56435 (13) A1 (71) SWITCHSOFT SYSTEM, INC. [US/US]; 380 South 400 West, Lindon, UT 84042 (21) PCT/FR99/00943 (US). (51)6 H04L 12/58, 12/18, G06F 13/00 (11) WO 99/56438 (13) A1 (22) 21 Apr/avr 1999 (21.04.1999) (72) MCNEILL, Thomas, G.; 1072 N. 1000 East, Orem, UT 84097 (US). EKSTROM, Joseph, J.; 131 S. 300 East, Lindon, UT (21) PCT/JP99/02187 (25) fr (26) fr 84042 (US). MOSS, Stephen, S.; 298 E. (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) 450 North, Lindon, UT 84042 (US). (30) 98/05110 23 Apr/avr 1998 FR (25) ja (26) ja (23.04.1998) (74) SHENKER, Michael et al. / etc.; Skjerven, Morrill, MacPherson, Franklin & Friel LLP, (30) 10/114798 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Suite 700, 25 Metro Drive, San Jose, CA (24.04.1998) 95110 (US). (30) 11/108825 16 Apr/avr 1999 JP (54) METHOD FOR MANAGING OBJECTS • (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (16.04.1999) IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB AND IMPLEMENTING DEVICE GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • PROCEDE DE GESTION D’OBJETS KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV DANS UN RESEAU DE COMMUNI- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CATION ET DISPOSITIF DE MISE EN RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT PROVIDING CONTENTS, METHOD OEUVRE UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM AND APPARATUS FOR RECEPTION, KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION (71) THOMSON MULTIMEDIA [FR/FR]; AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92100 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT • PROCEDE ET SYSTEME POUR FOUR- Boulogne–Billancourt (FR). LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI NIR DES CONTENUS, PROCEDE ET (for all designated States except / pour tous CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). SYSTEME DE RECEPTION, ET PRO- les États désignés sauf US) CEDE ET SYSTEME DE COMMUNI- Published / Publiée : (c) CATION (72, 75) BICHOT, Guillaume [FR/FR]; Thom- 6 (71) SONY CORPORATION [JP/JP]; 7–35, son multimedia, 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo, (51) H04L 12/56, 29/06 Kitashinagawa 6–chome, Shinagawa–ku, F–92648 Boulogne Cedex (FR). STRAUB, (11) WO 99/56437 (13) A1 Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). INFORMATION Gilles [FR/FR]; Thomson multimedia, 46, BROADCASTING LABORATORIES, quai Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92648 Boulogne (21) PCT/FI99/00340 INC. [JP/JP]; 1–1, Nishi–Asakusa 1–chome, Cedex (FR). COEZ, Fabienne [FR/FR]; Taito–ku, Tokyo 111–0035 (JP). Thomson multimedia, 46, quai Alphonse (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous Le Gallo, F–92648 Boulogne Cedex (FR). les États désignés sauf US) PIRAT, Patrick [FR/FR]; Thomson multi- (25) en (26) en media, 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92648 (72, 75) GONNO, Yoshihisa [JP/JP]; Sony Boulogne Cedex (FR). BÜRKLIN, Helmut (30) 980923 27 Apr/avr 1998 FI Corporation, 7–35, Kitashinagawa 6–chome, [FR/FR]; Thomson multimedia, 46, quai (27.04.1998) Shinagawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92648 Boulogne (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) NISHIO, Fumihiko [JP/JP]; Sony Corpo- Cedex (FR). ration, 7–35, Kitashinagawa 6–chome, (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR Shinagawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). (74) KOHRS, Martin; Thomson multimedia, 46, INDICATING VARIABLE DATA PRO- HARAOKA, Kazuo [JP/JP]; Sony Corpo- quai Alphonse Le Gallo, F–92648 Boulogne CESSING IN TELECOMMUNICATION ration, 7–35, Kitashinagawa 6–chome, Cedex (FR). CONNECTIONS Shinagawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). 44/1999 12942 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

YAMAGISHI, Yasuaki [JP/JP]; Sony (51)6 H04L 25/03, H04B 1/707 (51)6 H04L 27/20, 25/03 Corporation, 7–35, Kitashinagawa 6–chome, Shinagawa–ku, Tokyo 141–0001 (JP). (11) WO 99/56441 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56443 (13) A1 (74) KOIKE, Akira et al. / etc.; 11 Mori Buil- (21) PCT/DE99/01121 (21) PCT/IL99/00047 ding, 6–4, Toranomon 2–chome, Minato–ku, (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) Tokyo 105–0001 (JP). (22) 25 Jan/jan 1999 (25.01.1999) (25) de (26) de (81) CA US. (25) en (26) en (30) 198 18 215.5 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (24.04.1998) (30) 124187 23 Apr/avr 1998 IL (23.04.1998) (51)6 H04L 25/00 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56439 (13) A2 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) PRE–EQUALIZATION FOR REDU- • (21) PCT/DE99/00980 CING INTERSYMBOL INTERFE- (54) • /4 QPSK MODULATOR RENCE AND MULTIPLE ACCESS • MODULATEUR A DEPLACEMENT DE (22) 31 Mar/mar 1999 (31.03.1999) INTERFERENCE PHASE EN QUADRATURE A DEPHA- SAGE DE /4 (25) de (26) de • PREEGALISATION POUR LA REDUC- TION DE L’INTERFERENCE INTER- (30) 198 18 457.3 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE SYMBOLES ET DE L’INTERFERENCE (71) DSPC ISRAEL LTD. [IL/IL]; Ben Gurion (24.04.1998) D’ACCES MULTIPLES Street 11, 51905 Givat Shmuel (IL). (for all designated States except / pour tous (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) ROBERT BOSCH GMBH [DE/DE]; Post- les États désignés sauf US) fach 30 02 20, D–70442 Stuttgart (DE). (54) • ADJUSTABLE TABLE FOR EDP SYS- (for all designated States except / pour tous (72, 75) BEN–ELI, David [IL/IL]; Nahal TEM les États désignés sauf US) Hayarkon Street 1, 71700 Modiin (IL). • TABLE REGLABLE POUR INSTALLA- TION EDV (72, 75) KOWALEWSKI, Frank [DE/DE]; (74) LUZZATTO, Kﬁr et al. / etc.; Luzzatto & Schierke 16, D–38228 Salzgitter (DE). Luzzatto, P.O. Box 5352, 84152 Beer–Sheva (71, 72) HINDERHOFER, Jürgen [DE/DE]; (IL). Engelgasse 6, D–88400 Biberach (DE). (81) CN US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (74) HENTRICH, Swen; Postfach 17 67, CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD Published / Publiée : (c) D–89007 Ulm (DE). