Ex Parte Army et al - Page 12

                  Appeal 2006-1849                                                                                            
                  Application 10/387,139                                                                                      
                  control system, we find that such a teaching provides additional motivation                                 
                  for the combination.                                                                                        
                         In view of the foregoing, we affirm the § 103(a) rejection over                                      
                  Christians in view of Hipsky.                                                                               
                                                     CONCLUSION                                                               
                         We have affirmed the § 103(a) rejection of claims 1, 4, 9 and 10 over                                
                  Christian in view Hipsky.                                                                                   
                         The Examiner’s decision is affirmed.                                                                 
                         No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with                                   
                  this appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R. § 1.136(a)(1)(iv)(2006).                                        

                                                       AFFIRMED                                                               










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