Ex Parte Lee - Page 4



                  Appeal 2006-2946                                                                                             
                  Application 10/197,455                                                                                       

                  indeed, the claim recites "the sidewalls defining said passage portion."  As a                               
                  matter of fact, side wall 212 of Palobeis is closer to the passageway than side                              
                  walls 60a of Appellant's Figure 5.                                                                           
                          In conclusion, based on the foregoing and the reasons well-stated by                                 
                  the Examiner, 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 CFR § 1.136(a)(1)(iv).                                                  
                                                        AFFIRMED                                                               











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