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (51)6 H04L 25/03 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (11) WO 99/56442 (13) A2 UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (21) PCT/US99/07021 (51)6 H04L 25/02 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (11) WO 99/56440 (13) A1 NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (25) en (26) en GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/GB99/01313 (30) 09/066,669 28 Apr/avr 1998 US (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (28.04.1998) 6 (25) en (26) en (51) H04L 27/20 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 98303326.7 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP (11) WO 99/56444 (13) A1 (54) TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER FOR (28.04.1998) • GMSK AND OFFSET–QAM (21) PCT/US99/04863 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • EMETTEUR–RECEPTEUR POUR MO- DULATION PAR DEPLACEMENT MI- (22) 4 Mar/mar 1999 (04.03.1999) (54) CHANNEL ESTIMATION USING A NIMAL GAUSSIEN (GMSK) ET MO- • (25) en (26) en SLIDING WINDOW TECHNIQUE DULATION D’AMPLITUDE EN QUA- • ESTIMATION DE VOIE PAR TECH- DRATURE (MAQ) DECALEE (30) 09/069,670 29 Apr/avr 1998 US NIQUE A FENETRE GLISSANTE (71) ERICSSON INC. [US/US]; 7001 Develop- (29.04.1998) (71) LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. ment Drive, P.O. Box 13969, Research Tri- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) [US/US]; 600 Mountain Avenue, Mur- angle Park, NC 27709 (US). ray Hill, NJ 07974–0636 (US). (72) DENT, Paul, W.; 637 Eagle Point Road, (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR (for all designated States except / pour tous PERFORMING A MODULATION les États désignés sauf US) Pittsboro, NC 27312 (US). • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL DE MODU- (72, 75) LUSCHI, Carlo [IT/GB]; 15 Sadler (74) LEFFLER, Kenneth, B. et al. / etc.; Burns, LATION Walk, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1TX (GB). Doane, Swecker & Mathis, L.L.P., P.O. Box SPEIGHT, Timothy, James [GB/GB]; 16 1404, Alexandria, VA 22313–1404 (US). (71) MOTOROLA INC. [US/US]; 1303 East Richmond Terrace, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1AA Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (GB). YAN, Ran–Hong [–/GB]; Hawthorns, (US). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Kings Lane, Longcot, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE 7SS (GB). (72) THORSON, Dean, Ernest; 727 Ascot KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV Court, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 (US). (74) WILLIAMS, David, John et al. / etc.; MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Lucent Technologies UK Limited, 5 Mor- RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (74) HAAS, Kenneth, A. et al. / etc.; Motorola nington Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM Inc., Intellectual Property Dept., 1303 East 0TU (GB). KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (US). (81) AU BR CA CN JP KP US; EP (AT BE CH BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (81) JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI NL PT SE). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12943

(51)6 H04L 29/06 (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (54) • TELEPHONE CASE WITH EASILY RECONFIGURED PUSHBUTTON (11) WO 99/56445 (13) A2 (25) en (26) en KEYS (21) PCT/SE99/00621 (30) 09/069,716 29 Apr/avr 1998 US • BOITIER DE TELEPHONE AVEC (29.04.1998) TOUCHES DE TYPE BOUTON (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) POUSSOIR FACILEMENT RECON- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FIGUREES (25) en (26) en (54) METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFI- • (63) US 09/067,472 (CIP) (30) 9801524–1 28 Apr/avr 1998 SE GURING AN INTERNET APPLIANCE (28.04.1998) 27 Apr/avr 1998 (27.04.1998) • PROCEDE ET SYSTEME DE CONFI- (30) 9802666–9 4 Aug/août 1998 SE GURATION D’UN APPAREIL INTER- (71) TELEDEX CORPORATION [US/US]; (04.08.1998) NET 6311 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA 95119 (US). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (71) INFOGEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPO- (for all designated States except / pour tous RATION [US/US]; Suite 200, 2055 Wood- les États désignés sauf US) (54) • A (GSM–GPRS) NETWORK WITH side Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 (US). INTERNET PROTOCOL COMBINED FUNCTIONALITY (72) GIORDANO, Joseph, III; 205 Belmont, (72, 75) JAUREGUI, Mario, E. [US/US]; 231 Del Norte Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066 RESEAU (GSM/GPRS) A FONCTION- Redwood City, CA 94061 (US). • SAMBOURSKY, Jacob; 30b Ig’al Alon (US). ANCRI, Simon, N. [US/US]; 2150 NALITE COMBINEE AU PROTOCOLE Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (US). INTERNET street, Herzelia (IL). (71) TELIA AB (publ) [SE/SE]; Mårbackagatan (74) GLENN, Michael, A. et al. / etc.; Glenn (74) KREBS, Robert, E.; Burns, Doane, Swe- 11, S–123 86 Farsta (SE). Patent Group, 125 Lake Road, Portola Valley, cker & Mathis, L.L.P., P.O. Box 1404, (for all designated States except / pour tous CA 94028 (US). Alexandria, VA 22313–1404 (US). les États désignés sauf US) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (72, 75) HUBBARD, Elisabeth [SE/SE]; Ope- CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB rettvägen 28, S–142 43 Skogås (SE). GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (74) PRAGSTEN, Rolf; Telia Research AB, MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Vitsandsgatan 9, S–123 86 Farsta (SE). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (81) EE LT LV NO US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP SE). CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (51)6 H04M Published / Publiée : (c) TG). (11) WO 99/56446 (13) A2 Published / Publiée : (c) 6 (21) PCT/IB99/00642 (51) H04M 1/02 (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (11) WO 99/56448 (13) A1 (51)6 H04M 1/64 (21) PCT/GR99/00018 (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/56450 (13) A1 (30) 98201318.7 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (24.04.1998) (21) PCT/US99/08967 (25) en (26) en (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (30) 980100149 28 Apr/avr 1998 GR (54) • VIDEO RATE D/A CONVERTER WITH (28.04.1998) (25) en (26) en SIGMA–DELTA MODULATOR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • CONVERTISSEUR N/A A MODULA- (30) 60/083,508 24 Apr/avr 1998 US TEUR SIGMA ET A DEBIT VIDEO (54) • WRIST MOBILE PHONE (24.04.1998) TELEPHONE MOBILE SE PORTANT (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- • AU POIGNET (30) 60/083,616 30 Apr/avr 1998 US NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, (30.04.1998) NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). (71, 72) MICHALERIS, Michalis [GR/GR]; 27 Sofocleous Strasse, GR–151 26 Marousi (30) 09/290,021 9 Apr/avr 1999 US (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, (GR). (09.04.1999) Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). (only for / seulement pour SE) (81) JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72) DAGNACHEW, Birru, M.