Ex Parte Nussbaumer et al - Page 6

               Appeal 2007-3196                                                                             
               Application 10/461,774                                                                       

                      Accordingly, in the absence of a prima facie case of anticipation, we                 
               reverse the ground of rejection of claims 1 through 14, 16, and 18 through                   
               25 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(e).                                                                 
                      In summary, we affirm the rejection of claims 1 through 25 under                      
               35 U.S.C. § 112, first paragraph, written description requirement, and                       
               reverse the rejection of claims 1 through 14, 16, and 18 through 25 under                    
               35 U.S.C. § 102(e).                                                                          
                      The Primary 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                                                     



               clj                                                                                          
               CASELLA & HESPOS                                                                             
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