Ex Parte SANDERSON et al - Page 6




          Appeal No. 2003-1912                                                        
          Serial No. 09/436,440                                                       


          oligomers specifically for the purpose of influencing a                     
          particular characteristic (softening temperature) of the block              
          polymer.  In this regard, we refer to p. 3, ll. 22-31, and p. 5,            
          ll. 13-15, of appellants’ specification.                                    
               For the foregoing reasons, the decision of the examiner is             
          reversed.                                                                   
                                     REVERSED                                         
                                                                                     





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