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). ROZA, Published / Publiée : (a) (54) • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR Engel; Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RES- Eindhoven (NL). PONSE TO TELEPHONIC REQUESTS 6 (51) H04M 1/23 • PROCEDES ET DISPOSITIFS PER- (74) SCHOENMAKER, Maarten; Prof. Holst- METTANT DE FOURNIR DES INFOR- (11) WO 99/56449 (13) A1 laan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). MATIONS EN REPONSE A DES (81) CN JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI (21) PCT/US99/09058 DEMANDES TELEPHONIQUES FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (71, 72) MANKOVITZ, Roy, J. [US/US]; 24236 Park Granada, Calabasas, CA 91302 (US). (25) en (26) en (51)6 H04M 1/00, G06F 17/30, H04M 7/00 (30) 09/067,472 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) POSA, John, G. et al. / etc.; Gifford, Krass, (11) WO 99/56447 (13) A1 (27.04.1998) Groh, Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, PC, Suite 400, 280 N. Old Woodward Avenue, (21) PCT/US99/08217 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Birmingham, MI 48009 (US). 44/1999 12944 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA • APPAREIL DE COMMUNICATION DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE DONNEES GH GM HR HU ID IL IS JP KE KG KP (54) • COLLAPSIBLE AND/OR CLIP–ON KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (71) MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI MULTI–VOLUME CONTAINER MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU KAISHA [JP/JP]; 2–3, Marunouschi • CONTENANT REPLIABLE ET/OU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo 100–8310 CLIPSABLE MULTI–VOLUME US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS (JP). MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (for all designated States except / pour tous (71, 72) KERIBIN, Alain [FR/FR]; 3 ter, rue KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH les États désignés sauf US) Rouget de l’Isle, F–29200 Brest (FR). CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (72, 75) MATSUMOTO, Wataru [JP/JP]; (81) AU BR CA CN JP MX NO US; AP (GH GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, 2–3, GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA Marunouchi 2–chome, Chiyoda–ku, Tokyo (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP 100–8310 (JP). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF 6 (74) SAKAI, Hiroaki; Tokyo Club Building, (51) H04M 3/42, H04Q 3/00 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD 2–6, Kasumigaseki 3–chome, Chiyoda–ku, TG). (11) WO 99/56451 (13) A1 Tokyo 100–0013 (JP). (21) PCT/FI99/00300 (81) AU CA CN KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (51)6 H04N (22) 9 Apr/avr 1999 (09.04.1999) SE). (25) ﬁ (26) en (11) WO 99/56455 (13) A2

(30) 980824 9 Apr/avr 1998 FI (51)6 H04M 17/02 (21) PCT/IB99/00641 (09.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56453 (13) A1 (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (21) PCT/US99/09245 (25) en (26) en (54) • PROCESSING OF DATA MESSAGE IN A NETWORK ELEMENT OF A COM- (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (30) 98201333.6 27 Apr/avr 1998 EP (27.04.1998) MUNICATIONS NETWORK (25) en (26) en • TRAITEMENT D’UN MESSAGE DE (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) DONNEES DANS UN ELEMENT DE (30) 60/083,307 28 Apr/avr 1998 US RESEAU DE COMMUNICATIONS (28.04.1998) (54) • FLICKER COMPENSATION FOR CA- MERAS (71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) COMPENSATION DU PAPILLOTE- [FI/FI]; Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo • MENT DANS DES CAMERAS (FI). (54) • LARGE CAPACITY COIN RECEP- TACLE FOR PAY TELEPHONES (for all designated States except / pour tous (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- les États désignés sauf US) • RECEPTACLE DE PIECES DE MON- NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, NAIE A GRANDE CAPACITE POUR NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). (72, 75) LEHTINEN, Pekka [FI/FI]; TELEPHONE PAYANT Jäppilänkatu 7, FIN–04440 Järvenpää (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, (FI). (71) QUADRUM TELECOMMUNICA- Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). TIONS, INC. [US/US]; Suite 501, 700 (only for / seulement pour SE) (74) PATENT AGENCY COMPATENT LTD.; Boulevard South, Huntsville, AL 35802 Teollisuuskatu 33, FIN–00510 Helsinki (FI). (US). (72) VAN ROOY, Johannes, H., J., M.; Prof. (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (72) MCGOUGH, Gerald, B.; 2512 Montview MOELANDS, Antonius, G.; Prof. Holst- CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB Drive, Huntsville, AL 35803 (US). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE laan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (74) GARDNER, Arthur, A.; Arthur A. Gard- (74) STEENBEEK, Leonardus, J.; Prof. Holst- MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT ner & Associates, P.C., Building 20, Suite E, laan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT Paper Mill Village, 680 Village Trace, Ma- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH rietta, GA 30067 (US). (81) JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD (51)6 H04N , H04Q , H04M TG). MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (11) WO 99/56456 (13) A2 Published / Publiée : (c) UG UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (21) PCT/SE99/00634 6 KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH (51) H04M 11/06, 3/00, H04L 12/02 CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA (11) WO 99/56452 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (21) PCT/JP99/01719 (30) 09/065,931 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (22) 1 Apr/avr 1999 (01.04.1999) (51)6 H04N (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) ja (26) ja (11) WO 99/56454 (13) A2 (54) • ALTERNATING SPEECH AND DATA (30) 10/115288 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP (21) PCT/FR99/01015 TRANSMISSION IN DIGITAL COM- (24.04.1998) MUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • TRANSMISSION ALTERNEE DE (25) fr (26) fr PAROLE ET DE DONNEES DANS (54) • DATA COMMUNICATION APPARA- UN SYSTEME DE COMMUNICATION TUS (30) 98/05644 29 Apr/avr 1998 FR NUMERIQUE (29.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12945

