Ex Parte GERRITSEN et al - Page 5

         Appeal No. 2000-0697                                                       
         Application No. 09/049938                                                  

         second catalyst.  This must be done by prior art evidence or               
         compelling scientific reasoning, not conclusory remarks.                   
              In conclusion, based on the foregoing, the examiner's                 
         decision rejecting the appealed claims is reversed.                        
                                      REVERSED                                      


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