Ex parte LEE et al. - Page 4

                  Appeal No. 1997-2236                                                                                                                    
                  Application 08/341,478                                                                                                                  


                  unexpected" formulation than one which comprises hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose.  The                                                    
                  examiner's conclusion of obviousness is clearly in error.                                                                               
                           The decision of the examiner is reversed.                                                                                      
                                                                    REVERSED                                                                              






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