(71) TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (74) FAHMI, Tarek, N. et al. / etc.; Blakely, ERICSSON (publ) [SE/SE]; S–126 25 Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP, 7th floor, Stockholm (SE). (25) ja (26) ja 12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (US). (72) ANDERS, Danne; Kastrupgatan 12, S–164 (30) 10/116614 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP 41 Kista (SE). KARL, Hellwig; Haupts- (27.04.1998) (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA trasse 32, D–97539 Wonfurt (DE). CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD (30) 10/116648 27 Apr/avr 1998 JP GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG (27.04.1998) (74) ERICSSON RADIO SYSTEMS AB; KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD Common Patent Dept., S–164 80 Stockholm (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO (SE). RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (54) METHOD FOR MEASURING IMAGE UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • NOISE OF IMAGE READER, RESO- LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB LUTION MEASURING APPARATUS BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE AND RESOLUTION MEASURING ME- CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV THOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT THEREFOR GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM • PROCEDE DE MESURE DU BRUIT KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM IMAGE D’UN LECTEUR D’IMAGES, AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT APPAREIL ET PROCEDE DE MESURE (51)6 H04N 1/32, 1/00 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT DE RESOLUTION, ET SUPPORT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI D’ENREGISTREMENT CONÇU A CET (11) WO 99/56460 (13) A1 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). EFFET (21) PCT/US99/06052 (71) PFU LIMITED [JP/JP]; 98–2, Nu, Aza–Unoke, Unoke–machi, Kahoku–gun, (22) 18 Mar/mar 1999 (18.03.1999) (51)6 H04N Isikawa 929–1192 (JP). (25) en (26) en (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/56457 (13) A2 les États désignés sauf US) (30) 09/066,268 24 Apr/avr 1998 US (24.04.1998) (21) PCT/US99/09261 (72, 75) HONDA, Keiji [JP/JP]; PFU Limi- ted, 98–2, Nu, Aza–Unoke, Unoke–machi, (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) Kahoku–gun, Isikawa 929–1192 (JP). (25) en (26) en NITTA, Syuu [JP/JP]; PFU Limited, (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR 98–2, Nu, Aza–Unoke, Unoke–machi, COMPUTER NETWORK FACSIMILE (30) 60/083,516 29 Apr/avr 1998 US Kahoku–gun, Isikawa 929–1192 (JP). HA- OR OTHER TELECOMMUNICATION (29.04.1998) SHIMOTO, Masahide [JP/JP]; PFU Limi- MESSAGE RECEPTION ted, 98–2, Nu, Aza–Unoke, Unoke–machi, PROCEDE ET APPAREIL POUR LA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) • Kahoku–gun, Isikawa 929–1192 (JP). 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[US/US]; Building PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN 2, Suite 290, 3000 Sand Hill Road, Menlo 6 GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). Park, CA 94025 (US). (51) H04N 1/413 (for all designated States except / pour tous (11) WO 99/56461 (13) A1 les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 H04N 1/00, 1/04, G06T 1/00 (21) PCT/US99/09315 (72, 75) CHOKSI, Himanshu [US/US]; 45055 (11) WO 99/56458 (13) A1 Pawnee Drive, Fremont, CA 94539 (US). (22) 29 Apr/avr 1999 (29.04.1999) KUMAR, Siva, V. [US/US]; 114 Danburg (21) PCT/JP99/02241 Lane, Redwood City, CA 94061 (US). (25) en (26) en 44/1999 12946 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

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KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG (51)6 H04Q GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG (11) WO 99/56474 (13) A2 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL (21) PCT/IB99/00609 UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (22) 8 Apr/avr 1999 (08.04.1999) AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (25) en (26) en BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (30) 9808716.6 25 Apr/avr 1998 GB CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (51)7 H04N 5 /445 (25.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56473 (13) A1 6 (54) • A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A (51) H04Q 7/20 (21) PCT/US99/08842 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND THE SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE ME- (11) WO 99/56476 (13) A1 THOD (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) (21) PCT/US99/05342 • PROCEDE DE COMMANDE D’UN (25) en (26) en SYSTEME DE COMMUNICATION (22) 11 Mar/mar 1999 (11.03.1999) ET SYSTEME EMPLOYANT LE PRO- (30) 09/070,555 30 Apr/avr 1998 US CEDE (25) en (26) en (30.04.1998) (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- (30) 09/067,505 27 Apr/avr 1998 US NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, (27.04.1998) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) • PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM WITH (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, FLIP AND BROWSE ADVERTISE- Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MO- MENTS (only for / seulement pour SE) BILE STATION REGISTRATION IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM • SYSTEME DE TELETEXTE INTE- (72) MOULSLEY, Timothy, J.; Prof. Holstlaan GRANT DES ANNONCES PUBLICI- 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). • PROCEDE ET APPAREIL POUR LE TAIRES POUVANT S’AFFICHER EN RATTACHEMENT D’UNE STATION MODE DEFILEMENT OU EN MODE (74) TANGENA, Antonius, G.; Prof. Holstlaan MOBILE DANS UN SYSTEME DE RECHERCHE ALEATOIRE 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). COMMUNICATION 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12949

