Appeal No. 1997-3964
Application No. 08/319,658
distinguishing between 2 operating modes by using only n-1n
switching signals.
The obviousness rejection of claims 1 through 9 based
upon the admitted prior art, Fukuyama, Gotoh, and Kitami is
reversed because we agree with appellant’s arguments (Reply
Brief, pages 18 through 40 and 43 through 53).
DECISION
All of the obviousness rejections are reversed except for
the obviousness rejection of claims 1, 3 and 5 based upon the
admitted prior art, Fukuyama and Teranishi. Accordingly, the
decision of the examiner is affirmed-in-part.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in
connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R.
§ 1.136(a).
AFFIRMED-IN-PART
JAMES D. THOMAS )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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