Ex Parte Andricacos et al - Page 6

                 Appeal 2006-2603                                                                                   
                 Application 10/270,486                                                                             
                 Indeed, not only was the problem known in the art, but Galwey is evidence                          
                 that its solution was known as well.                                                               
                       As a final point, we note that Appellants base no argument upon                              
                 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.                                                         
                       No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with                           
                 this appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R. § 1.136(a)(iv)(effective Sept.                         
                 13, 2004).                                                                                         
                                                   AFFIRMED                                                         







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