Ex parte GRANT et al. - Page 9

          Appeal No. 1997-1491                                                        
          Application No. 08/478,167                                                  


          argument upon objective evidence of nonobviousness, such as                 
          unexpected results.                                                         
               In conclusion, based on the foregoing, the examiner's                  
          decision rejecting the appealed claims is affirmed.                         
               No time period for taking any subsequent action in                     
          connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR                    
          § 1.136(a).                                                                 
                                      AFFIRMED                                        




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