The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written for publication and is
not binding precedent of the Board.
Paper No. 23
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte MASATO ONO
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Appeal No. 1997-1592
Application No. 08/325,5661
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HEARD: October 12, 2000
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Before GARRIS, LIEBERMAN, and TIERNEY, Administrative Patent Judges.
TIERNEY, Administrative Patent Judge.
Decision on Appeal
This is an appeal under 35 U.S.C. §134 from the examiner’s refusal to allow
claims 5, 6 and 8-13. We reverse.
The Invention
The invention relates to a charging member for an electrophotographic apparatus.
(Specification, p. 1). As described in appellant’s specification, “an electrically conductive member to
1Application for patent filed on October 19, 1994. The real party in interest is Fuji Xerox
Company, Ltd.
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