Ex Parte CULLISON et al - Page 7




          Appeal No. 2003-1906                                                        
          Application No. 09/458,623                                                  


               As a final point, we note that appellants base no arguments            
          upon objective evidence of noobviousness such as unexpected                 
          results, which would serve to rebut the prima facie case of                 
          obviousness established by the examiner.                                    
               In conclusion, based on the foregoing, and the reasons                 
          well-stated by the examiner, the examiner's decision rejecting              
          the appealed claims is affirmed.                                            
               No time period for taking any subsequent action in                     
          connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR                    
          § 1.136(a).                                                                 
                                      AFFIRMED                                        



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