The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written
for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board.
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte LAWRENCE D. RISSLER, DANIEL A. HENDRICKS
and TZVI AVNERY
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Appeal No. 2005-1777
Application No. 10/186,1701
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ON BRIEF
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Before THOMAS, DIXON and SAADAT, Administrative Patent Judges.
SAADAT, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This is a decision on appeal from the Examiner’s final
rejection of claims 1-15 and 17-25. Claim 16 has been canceled.
We affirm.
BACKGROUND
Appellants’ invention is directed to a fluid treatment
system for reducing or eliminating bacterial contamination from
industrial fluids, such as coolants and lubricants, used with
machine tools. According to Appellants, changing and replacing
1 Application for patent filed June 28, 2002.
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