Appeal No. 2006-1096 Application No. 10/453,872 As a final point, we note that appellants base no argument on objective evidence of nonobviousness, such as unexpected results, which would serve to rebut the prima facie case of obviousness established by the examiner. In conclusion, based on the foregoing, the examiner’s decision rejecting the appealed claims is affirmed. N o t ime period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR § 1.136(a). AFFIRMED EDWARD C. KIMLIN ) Administrative Patent Judge ) ) ) ) BOARD OF PATENT CHARLES F. WARREN ) APPEALS AND Administrative Patent Judge ) INTERFERENCES ) ) ) THOMAS A. WALTZ ) Administrative Patent Judge ) ECK/hh 5Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007