(71) MOTOROLA INC. [US/US]; 1303 East INCOMING CIRCUIT SWITCHED (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196 CALLS CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (US). SYSTEME D’AVERTISSEMENT ET GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE • KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (72) OPRESCU–SURCOBE, Valentin; 2143 PROCEDE UTILISE DANS UN RE- SEAU DE COMMUNICATION POUR MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (US). METTRE EN ATTENTE LES APPELS A COMMUTATION DE CIRCUIT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (74) BELADI, Sayed, Hossain et al. / etc.; D’ARRIVEE KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Motorola Inc., Intellectual Property Dept., AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg,IL (71) TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT 60196 (US). ERICSSON (publ) [SE/SE]; S–126 25 LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Stockholm (SE). CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (81) BR JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES Published / Publiée : (c) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (72) HALL, Göran; Mogatan 55, S–431 64 Mölndal (SE). HUMMELGREN, Henrik; Karolinagatan 10, 3tr, S–171 58 Solna (SE). (51)6 H04Q 7/28 (51)6 H04Q 7/22, H04M 3/38 KANNAS, Chris; Pl. 3256 Ornunga, S–447 93 Vårgårda (SE). (11) WO 99/56480 (13) A1 (11) WO 99/56477 (13) A1 (21) PCT/GB99/01277 (21) PCT/CN99/00057 (74) ERICSSON RADIO SYSTEMS AB; Common Patent Dept., S–164 80 Stockholm (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (SE). (25) en (26) en (25) zh (26) zh (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 9808952.7 27 Apr/avr 1998 GB (30) 98 1 01723.1 23 Apr/avr 1998 CN GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (27.04.1998) (23.04.1998) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (54) • TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM WITH (54) • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM VOICE BUFFERING PREVENTING FRAUDULENT USE OF KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM SYSTEME RADIO A COMMUTATION A TELEPHONE AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT • AUTOMATIQUE DES CANAUX DANS BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF PERMET- LEQUEL DES COMMUNICATIONS • LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI TANT D’EMPECHER L’UTILISATION VOCALES SONT MISES EN ATTENTE FRAUDULEUSE D’UN TELEPHONE CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (71) SIMOCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (71, 72) CHEN, Ning [CN/CN]; 29–1–11, Published / Publiée : (c) [GB/GB]; St. Andrews Road, P.O. Box 24, South–Western University of Finance & Cambridge CB4 1DP (GB). Economics, Guanghuacun Street, Chengdu, (for all designated States except / pour tous 6 Sichuan 610074 (CN). ZHANG, Shining (51) H04Q 7/22 les États désignés sauf US) [CN/CN]; 29–1–11, South–Western Univer- sity of Finance & Economics, Guanghuacun (11) WO 99/56479 (13) A1 (72, 75) STEVENS, Robert, David [GB/GB]; Street, Chengdu, Sichuan 610074 (CN). 51 Northﬁelds, Lode, Cambridge CB5 9EU (21) PCT/SE99/00633 (GB). (74) CHINA PATENT AGENT (H.K.) LTD.; 22/F, Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour Road, (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (74) TOTHILL, John, P.; Frank B. Dehn & Co., Wanchai, Hong Kong Special Administrative 179 Queen Victoria street, London EC4V Region (CN). (25) en (26) en 4EL (GB). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (30) 09/067,590 27 Apr/avr 1998 US d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (27.04.1998) CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (54) • A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA AND METHOD FOR SCREENING d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP INCOMING CIRCUIT SWITCHED IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR CALLS LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF • RESEAU DE TELECOMMUNICATION NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD ET PROCEDE PERMETTANT DE VI- (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM TG). 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(43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (54) METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING A • (54) SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING A DATA CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle PROGRAMMABLE RADIO DEVICE • COMMUNICATION DEVICE OVER d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle AND CORRESPONDING PROGRAM- WIRELESS TERMINALS TO A COM- d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle MABLE RADIO DEVICE MUNICATION NETWORK d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle PROCEDE DE PROGRAMMATION • RACCORDEMENT D’UN DISPOSITIF d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle D’UN APPAREIL RADIO PROGRAM- • INFORMATIQUE A UN RESEAU DE d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID MABLE, ET APPAREIL RADIO PRO- COMMUNICATIONS VIA UNE SOR- IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR GRAMMABLE CORRESPONDANT TIE RADIO LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (71) KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRO- TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP München (DE). NICS N.V. [NL/NL]; Groenewoudseweg 1, (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (for all designated States except / pour tous NL–5621 BA Eindhoven (NL). les États désignés sauf US) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB (72, 75) PILLEKAMP, Klaus–Dieter [DE/DE]; (71) PHILIPS AB [SE/SE]; Kottbygatan 7, GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ Galileistrasse 4, D–40699 Erkrath (DE). Kista, S–164 85 Stockholm (SE). CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TUO, Xihe [CN/DE]; Grabenstrasse 133, (only for / seulement pour SE) TD TG). D–47057 Duisburg (DE). WESSELING, Matthias [DE/DE]; Krampenfeld 38, (72) KHALIFA, Nabil; Prof. Holstlaan 6, D–46286 Dorsten (DE). NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). GUYARD, (51)6 H04Q 7/34 David, J., E.; Prof. Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; AA Eindhoven (NL). (11) WO 99/56485 (13) A2 Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (21) PCT/FI99/00351 (74) DEGUELLE, Wilhelmus, H., G.; Prof. (81) CN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). Holstlaan 6, NL–5656 AA Eindhoven (NL). (25) ﬁ (26) en Published / Publiée : (c) (81) CN JP KR; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES (30) 980948 29 Apr/avr 1998 FI FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (29.04.1998) (51)6 H04Q 7/32, H04M 1/66 Published / Publiée : (c) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (11) WO 99/56482 (13) A1 (54) • METHOD OF CONNECTING NET- (21) PCT/DE99/00792 WORK ELEMENTS TO A RADIO 6 (51) H04Q 7/34 SYSTEM, AND RADIO SYSTEM (22) 19 Mar/mar 1999 (19.03.1999) PROCEDE DE CONNEXION (11) WO 99/56484 (13) A2 • (25) de (26) de D’ELEMENTS RESEAU A UN SYS- TEME RADIO, ET SYSTEME RADIO (30) 198 18 324.0 23 Apr/avr 1998 DE (21) PCT/FI99/00350 (23.04.1998) (71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) [FI/FI]; Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo (FI). 