Appeal No. 2005-0767
Application No. 09/817,694
226, by definition, having the same function and equivalent
structure as the plurality of support means presently claimed
and disclosed in appellants' specification. Manifestly, in
order for holder 226 of the reference to support a plurality of
wafers, it must comprise a plurality of support means for the
wafers.
In conclusion, based on the foregoing, the examiner's
decision rejecting the appealed claims is affirmed.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in
connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR
§ 1.136(a)(1)(iv) (effective Sep. 13, 2004; 69 Fed. Reg. 49960
(Aug. 12, 2004); 1286 Off. Gaz. Pat. Office 21 (Sep. 7, 2004)).
AFFIRMED
EDWARD C. KIMLIN )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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ROMULO H. DELMENDO ) BOARD OF PATENT
Administrative Patent Judge ) APPEALS AND
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BEVERLY PAWLIKOWSKI )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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