Ex Parte Samain et al - Page 6

              Appeal No. 2004-2081                                                                  Page 6                 
              Application No. 09/799,601                                                                                   

              the presence of other ingredients in addition to those listed; Grollier’s compositions                       
              meet the limitations of claim 1 despite the presence of another polymer and xanthan                          
              gum.                                                                                                         
                     Appellants’ remaining arguments are adequately addressed above.                                       
                     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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              EG/dym                                                                                                       






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