Appeal No. 2001-0444 Page 3
Application No. 08/949,803
Arroyo (Arroyo 060) 4,818,060 Apr. 4, 1989
Arroyo (Arroyo 442) 5,389,442 Feb. 14, 1995
Gareis et al. (Gareis) 5,557,698 Sep. 17, 1996
Additionally, the examiner relies on admitted prior art (APA), designated as
instant Figures 3-5.
Claims 7-12, 20 and 21 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103. As evidence of
obviousness, the examiner offers Arroyo 442 and Gareis with regard to claims 7 and
10-12, adding Arroyo 060 with regard to claims 10 and 11. With regard to claims 20
and 21, the examiner offers Arroyo 442, together with Gareis and APA.
Reference is made to the brief and answer for the respective positions of
appellant and the examiner.
OPINION
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