Appeal No. 2001-2270
Application 09/235,529
the combination of references would provide an adjustment in the
level of the DTMF signals. Accordingly, we conclude that the
examiner has failed to establish a prima facie case of
obviousness. The rejection of claim 12 is reversed.
CONCLUSION
The rejections of claims 1-6 and 9-11 are sustained. The
rejection of claim 12 is 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
JERRY SMITH )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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)) BOARD OF PATENT
LEE E. BARRETT ) APPEALS
Administrative Patent Judge ) AND
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JOSEPH F. RUGGIERO )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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