Appeal 2007-2136
Application 10/457,769
OTHER ISSUES
In claim 34, step (iii) refers to “step (b).” It is not clear what
“step (b)” is intended to refer to. Claim 34 also ends with the term “and.” If
prosecution of this application is continued, these potential indefiniteness
issues should be resolved.
SUMMARY
The Examiner’s position is supported by the preponderance of the
evidence of record. We therefore affirm the rejection of claim 24 under 35
U.S.C. § 112, second paragraph; the rejection of claims 28-39, 41, and 42
under 35 U.S.C. § 102 or § 103: and the rejection of claims 14-25 and 27-42
under 35 U.S.C. § 103.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with
this appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R. § 1.136(a).
AFFIRMED
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