Appeal No. 2005-2584 Application No. 09/897,331 coupled to the phase of the first variations.” However, as stated supra with respect to claim 4, we do not find that Maeda teaches this limitation. Accordingly, we will not sustain the examiner’s rejection of claims 1 through 3, and 7 through 13 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being unpatentable over Timmermans in view of Maeda. No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal 8Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007