Appeal No. 2006-2012 Application No. 10/408,875 distinction between the methods of the appellant and Hartmann does not exist. For the above reasons we find the appellant’s claimed invention to be anticipated by Hartmann. DECISION The rejection of claims 1-7, 9-17 and 19-25 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) over Hartmann is affirmed. No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR § 1.136(a). 6Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next
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