Appeal 2007-0455
Application 10/096,452
ANALYSIS
As indicated supra, Becker describes all of the elements and steps
found in the hierarchical tool claims1 on appeal.
CONCLUSION OF LAW
Anticipation has been established by the Examiner because Becker
describes a hierarchical tool display as set forth in the claims on appeal.
DECISION
The anticipation rejection of claims 1 to 10, 12 to 22, 24 to 28 and 33
to 40 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
pgc
Hewlett-Packard Company
Intellectual Property Administration
P.O. box 272400
Fort Collins, CO 80527-2400
1 Appellants did not file a reply brief in response to the Examiner’s findings
(Answer 3 to 24) that Becker describes all of the elements and steps set forth
in the claims on appeal.
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