REVERSED

1600 Biotechnology and Organic Chemistry
Ex Parte Telles et al MILLS 103(a) OLIFF & BERRIDGE, PLC
Method for measuring anti-protease resistance of HIV-2 in a patient
Lieven et al. US 6,087,093 Jul. 11, 2000

1700 Chemical & Materials Engineering
Ex Parte Hara et al NAGUMO 103(a) WESTERMAN, HATTORI, DANIELS & ADRIAN, LLP
Laminate comprising polyimide and conductor layer, multi-layer wiring board
Chen et al., U.S. Patent 5,156,710 (1992).
Shiotani et al., U.S. Patent 5,741,598 (1998).
Oizumi et al., JP 54-066966 A (1979).
Yamaguchi et al., JP 11-240106 A (1999).
Ameen et al., U.S. Patent 5,681,443 (1997).

Ex Parte Morita et al HASTINGS 112(1) JORDAN AND HAMBURG LLP
Packaging container for transporting batteries

2100 Computer Architecture and Software
Ex Parte Bischoff et al SIU 102(b) Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc.
Eigensolutions for use in determining the profile of a structure formed on a semiconductor wafer

Ex Parte Rudd et al BARRY 103(a) HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
System and method for file size management
Hidetoshi JP10283288A Oct. 23, 1998
Mitsunobu JP11102332A Apr. 13, 1999

2400 Networking, Mulitplexing, Cable, and Security
Ex Parte Gil et al JEFFERY 102(e)/103(a) Riverbed Technology Inc. - Park, Vaughan & Fleming LLP
Statistics collection for network traffic
Hsu US 6,098,157 Aug. 1, 2000
Lyle US 6,971,028 B1 Nov. 29, 2005 (filed July 14, 2000)

Ex Parte Omshehe et al BARRY 102(e)/103(a) LEYDIG VOIT & MAYER, LTD
Method and system for administering a concurrent user licensing agreement
Redding US 6,968,384 Nov. 22, 2005
Conte US 5,845,065 Dec. 1, 1998
Frison US 6,049,789 Apr. 11, 2000

3600 Transportation, Construction, Electronic Commerce, Agriculture, National Security, and License & Review
Ex Parte Illesi GRIMES 103(a) IP STRATEGIES
Method of making inactive ballistic exercise elements
Carter, U.S. 4,109,579, August 29, 1978
Stadler et al., U.S. 3,442,205, May 6, 1969
Gatti, US 2002/0056395 A1, May 16, 2002
Landen et al., U.S. 2,365,708, Dec. 26, 1944

3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Products & Designs
Ex Parte Ohama et al 103(a) BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH
Golf ball
Ohama US 6,576,707 B2 June 10, 2003
Aoyama US 2004/0132551 A1 July 8, 2004

Ex Parte Williams et al GREEN 103(a) BROMBERG & SUNSTEIN LLP
Catheter positioning device
Whalen US 5,344,395 Sep. 06, 1994
Ream US 5,827,313 Oct. 27, 1998
Killion US 5,921,957 Jul. 13, 1999
Walker US 6,022,363 Feb. 08, 2000

NUIJTEN - REVERSED

2100 Computer Architecture and Software
Ex Parte Hooks COURTENAY 101/103(a) EDELL, SHAPIRO & FINNAN, LLC
Systems and methods for automated computer support
Bamford US 6,243,702 B1 Jun. 5, 2001
Chen US 2003/0182312 A1 Sep. 25, 2003

AFFIRMED-IN-PART

1700 Chemical & Materials Engineering
Ex Parte Elzey et al DELMENDO 102(b)/103(a) NOVAK, DRUCE, DELUCA & QUIGG, LLP
Reversible shape memory multifunctional structural designs
Cincotta US 5,114,104 May 19, 1992
Beauchamp US 5,186,420 Feb. 16, 1993
Gregg US 5,534,354 Jul. 9, 1996
Maclean US 5,662,294 Sept. 2, 1997

Ex Parte Stinson et al COLAIANNI 112(1)/103(a) FISH & RICHARDSON PC
Medical devices and methods of making the same
Michael US 3,188,205 Jun. 8, 1965
Gemmell US 3,230,119 Jan. 18, 1966
Priceman US 3,540,863 Nov. 17, 1970
Rausch US 3,549,429 Dec. 22, 1970
McDonald US 3,667,940 Jun. 6, 1972

2100 Computer Architecture and Software
Ex Parte Jain et al DANG 102(b)/103(a) HICKMAN PALERMO TRUONG & BECKER, LLP
Direct loading of opaque types
Skinner US 6,085,198 July 4, 2000

Ex Parte Gibson et al MARTIN 102(e)/103(a) MARCIA L. DOUBET LAW FIRM (IBM)
Providing accessibility compliance within advanced componentry
Glaser et al. (Glaser) US 5,883,626 Mar. 16, 1999
Morcos et al. (Morcos) US 2002/0070977 A1 Jun. 13, 2002
Rose US 2004/0164991 A1 Aug. 26, 2004
Seeman US 2005/0160065 A1 Jul. 21, 2005

2600 Communications
Ex Parte Reed et al BAUMEISTER 103(a) DAIMLERCHRYSLER
Single knob multifunction controller and display unit
Hengst US 6,005,299 Dec. 21, 1999
Ishiguro US 6,176,589 B1 Jan. 23, 2001
Goldenberg US 6,636,197 B1 Oct. 21, 2003
Bollgohn US 6,769,320 B1 Aug. 3, 2004

Ex Parte Zheng et al NAPPI 103(a) ROGITZ & ASSOCIATES
System and method for managing wireless connections in computer
Ollis US 2003/0134629 A1 Jul. 17, 2003
Wu US 2006/0020589 A1 Jan. 26, 2006
Kitajima US 2006/0111139 A1 May 25, 2006

In a recent precedential decision Ex parte Yamaguchi, BPAI 2007-4412, 9 (2008), the Board stated that:

Based on this express intent to apply the provisions of Title 35 relating to "applications for patent" to provisional applications (except for four enumerated sections noted in § 111(b)(8)), a provisional application can therefore be reasonably considered an "application for patent" within the meaning of § 102(e). The plain meaning of these provisions of Title 35 as noted above is outlined in MPEP 2136.03(III) for establishing the critical reference date under § 102(e) of a U.S. patent or U.S. application publication that is entitled to the benefit of the filing date of a provisional application under § 119(e).