Appeal No. 1999-0117
Application 08/702,948
open, or both closed, or one open and one closed, it is not
apparent to us how one of these possible channel configuration
choices, namely, both closed, is an inherent characteristic of
the helical channel. Nor is it apparent to us that the mere
disclosure of a helical channel, in and of itself, would be
construed by a person skilled in the art as a disclosure of a
channel having both ends closed.
Appellant’s request for rehearing is granted to the extent
of reconsidering our decision, but is denied as to making any
change thereto.
DENIED
NEAL E. ABRAMS )
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LAWRENCE J. STAAB ) BOARD OF PATENT
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JEFFREY V. NASE )
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