Appeal No. 95-4622
Application 08/113,665
bit line 12 extending around each contact hole 11 of
representative Figure 2 of Okuyama correspond in a similar manner
to that which is claimed. Obviously in accordance with our
reasoning, the width of the second part as explained is smaller
than the width of the first part, which first part width
comprises the region between the contact holes. Additionally,
the length of the second part, that is, the length of the contact
hole regions of the collective teachings of the references is
obviously less than the length of the regions between the contact
holes.
SUMMARY
In summary, we have reversed the examiner’s rejection of
claim 23 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 but have affirmed a separate
rejection of claims 46 to 49 under 35 U.S.C. § 103.
Additionally, we have entered new grounds of rejection under the
provisions of 37 CFR 1.196(b) of claims 23 and 42 to 45.
In addition to affirming the examiner’s rejection of one or
more claims, this decision contains a new ground of rejection
pursuant to 37 CFR § 1.196(b)(amended effective Dec. 1, 1997, by
final rule notice, 62 Fed. Reg. 53,131, 53,197 (Oct. 10, 1997),
1203 Off. Gaz. Pat. & Trademark Office 63, 122 (Oct. 21, 1997)).
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