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TION DANS UN SYSTEME RADIO strasse 62, D–81475 München (DE). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY BROMBA, Manfred [DE/DE]; Am Isarka- CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB nal 24, D–81379 München (DE). (71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE [FI/FI]; Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (FI). MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). (for all designated States except / pour tous RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT les États désignés sauf US) (81) CN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (72, 75) MATTURI, Juha [FI/FI]; Sarkki- (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP rannantie 49, FIN–90440 Kempele (FI). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (51)6 H04Q 7/32, H04M 1/00, 11/06 TOIVONEN, Juha [FI/FI]; Lindforsinkatu IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF 23 A 24, FIN–33720 Tampere (FI). HAA- CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (11) WO 99/56483 (13) A1 KANA, Esa [FI/FI]; Loimutie 23 D 38, TG). FIN–11120 Riihimäki (FI). (21) PCT/IB99/00665 (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (74) PATENTTITOIMISTO TEKNOPOLIS (51)6 H04Q 7/34 KOLSTER OY; c/o Kolster OY AB, Iso (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/56486 (13) A2 Roobertinkatu 23, P.O. Box 148, FIN–00121 (30) 98401039.7 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP Helsinki (FI). (21) PCT/FI99/00353 (28.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12951

(22) 28 Apr/avr 1999 (28.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR DE TRANSMISSION PHYSIQUES BY CA CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model POUR L’ECHANGE DE DONNEES (25) ﬁ (26) en / modèle d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / SANS FIL, ORIENTE PROTOCOLE (30) 980951 29 Apr/avr 1998 FI modèle d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) EE ES FI FI (Utility model (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (29.04.1998) / modèle d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC München (DE). LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN (for all designated States except / pour tous (54) • METHOD OF ESTABLISHING CON- MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG les États désignés sauf US) NECTION BETWEEN NETWORK SI SK SK (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) ELEMENTS IN A RADIO SYSTEM SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU (72, 75) LENFORT, Christoph [DE/DE]; Nie- derrott 10, D–48356 Nordwalde (DE). • PROCEDE D’ETABLISSEMENT DE ZA ZW; AP (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD CONNEXIONS ENTRE ELEMENTS (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES RESEAU DANS UN SYSTEME RADIO Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); (71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML (81) BR CN US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES [FI/FI]; Keilalahdentie 4, FIN–02150 Espoo MR NE SN TD TG). FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (FI). (for all designated States except / pour tous Published / Publiée : (c) les États désignés sauf US) (51)6 H04Q 7/36 (72, 75) MATTURI, Juha [FI/FI]; Sarkkiran- 6 (11) WO 99/56488 (13) A1 (51) H04Q 7/38, 7/32 nantie 49, FIN–90440 Kempele (FI). PIE- TILÄ, Jukka [FI/FI]; Sakarinkatu 3 B 38, (21) PCT/GB99/01150 (11) WO 99/56490 (13) A1 FIN–00500 Helsinki (FI). SELLIN, Derek [US/FI]; Lystimäenkuja 4, FIN–02210 Espoo (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (21) PCT/DE99/00793 (FI). (25) en (26) en (22) 19 Mar/mar 1999 (19.03.1999) (74) PATENTTITOIMISTO TEKNOPOLIS KOLSTER OY; c/o Kolster OY AB, Iso (30) 98303211.1 24 Apr/avr 1998 EP (25) de (26) de Roobertinkatu 23, P.O. Box 148, FIN–00121 (24.04.1998) Helsinki (FI). (30) 198 19 212.6 29 Apr/avr 1998 DE (30) 9808841.2 24 Apr/avr 1998 GB (29.04.1998) (81) AE AL AM AT AT (Utility model / modèle (24.04.1998) d’utilité) AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CH CN CU CZ CZ (Utility model / modèle (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (54) SELECTIVE UTILIZATION OF SER- d’utilité) DE DE (Utility model / modèle • (54) • CHANNEL ALLOCATION IN CELLU- VICES IN A MOBILE RADIOTELE- d’utilité) DK DK (Utility model / modèle LAR TELEPHONY d’utilité) EE EE (Utility model / modèle PHONE SYSTEM d’utilité) ES FI FI (Utility model / modèle • ATTRIBUTION DE CANAUX EN TE- • UTILISATION SELECTIVE DE SER- d’utilité) GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID LEPHONIE CELLULAIRE VICES DANS UN SYSTEME DE RA- IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR DIOTELEPHONIE MOBILE (71) BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY [GB/GB]; NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SK (71) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ (GB). (Utility model / modèle d’utilité) SL TJ TM [DE/DE]; Wittelsbacherplatz 2, D–80333 (for all designated States except / pour tous TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP München (DE). les États désignés sauf US) (GH GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); (72, 75) TATESON, Richard, Edward EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB [GB/GB]; 145 High Street, Wickham (72, 75) SASSE, Jörg [DE/DE]; Leberlestrasse GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ Market, Suffolk IP13 ORD (GB). 16, D–80995 München (DE). NEUMANN, CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN Peter [DE/DE]; Fritz–Kortner–Bogen 42, TD TG). (74) LIDBETTER, Timothy, Guy, Edwin; D–81739 München (DE). BT Group Legal Services, Intellectual Pro- perty Dept., Holborn Centre, 8th ﬂoor, 120 (74) SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT; (51)6 H04Q 7/34 Holborn, London EC1N 2TE (GB). Postfach 22 16 34, D–80506 München (DE).

