The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board.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. 18 UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE __________ BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND INTERFERENCES __________ Ex parte THOMAS C. MCCAVOUR __________ Appeal No. 2000-1654 Application 09/097,860 ___________ HEARD: October 11, 2001 ___________ Before COHEN, STAAB, and MCQUADE, Administrative Patent Judges. MCQUADE, Administrative Patent Judge. DECISION ON APPEAL Thomas C. McCavour appeals from the final rejection of claims 1 through 23, all of the claims pending in the application. THE INVENTION The invention relates to “concrete reinforced corrugated metal plate arch-type structures, such as used in overpass bridges, water conduits, or underpasses, capable of supporting 1Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007