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 clj Crowell & Moring LLP Intellectual Property Group P.O. Box 14300 Washington, DC 20044-4300 6Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6
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