Ex parte ASHTON et al. - Page 17

          Appeal No. 1997-0809                                                        
          Application 08/033,599                                                      

                                    CONCLUSION                                        
               The rejection of claims 9, 12, and 13 is sustained.                    
               The rejections of claims 1 and 3-8 are reversed.                       
               No time period for taking any subsequent action in                     
          connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR                    
          § 1.136(a).                                                                 
                                 AFFIRMED-IN-PART                                     







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