Ex parte KOGA et al. - Page 15




          Appeal No. 1996-2198                                                        
          Application 08/077,506                                                      



          while in the training mode" is redundant in view of the fact                
          that the recited function generating means, which makes this                
          calculation,  is part of the reference pattern generating                   
          means.  Appellant argues (Brief at 26) that the "wherein"                   
          clause "only clarifies that the density function is being                   
          calculated while the system is in the training mode.  It does               
          not make the claim indefinite or ambiguous."  We agree.                     
               For the foregoing reasons, the rejection of claims 1-5                 
          under § 112, second paragraph, is reversed.                                 




















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