The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board.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. 21 UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE ____________ BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND INTERFERENCES ____________ Ex parte ROBERT W. ALLINGTON, DANIEL G. JAMESON, ROBIN R. WINTER, and DALE L. CLAY ____________ Appeal No. 1997-1734 Application No. 08/215,259 ____________ HEARD : November 16, 20001 ____________ Before JOHN D. SMITH, WARREN, and DELMENDO, Administrative Patent Judges. DELMENDO, Administrative Patent Judge. 1A telephonic hearing was conducted on the date noted. The participants consisted of the appellants’ attorney, Mr. Vincent L. Carney, and all three members of this panel.Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007