Appeal No. 1996-0670 Application No. 08/043,388 For the foregoing reasons and those set forth in the Answer, we determine that the examiner has established a prima facie case of obviousness. Based on the totality of the record, with due consideration of appellant’s arguments and evidence, we determine that the preponderance of evidence weighs in favor of obviousness within the meaning of 35 U.S.C. § 103. Accordingly, the 11Page: Previous 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007