Ex Parte MICHELOTTI et al - Page 7

                  Appeal No. 2001-1946                                                                                        Page 7                      
                  Application No. 08/874,463                                                                                                              
                                                                     Conclusion                                                                           
                           In conclusion, for the reasons set forth in the body of this opinion, we reverse the                                           
                  rejection of claims 1 through 4 and 8 through 10 under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) as                                                            
                  unpatentable over Michelotti.  We also recommend that applicants and the examiner                                                       
                  correct the impropriety in dependent claim 4.                                                                                           
                           The examiner's decision is reversed.                                                                                           
                                                                    REVERSED                                                                              


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