Appeal No. 98-2946 Application 08/291,596 or most manufacturers who used metal tips no longer use them; and (4) the claimed device solves the problem. Accordingly, the evidence herein overcomes the prima facie case of obviousness, and rejections (1) and (2) will not be sustained. Conclusion The examiner’s decision to reject claims 1, 9 to 13, 15, 16 and 21 is reversed. 9Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007