Appeal No. 2003-2114
Application No. 09/757,430
escape path from ambient atmosphere.
As regards the argument made by the appellants regarding the
“selectively” operative nature of the valve, we note that
Pawlowski’s valve is “selectively” operated by adjusting the
pressure in the purge tube to above 2 psi. (Column 9, lines 7-
10). Accordingly, we shall affirm this rejection.
Summary of Decision
The rejection of claims 14, 20 and 23 Under 35 U.S.C. § 112,
second paragraph, is reversed.
The rejection of claim 17 under 35 U.S.C. §102(b) over
Pawlowski 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-IN-PART
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