Ex Parte Thomas et al - Page 7


               Appeal No. 2006-1314                                                                                                
               Application No. 09/823,084                                                                                          


                                                           CONCLUSION                                                              

                    To summarize,                                                                                                  

                    • The rejection of claims 1-21 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(e) as being unpatentable as                               
                       anticipated by Graham, is sustained.                                                                        

                    No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal may be                          
               extended under 37 CFR § 1.136(a).                                                                                   
                                                           AFFIRMED                                                                






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