Ex Parte Arafa et al - Page 13

          Appeal No. 2004-0550                                                        
          Application No. 09/802,201                                                  


          totality of the record, including due consideration of                      
          appellants’ arguments, we determine that the preponderance of               
          evidence weighs most heavily in favor of obviousness within the             
          meaning of section 103(a).  Accordingly, we affirm all of the               
          examiner’s rejections under section 103(a) on appeal.                       
               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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