Appeal No. 97-3917 Application 08/467,650 the dielectric film. That lends further support to our view that the second-layer electrode need not confront the second capacitor electrode through the dielectric film interposed therebetween. Conclusion The rejection of claims 1-18 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being unpatentable over the appellant’s admitted prior art, Takahashi, Torii, and Koyama is affirmed. The rejection of claims 1-18 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being unpatentable over the appellant’s admitted prior art, Takahashi, Torii, Koyama, and Anand is affirmed. No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR § 1.136(a). AFFIRMED Michael R. Fleming ) Administrative Patent Judge ) ) ) ) BOARD OF PATENT 11Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007