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          Appeal No. 1997-2856                                                        
          Application 08/394,251                                                      

                                     CONCLUSION                                       
               The rejections of claims 1, 2, 5, 6, 8-11, 14, 15, and                 
          18-31 are sustained.                                                        
               The rejections of claims 3, 4, 12, 13, 16, and 17 are                  
          reversed.                                                                   
               No time period for taking any subsequent action in                     
          connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR                    
          § 1.136(a).                                                                 
                                  AFFIRMED-IN-PART                                    







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