Ex Parte Bansal et al - Page 6

          Appeal No. 2006-0904                                                        
          Application No. 09/919,465                                                  

          appellants’ specification discloses that polypropylene is a                 
          preferred polymer and that “[t]he polymer components of the                 
          multiple component meltblown fibers may consist essentially of              
          100% elastomeric polymers” (page 8 of specification, second                 
          paragraph).  Consequently, appellants have not rebutted the prima           
          facie case of obviousness established by the examiner.                      
               In conclusion, based on the foregoing, the examiner’s                  
          decision rejecting the appealed claims is affirmed.                         
               No time period for taking any subsequent action in                     
          connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR                    
          § 1.136(a).                                                                 
                                      AFFIRMED                                        
                                                                                     

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                    JEFFREY T. SMITH             )                                    
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