Ex Parte Bunker - Page 7



                Appeal 2007-0285                                                                               
                Application 10/064,808                                                                         

                      Concerning the separately argued independent and dependent claims,                       
                we concur with the rationale set forth by the Examiner in the Answer.                          
                Suffice it to say that we find that the Examiner has established the prima                     
                facie obviousness of utilizing the control sensor of JP ‘419 to monitor the                    
                temperature, the invasive and non-invasive temperature sensors of the                          
                admitted prior art, the pressurized housing of EP ‘368, and providing oxidant                  
                flow via any piping or ducts (Gillett, col. 5, ll. 51-65) and thermal insulation               
                (Gillett, col. 7, ll. 7-14).                                                                   
                      As a final point, we note that Appellant bases 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 and the reasons well stated by                     
                the Examiner, the Examiner’s decision rejecting the appealed claims is                         
                affirmed.                                                                                      











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