Ex Parte KOGAN et al - Page 12

                 Appeal No. 2000-0137                                                      Page 12                   
                 Application No.08/646,558                                                                           

                                                     Summary                                                         
                        Claims 32-34, 36, 40, 42-53, 56, 57, and 63 are indefinite when read in                      
                 light of the specification because it is unclear what amino acids are considered to                 
                 be “hydrophobic” or “aromatic.”  We therefore vacate the rejections on appeal                       
                 and enter a new ground of rejection for indefiniteness.                                             


                                                 VACATED, 196(b)                                                     


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