The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written for publication in a law journal and is not binding precedent of the Board. UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE _______________ BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS AND INTERFERENCES _______________ Ex parte JAMES J. SHELTON _____________ Appeal No. 2006-2260 Application 10/173,133 _______________ ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL _______________ On October 8, 2004, appellant filed a Notice of Appeal. On July 14, 2006, appellant filed a communication requesting express abandonment of this application. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the appeal filed October 8, 2004, is dismissed.Page: 1 2 3 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007