Appeal No. 1996-2384
Application 08/226,225
bit groups of a packet comprises a synchronization bit having
one of a plurality of logic values, the logic values of
control data bit groups of two successive packets having
different values." This claim does not state or imply that
the "different values" limitation applies to the synchronizing
bits of the two successive packets, as argued. As a result,
the claim is broad enough to permit the "different values"
limitation to be read onto any of the data bits in the two
successive packets. Because appellant's argument is not
commensurate in scope with claim 38, the 35 U.S.C. § 103
rejection of that claim is affirmed, as is the rejection of
the remaining Group C claims, i.e., claims 34, 37, 38, and 45,
which are not separately argued.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in
connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR
§ 1.136(a).
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