Appeal No. 2006-0493 Application 10/206,123 We find no communication in the official electronic files establishing that the reply brief has been considered by the Primary Examiner as required by 37 CFR §41.41(a)(1) (2005) and MPEP § 1208 (8th ed., Rev. 3, August 2005). Accordingly, the Examiner is required to consider said reply brief consistent with current examining practice and procedure, with a view toward placing this application in condition for decision on appeal with respect to the issues presented. This remand is not made for the purpose of directing the Examiner to further consider the ground(s) of rejection. Accordingly, 37 CFR § 41.50(a)(2) (2005) does not apply. We hereby remand this application to the Examiner, via the Office of a Director of the Technology Center, for appropriate action in view of the above comments. - 2 -Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007