Appeal No. 1997-0855 Application No. 08/248,543 oral argument focused on the patentability of claim 24 as a result of the novel incorporation of a positive displacement pump" (emphasis added), it is well settled that arguments not contained in the Brief are considered abandoned, and that such abandonment cannot be resurrected at oral hearing. -4-Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007