Ex parte MELCHER - Page 12




          Appeal No. 97-0695                                                          
          Application No. 08/273,466                                                  


          four corners of each handle.  Accordingly, the examiner has                 
          not presented a prima facie case of obviousness with respect                
          to claims 3, 7 and 8.                                                       


          Claims 4 through 6                                                          
               The rejection of claims 4 through 6 under 35 U.S.C. § 103              
          as being unpatentable over Janssen in view of Ager is                       
          sustained.                                                                  























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