Appeal 2007-2207
Application 10/181,810
the consideration of a reference is not limited to its examples or preferred
embodiments but, rather, to the reference considered as a whole. As noted
above, JP '226 discloses ranges for the claimed components which largely
overlap the claimed ranges.
As a final point, we note that Appellants base no argument upon
objective evidence of nonobviousness, such as unexpected results, which
would serve to rebut the prima facie case of obviousness established by the
Examiner.
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)(vi)(effective Sept.
13, 2004).
AFFIRMED
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