Ex Parte Spencer et al - Page 13

            Appeal 2007-0082                                                                                 
            Application 10/171,498                                                                           
                                              CONCLUSION                                                     
                   The rejection of claims 39-45 under 35 U.S.C 103(a) for obviousness over                  
            Tomes in view of Strauch is affirmed.  The double patenting rejections are                       
            affirmed.  The Appeal has been dismissed with respect to claims 20-22, 25-38, 46,                
            and 47.                                                                                          
                   No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this                   
            appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R. § 1.136(a).                                               
                                                AFFIRMED                                                     


















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            ROBERT E. HANSON                                                                                 
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