Appeal 2007-3388 Application 11/095,901 steps used by Diehr, i.e., the use of a preformed lignocellulosic material (Diehr’s end product) in the production of the claimed article. The Examiner has not adequately explained why the product of Diehr reasonably appears to be the same as the claimed invention. Accordingly, we reverse the Examiner's rejections of claims 1-4, 15- 22, and 33-48. ORDER The Examiner's decision rejecting claims 1-4, 15-22, and 33- 48 is reversed. REVERSED sld/LS WONG, CABELLO, LUTSCH, RUTHERFORD & BRUCCULERI, L.L.P. 20333 SH 249 SUITE 600 HOUSTON, TX 77070 4Page: Previous 1 2 3 4
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