(11) WO 99/56487 (13) A2 (81) CN IN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (81) CN JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (21) PCT/SE99/00596 Published / Publiée : (c) (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (51)6 H04Q 7/38 (25) sv (26) en 6 (11) WO 99/56489 (13) A1 (51) H04Q 7/38 (30) 9801306–3 15 Apr/avr 1998 SE (15.04.1998) (21) PCT/DE99/01020 (11) WO 99/56491 (13) A1 (30) 9802277–5 26 Jun/juin 1998 SE (22) 1 Apr/avr 1999 (01.04.1999) (21) PCT/GB99/01005 (26.06.1998) (25) de (26) de (22) 31 Mar/mar 1999 (31.03.1999) (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (30) 198 18 510.3 24 Apr/avr 1998 DE (25) en (26) en (54) • DEVICE FOR DETECTING MOBILE (24.04.1998) TELEPHONES (30) 9809009.5 28 Apr/avr 1998 GB (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (28.04.1998) • DISPOSITIF DE DETECTION DE TE- LEPHONES MOBILES (54) • METHOD FOR ALLOCATING CHAN- (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) NEL NUMBERS TO PHYSICAL (71, 72) ANDERSSON, Kjell [SE/SE]; P.O. Box TRANSMISSION CHANNELS FOR (54) • CHANNEL ALLOCATION IN RADIO 310, S–791 27 Falun (SE). WIRELESS PROTOCOL–ORIENTED TELEPHONE SYSTEMS (74) BJERKÉN, Håkar et al. / etc.; Bjerkéns INFORMATION EXCHANGE • AFFECTATION DE CANAUX DANS Patentbyrå KB, P.O. Box 1274, S–801 37 • PROCEDE D’ATTRIBUTION DE NU- DES SYSTEMES RADIOTELEPHO- Gävle (SE). MEROS DE CANAUX A DES CANAUX NIQUES 44/1999 12952 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 4 Nov/nov 1999

(71) NOKIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS OY (22) 12 Apr/avr 1999 (12.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY [FI/FI]; Upseerinkatu 1, FIN–02600 Espoo CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (FI). (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (for all designated States except / pour tous KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (30) 09/067,486 27 Apr/avr 1998 US les États désignés sauf US) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT (27.04.1998) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (72, 75) LOWDON, Christopher, John (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM [GB/GB]; 28 Percheron Close, Impington, KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Cambridge CB4 9YX (GB). (54) • METHOD FOR OBTAINING A PLURA- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (74) MORTON, Colin, David; Keith W. Nash & LITY OF RADIO SIGNAL TIMING VA- BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT Co., 90–92 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 LUES FOR DETERMINING THE LO- LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI 1DP (GB). CATION OF A MOBILE STATION IN CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). A WIRELESS NETWORK (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY Published / Publiée : (c) PROCEDE DE RECUEIL DE VALEURS CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB • DE SIGNAUX RADIO DE SYNCHRO- GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE NISATION POUR LOCALISER UNE (51)6 H04Q 7/38 KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV STATION MOBILE DANS UN RESEAU MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT SANS FIL (11) WO 99/56495 (13) A1 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (71) ERICSSON INC. [US/US]; 7001 Develop- (21) PCT/US99/09155 GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA memt Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP 27709 (US). (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (25) en (26) en IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF (72) ZADEH, Bagher, Rouhollah; 14332 CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD Montfort Drive #11207, Dallas, TX (US). (30) 60/083,122 27 Apr/avr 1998 US TG). (27.04.1998) (74) MONCO, Dean, A.; Wood, Phillips, Van- Santen, Clark & Mortimer, Suite 3800, (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (51)6 H04Q 7/38, 3/00 500 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661–2511 (US). (54) • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETEC- (11) WO 99/56492 (13) A1 TING HIGH CREDIT RISK CUSTO- (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY MERS (21) PCT/SE99/00612 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE • SYSTEME ET PROCEDE SERVANT A (22) 16 Apr/avr 1999 (16.04.1999) KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV DETECTER DES CLIENTS PRESEN- TANT UN RISQUE DE CREDIT ELEVE (25) en (26) en MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (71) AURORA WIRELESS TECHNOLO- (30) 09/067,596 27 Apr/avr 1998 US UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM GIES, LTD. [–/–]; 18th ﬂoor, No.1 Pao (27.04.1998) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Sheng Road, Yung–ho City, Taipei (TW). AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT (71, 72) SHEDD, Walter [US/US]; 9580 Oak (54) • SELECTIVE SUBSCRIBER PROFILE LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI Avenue Parkway, 7–165, Folsom, CA 95630 DOWNLOAD FROM A PERSISTANT CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (US). STORAGE NODE TO A TRANSIENT STORAGE NODE (72) HSU, Ling, Ling; 18th ﬂoor, No.1 Pao Sheng Road, Yung–ho City, Taipei (TW). • TELECHARGEMENT SELECTIF DE (51)6 H04Q 7/38 PROFIL D’ABONNE D’UN NOEUD (74) JAKOPIN, David, A. et al. / etc.; Pillsbury DE STOCKAGE PERMANENT A (11) WO 99/56494 (13) A1 Madison & Sutro, LLP, 1100 New York UN NOEUD DE STOCKAGE TRAN- (21) PCT/US99/08104 Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20005 (US). SITOIRE (22) 14 Apr/avr 1999 (14.04.1999) (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY (71) TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB ERICSSON (publ) [SE/SE]; S–126 25 (25) en (26) en GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE Stockholm (SE). KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (72) CAMERON, Duncan; 4985 Earnscliffe (30) 09/065,475 24 Apr/avr 1998 US MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3X 2P4 (CA). (24.04.1998) RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (74) ERICSSON RADIO SYSTEMS AB; (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM Common Patent Dept., S–164 80 Stockholm (54) MANAGEMENT OF AUTHENTICA- AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT (SE). • TION AND ENCRYPTION USER BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT INFORMATION IN DIGITAL USER LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB TERMINALS GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE • GESTION DES INFORMATIONS KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV D’AUTHENTIFICATION ET DE CRYP- 6 MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT TAGE RELATIVES A L’USAGER D’UN (51) H04Q 11/04 RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT TERMINAL NUMERIQUE UA UG UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH GM (11) WO 99/56496 (13) A2 KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM (71) ERICSSON INC. [US/US]; 7001 Develop- (21) PCT/SE99/00646 AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT ment Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT 27709 (US). (22) 22 Apr/avr 1999 (22.04.1999) LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (72) KOLEV, Javor; 101 Ludlow Court, Cary, (25) en (26) en NC 27513 (US). CUBBAGE, Aaron; 105 Published / Publiée : (c) Embassy Avenue, Nashville, NC 27856 (30) 9801477–2 28 Apr/avr 1998 SE (US). 