Ex Parte Zimmer et al - Page 19

               Appeal 2007-1229                                                                             
               Application 10/325,333                                                                       

           1                             CONCLUSION OF LAW                                                  
           2          On the record before us, we hold that the applied prior art would have                
           3   suggested to an artisan the subject matter of claims 1, 2, and 6-8 within the                
           4   meaning of 35 U.S.C. § 103(a).                                                               
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           6                                   DECISION                                                     
           7          We affirm the Examiner's rejection of claims 1, 2, and 6-8 under 35                   
           8   U.S.C. § 103(a).                                                                             
           9          No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with                    
          10   this appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R. § 1.136(a)(1)(iv) (2006).                        
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          19   THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY                                                                 
          20   INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DIVISION - WEST BLDG.                                                  
          21   WINTON HILL BUSINESS CENTER - BOX 412                                                        
          22   6250 CENTER HILL AVENUE                                                                      
          23   CINCINNATI, OH  45224                                                                        






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