Appeal No. 1998-3315 Application 08/739,065 has been rendered in that we do not have the benefit of the examiner’s input as to the merits of the amendments.1 Appellant’s request for rehearing is granted to the extent of reconsidering our decision, but is denied with respect to making any change therein. DENIED CHARLES E. FRANKFORT ) Administrative Patent Judge ) ) ) ) LAWRENCE J. STAAB ) BOARD OF PATENT Administrative Patent Judge ) APPEALS AND ) INTERFERENCES 1The examiner may, however, recommend entry of the amendment if he considers that it obviously places the case in condition for allowance. See MPEP § 1214.07 -4-Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007