The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written
for publication in a law journal and is not binding precedent of the Board.
Paper No. 16
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte DOUGLAS J. HERST
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Appeal No. 1998-2376
Application No. 08/400,325
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ON BRIEF
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Before THOMAS, BARRETT, and BARRY, Administrative Patent Judges.
BARRY, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This is a decision on appeal under 35 U.S.C. § 134 from
the rejection of claims 1-7. We reverse.
BACKGROUND
The invention at issue in this appeal relates to linear
direct-indirect lighting fixtures. Such fixtures have bottom
openings for providing direct lighting a top opening for
providing indirect lighting. The fixtures are used in
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