Appeal No. 1999-1748 Application 08/846,285 The effective date of the affirmance is deferred until conclusion of the proceeding before the examiner unless, as a mere incident to the limited proceedings, the affirmed rejection is overcome. If the proceedings before the examiner does not result in allowance of the application, abandonment or a second appeal, this case should be returned to the Board of Patent Appeal and Interferences for final action on the affirmed rejection including any timely request for rehearing thereof. This application, by virtue of its “special” status, requires immediate action MPEP § 7058.01(d). It is important that the Board be informed promptly of any action affecting the appeal in this case. 15Page: Previous 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007