Appeal 2007-1019 Application 09/851,231 the meaning of § 103. We also note that Appellants base no argument upon objective evidence of nonobviousness, such as unexpected results. In addition, we find no disclosure in the original specification that microchannels are formed by annealing. In conclusion, based on the foregoing and the reasons well stated by the Examiner, the Examiner’s decision rejecting the appealed claims is affirmed. No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R. § 1.136(a)(1)(iv) (2006). AFFIRMED clj Alan H. Thompson Assistant Laboratory Counsel Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory P.O. Box 808, L-703 Livermore, CA 94551 5Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5
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