Ex Parte MINER et al - Page 5

          Appeal No. 2002-0810                                                        
          Application No. 09/014,871                                                  


          through 24, 28 and 30 through 34 are likewise reversed because              
          the teachings of Evangelista and Kudumakis do not cure the noted            
          shortcomings in the teachings of Faria.                                     
                                      DECISION                                        
               The decision of the examiner rejecting claims 1 through 3,             
          6, 8 through 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22 through 24 and 27 through 34            
          under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) is reversed.                                       
                                      REVERSED                                        

                                                                                     



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