Ex parte MEIER et al. - Page 16


                Appeal No. 1996-1897                                                                                                          
                Application 08/064,145                                                                                                        

                (emphasis supplied).  Thus, we find that Wendt does not describe the invention encompassed by                                 
                appealed claims 26 and 27 within the meaning of § 102(b).  See generally, Wiggins, supra; In re                               
                Arkley, 455 F.2d 586, 587, 172 USPQ 524, 526 (CCPA 1972.                                                                      
                         The examiner’s decision is affirmed.                                                                                 





































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