Ex Parte GROTH et al - Page 7




          Appeal No. 2000-1155                                                        
          Application No. 08/908,655                                                  


               In summary, the argument and evidence before us on this                
          appeal weigh most heavily in favor of an obviousness conclusion.            
          We hereby sustain, therefore, the examiner’s Section 103                    
          rejection of all appealed claims as being unpatentable over Quay.           
               No time period for taking any subsequent action in                     
          connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR                    
          § 1.136(a).                                                                 

                                      AFFIRMED                                        



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