Ex Parte Iketani - Page 6



               Appeal 2007-1376                                                                          
               Application 10/677,870                                                                    

               to the recited amount of elastic deformation, which would serve to rebut the              
               inference of obviousness established by the Examiner.                                     
                     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                                                   


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