Ex Parte Varela et al - Page 6

               Appeal 2007-0944                                                                             
               Application 11/159,426                                                                       

               would have been obvious for one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize a                    
               press-fit as the sole means for retaining contact pressure.                                  
                      As a final point with respect to the § 103 rejection, we note that                    
               Appellants base no argument upon objective evidence of nonobviousness,                       
               such as unexpected results.                                                                  
                      In conclusion, based on the foregoing and the reasons well stated by                  
               the Examiner, 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 C.F.R. § 1.136(a)(iv).                                  
                                               AFFIRMED                                                     


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