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(71) TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY • HAUT–PARLEUR A VIBRATION ERICSSON (publ) [SE/SE]; S–126 25 CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB POUR INSTRUMENTS A CORDES Stockholm (SE). GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE (for all designated States except / pour tous KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (71, 72) ZHANG, Xiafu [CN/CN]; Kunming les États désignés sauf US) MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT University of Science & Technology, Dept. RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT of Basic Science, 253 Xuefulu, Kunming (72, 75) JOSEFSSON, Per [SE/SE]; Gimmers- UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH City, Yunnan 650093 (CN). tavägen 16, S–125 71 Älvsjö (SE). LIND, GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (72, 75) ZHANG, Xu [CA/CA]; 286 East 54th Carina [SE/SE]; P.O. Box 62, S–130 37 (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5X Stavsnäs (SE). SJÖDIN, Staffan [SE/SE]; (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR 1K9 (CA). ZHANG, Lina [CN/CN]; Kun- Kommendörsgatan 38, S–114 58 Stockholm IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF ming University of Science & Technology, (SE). CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD Building 121, 103 Teacher Apartment, Kun- TG). ming, Yunnan 650093 (CN). (74) BERGENTALL, Annika et al. / etc.; Published / Publiée : (c) Cegumark AB, P.O. Box 53047, S–400 14 (74) CCPIT PATENT AND TRADEMARK Göteborg (SE). LAW OFFICE; 8th ﬂoor, 2 Fuchengmenwai (51)6 H04R 7/10, 19/02 Street, Beijing 100037 (CN). (81) AE AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB (11) WO 99/56498 (13) A1 (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV (21) PCT/FI99/00337 GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT (22) 26 Apr/avr 1999 (26.04.1999) MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW; AP (GH (25) en (26) en GM KE LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (30) 980926 27 Apr/avr 1998 FI LS MW SD SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY (ATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGR (27.04.1998) KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE CH IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA TG). GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 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(74) PATENT–TREUHAND– Toyonaka–shi, Osaka 560–0882 (JP). TA- (81) CA JP; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI GESELLSCHAFT FÜR ELEKTRISCHE KAHASHI, Yuzuru [JP/JP]; 2–7, Hattori- FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). GLÜHLAMPEN MBH; Postfach 22 16 nishimachi 3–chome, Toyonaka–shi, Osaka 34, D–80506 München (DE). 561–0858 (JP). (81) CA IN JP US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (74) SAEGUSA, Eiji et al. / etc.; Kitahama TNK (51)6 H05B 37/00 Building, 1–7–1, Doshomachi, Chuo–ku, ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). (11) WO 99/56505 (13) A1 Osaka–shi, Osaka 541–0045 (JP). Published / Publiée : (c) (81) CA JP KR US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE DK (21) PCT/US99/09402 ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE). 6 (22) 30 Apr/avr 1999 (30.04.1999) (51) H05H 1/34 (25) en (26) en (11) WO 99/56507 (13) A1 (51)6 H05B 7/09 (30) 09/070,885 30 Apr/avr 1998 US (21) PCT/US99/08970 (11) WO 99/56503 (13) A2 (30.04.1998) (22) 23 Apr/avr 1999 (23.04.1999) (21) PCT/NO99/00121 (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (25) en (26) en (54) SAFETY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) • DETECTING THE REMOVAL OF (30) 09/067,770 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (25) en (26) en LAMPS FROM A BALLAST AND (27.04.1998) REDUCING THE THROUGH–LAMP (30) 19981842 24 Apr/avr 1998 NO LEAKAGE CURRENTS (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (24.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12955

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ARMOIRE, NOTAMMENT ARMOIRE (for all designated States except / pour tous • 6 ELECTRIQUE (51) H05K 1/00 les États désignés sauf US) (11) WO 99/56508 (13) A1 (72, 75) CHUNG, Kevin, Kwong–Tai [US/US]; (71) EFA ELEKTRO AS [NO/NO]; P.O. Box 522 Brickhouse Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 593, N–1411 Kolbotn (NO). (21) PCT/US99/09101 (US). (for all designated States except / pour tous les États désignés sauf US) (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) (74) BERARD, Clement, A. et al. / etc.; Dann, (72, 75) RASMUSSEN, Knud [NO/NO]; Villa- (25) en (26) en Dorfman, Herrell & Skillman, P.C., Suite 720, 1601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA veien 5, N–1820 Spydeberg (NO). 19103 (US). (30) 09/069,039 29 Apr/avr 1998 US (74) J.K. THORSENS PATENTBUREAU A/S; (29.04.1998) (81) CN JP KR SG US; EP (AT BE CH CY DE P.O. Box 9276 Grønland, N–0134 Oslo (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT (NO). SE). (54) • RIGID INTERCONNECT DEVICE AND (81) AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA METHOD OF MAKING Published / Publiée : (c) CH CN CU CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG DISPOSITIF D’INTERCONNEXION • 6 KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD RIGIDE ET SON PROCEDE DE FA- (51) H05K 3/46 MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO BRICATION (11) WO 99/56510 (13) A1 RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA (71) COMPUNETICS, INC. [US/US]; 700 Seco UG US UZ VN YU ZW; AP (GH GM KE Road, Monroeville Industrial Park, Monroe- (21) PCT/JP99/02079 LS MW SD SL SZ UG ZW); EA (AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM); EP (AT BE ville, PA 15146 (US). (22) 19 Apr/avr 1999 (19.04.1999) (for all designated States except / pour tous CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU les États désignés sauf US) (25) ja (26) ja MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). (72, 75) SCHMITT, Timothy, J. [US/US]; 315 (30) 10/114671 24 Apr/avr 1998 JP Old Mill Road, Cheswick, PA 15024 (US). 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(11) WO 99/56516 (13) A1 BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE); OA (BF BJ CF CG CI (21) PCT/US99/09048 CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG). 6 (51) H05K 7/14 (22) 27 Apr/avr 1999 (27.04.1999) Published / Publiée : (c) (11) WO 99/56514 (13) A1 (25) en (26) en (51)6 H05K 13/02, B65G 47/91, B66C 1/02 (21) PCT/FR99/00935 (30) 60/083,224 27 Apr/avr 1998 US (27.04.1998) (11) WO 99/56518 (13) A1 (22) 20 Apr/avr 1999 (20.04.1999) (30) 09/299,797 26 Apr/avr 1999 US (21) PCT/IB99/00663 (25) fr (26) fr (26.04.1999) (22) 15 Apr/avr 1999 (15.04.1999) (30) 98/05323 28 Apr/avr 1998 FR (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) (28.04.1998) (25) en (26) en (54) • REVERSE CANTILEVER SPRING (43) 4 Nov/nov 1999 (04.11.1999) CLIP (30) 98201372.4 28 Apr/avr 1998 EP (28.04.1998) 44/1999 4 Nov/nov 1999 PCT Gazette - Section I - Gazette du PCT 12957

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