Ex parte THOMAS - Page 10




          Appeal No. 96-1323                                                          
          Application 08/295,118                                                      



          appeal, with the grooves formed  in the bottom surface of the               
          tray of the combination having a somewhat more squared U-                   
          shaped configuration.                                                       


                    To summarize:                                                     


                    We have affirmed the examiner's rejection of claims               
          1 through 5 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) as being anticipated by                
          Hinds.                                                                      





                    We have also affirmed the examiner's rejection of                 
          claims 1 through 5 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being unpatentable              
          over Hinds in view of Todd, and the alternative rejection                   
          based on Todd in view of Hinds.                                             


                    The decision of the examiner is accordingly                       
          affirmed.                                                                   



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