In the statement, Column 2, line 3, "IN" should be deleted, and, IS should be inserted. In the statement, Column 2, line 5, "FLANGS" should be deleted, and, FLANGE should be inserted. In the statement, Column 2, lines 9 and 10, should be deleted, and, PRIORITY CLAIMED UNDER SEC. 44D ON SWEDEN APPLICATION NO. 98 9000, FILED 11-30-1998, REG NO. 334431, DATED 12-23-1999, EXPIRES 12-2-2009. should be inserted.