Appeal No. 2002-1876 Application 09/358,158 For the reasons stated above, we conclude that the teachings of the references are sufficient to establish a prima facie case of obviousness, which has been rebutted. The rejection of claims 1-5, 7, and 8 is sustained. No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR § 1.136(a). AFFIRMED ERROL A. KRASS ) Administrative Patent Judge ) ) )) BOARD OF PATENT JERRY SMITH ) APPEALS Administrative Patent Judge ) AND ) INTERFERENCES ) ) LEE E. BARRETT ) Administrative Patent Judge ) - 10 -Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007