Appeal No. 2004-1206 Application No. 09/826,473 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 both rejections on appeal based on section 103(a). D. Summary The rejection of claims 16 and 21 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) over Wolfe is affirmed. The rejection of claims 16 and 18-25 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) over Gerstner is affirmed. The rejection of claim 17 under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) over Gerstner in view of Akao is affirmed. The rejection of claim 26 under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) over Gerstner in view of Agostini is affirmed. 10Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007