Appeal 2007-0002
Application 10/188,485
SUMMARY OF DECISION
We REVERSE and ENTER A NEW GROUND OF REJECTION UNDER
37 C.F.R. § 41.50(B).
THE INVENTION
Appellant’s claimed invention is to a method for rapidly and efficiently
preparing a sandwich (Specification 1:[0001]). The claimed method includes
toasting two layers of bread by impinging heated air against the bread and
concurrently and simultaneously grilling the sandwich contents on a griddle.
Claim 1, reproduced below, is the sole independent claim and is representative of
the subject matter on appeal.
1. A method of making a sandwich, comprising the steps
of:
(a) initiating toasting two layers of baked bread by
impinging heated air surroundingly against said bread;
(b) initiating grilling sandwich contents, including
meat and vegetables, on a griddle and grilling the
contents concurrently with said toasting; and,
(c) disposing said sandwich contents on a surface
of at least one of said layers of bread
wherein the toasting and grilling events are occurring
simultaneously for a substantial majority of the time
required for either event.
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