Ex Parte DRASLER et al - Page 7




              Appeal No. 1999-1964                                                                  Page 7                
              Application No. 08/349,665                                                                                  


                     The rejection of claims 37, 38, 41-47 and 49-57 as being anticipated by Kensey                       
              is sustained.                                                                                               
                     The rejection of claim 48 as being anticipated by Kensey is not sustained.                           
                     The rejection of claims 39-45, 49 and 50 as being anticipated by Neracher is                         
              sustained.                                                                                                  
                     The rejection of claim 48 as being anticipated by Neracher is not sustained.                         
                     The decision of the examiner is affirmed-in-part.                                                    














                     No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal                       
              may be extended under 37 CFR § 1.136(a).                                                                    


                                                 AFFIRMED-IN-PART                                                         









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