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for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board.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. 17
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte JAMES E. WICKS and YUTAKA HASEGAWA
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Appeal No. 2000-2226
Application No. 08/827,107
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ON BRIEF
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Before HAIRSTON, BARRY, and LEVY, Administrative Patent Judges.
BARRY, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
A patent examiner rejected claims 1, 5-8, and 10-18. The appellants appeal
therefrom under 35 U.S.C. § 134(a). We reverse and remand.
BACKGROUND
The appellants’ invention concerns wireless telephony. Since their introduction,
wireless telephones have become increasingly smaller. A typical wireless telephone
features a liquid crystal display for presenting text. According to the appellants,
providing an easily read display, however, is at odds with providing a small unit. (Spec.
at 3.)
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