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Appeal No. 1998-2874
Application No. 08/568,718
switching the cells in a sequential order an equal number of
times, where the starting position for the sequencing is
defined using a random number generator, as claimed in claims
1 and 6” (Emphasis added). In summary, we agree with
appellants’ argument (Brief, pages 5 and 6) that the examiner
has not met his burden of presenting a prima facie case of
obviousness.
DECISION
The decision of the examiner rejecting claims 1 through
10 and 12 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 is reversed.
REVERSED
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KENNETH W. HAIRSTON )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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JERRY SMITH )
Administrative Patent Judge ) APPEALS AND
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HOWARD B. BLANKENSHIP )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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