Ex Parte Taki et al - Page 5

                  Appeal No. 2003-0752                                                                                        Page 5                      
                  Application No. 09/915,393                                                                                                              


                           It is our view that Olsen does not disclose or teach a leader having the structural                                            
                  characteristics and the capabilities required by claim 2.  Thus, the reference is not                                                   
                  anticipatory, and we will not sustain the rejection.                                                                                    
                           The decision of the examiner is reversed.                                                                                      




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