The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board. UNITES STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE _________________ BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND INTERFERENCES _________________ Ex parte KATSUYUKI MUSAKA and SHINZUKE MIZUNO _______________ Appeal 2005-2664 Application 09/187,551 Technology Center 1700 _________________ ON BRIEF _________________ Before GARRIS, JERRY SMITH, and MACDONALD, Administrative Patent Judges. MACDONALD, Administrative Patent Judge. REMAND TO THE EXAMINER This is a remand of the appeal under 35 U.S.C. § 134 from the rejection of claims 1-10, 27-29, and 31-34, in accordance with 37 CFR § 41.50(a)(1). After considering the record before us, we are convinced that the instant appeal is not ready for meaningful review. Accordingly, we hereby remand the application to the examiner to consider the following issue, and to take appropriate action.Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007