`Application No.
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`12/775,310
`Confirmation No.
`Applicant
`: Frederic 8. Maxik
`Filing Date
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`05/06/2010
`Group Art Unit
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`2875
`Examiner
`: Ali Alavi
`Docket No.
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`Customer No.
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`23413
`Title:
`LOW PROFILE LIGHT
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`9888
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`EPLY TO NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION
`1.111, WITH AMENDMENT
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`Commissioner for Patents
`P.O. Box 1450
`Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
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`DearSir:
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`AMENDMENT
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`In response to the Office Action of October 12, 2011, please amend the above-identified
`application as follows:
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`Amendmentsto the Claimsare reflectedin the listing of claims which begins on page 2 ofthis
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`paper.
`Remarks/Arguments begin on page 7 of this paper.
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`Amendments to the Claims:
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`Thislisting of claims will replace all prior versions, and listings, of claims in the application:
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`Listing of Claims:
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`(Currently Amended) A luminaire, comprising:
`1,
`a heat spreader and a heat sink thermally coupled to and-dispesed-diametrically-outboard
`of the heat spreader, the heat sink being substantially ring-shaped and being disposed around and
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`coupled to an outer periphery of the heat spreader;
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`an outer optic securely retained relative to at least one ofthe heat spreader and the heat
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`sink; and
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`a light source disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader, the light source
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`comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are disposed on the heat spreader
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`such that the heat spreader dissipates heat from the LEDs;
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`wherein the heat spreader, the heat sink and the outer optic, in combination, have an
`overall height H and an overall outside dimension D suchthat the ratio of H/D is equalto orless
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`than 0.25;
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`wherein the combination defined by the heat spreader, the heat sink andthe outeroptic,is
`so dimensioned as to: cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch can light fixture;
`and, cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch electrical junction box.
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`2.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 1, wherein:
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`the heat spreader and the heat sink are integrally formed such that a heat flow path from
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`the light source through the heat spreader to the heat sink is continuous and uninterrupted.
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`3.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 1, further comprising:
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`a power conditioner mechanically supported by the heat spreader, the power conditioner
`being configured and disposed to receive AC voltage from anelectrical supply line and to deliver
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`DC voltage to theplurality of LEDs.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 3, further comprising:
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`a teflector disposed on the heat spreader,the reflector having an aperture in which the
`plurality of LEDsare disposed.
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`5.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 1, wherein:
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`the heat spreader comprises mounting holes suitably spaced apart to receive mounting
`fasteners to secure the heat spreaderto anelectrical junction box.
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`6.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 4, wherein:
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`the heat spreader comprises mounting holes andthe reflector comprises mounting holes
`suitably spaced apart to receive mounting fasteners to secure the heat spreaderto an electrical
`junction box.
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`7.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 1, further comprising:
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`a mounting bracket; and
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`a power conditioner, the power conditioner being configured and disposed to receive AC
`voltage from anelectrical supply line and to deliver DC voltageto the plurality of LEDs;
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`wherein the power conditioner is supported by the mounting bracket on onesidethereof,
`and the heat spreader and heat sink are supported by the mounting bracket on another opposing
`side thereof, and
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`wherein the mounting bracket comprises mounting holes disposed to secure the luminaire
`to an electrical junction box.
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`8.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 7, further comprising:
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`at least one torsion spring configured and disposed so as to secure the luminaire to a can
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`light fixture.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 3, wherein:
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`the power conditioneris disposed on a same side of the heat spreader as the plurality of
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`LEDs.
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`10.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 3, wherein:
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`the power conditioneris disposed on an opposite side ofthe heat spreader as the plurality
`of LEDs, the power conditioner being so dimensioned asto fit within: a nominally sized four-
`inch canlight fixture; and, a nominally sized four-inch electrical junction box.
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`11.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 1, further comprising:
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`an inner optic disposed over theplurality of LEDs.
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`12.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 11, wherein:
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`the inner optic is integrally formed with the reflector.
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`13.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 11, wherein:
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`the inner optic comprises a color mixing diffuser.
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`14.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 1, further comprising:
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`a phosphor disposed over the plurality of LEDs comprising material to producea color
`temperature output of 2700 deg-Kelvin.
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`15.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 1, further comprising:
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`a trim ring;
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`wherein the outer optic is securely retained relative to at least one ofthe heat spreader
`and the heat sink via fasteners; and
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`wherein the trim ring snap-fits onto the outer optic in such a manneras to coverthe
`fasteners securely retaining tlie outer optic.
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`16.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 2, wherein the heat spreader and the heat sink
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`are integrally formed to define a base, wherein a back side ofthe base comprises a plurality of
`heat sink fins and air flow channelsconfigured and disposed to transport heat generated by the
`light source away from the light source.
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`17.
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`(Currently Amended) A luminaire, comprising:
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`a heat spreader and a ring-shaped heat sink thermally coupled to and disposed
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`diametrically outboard of the heat spreader;
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`an outer optic securely retained relative to at least one of the heat spreader and the heat
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`sink;
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`a light source disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader, the light source
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`comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are disposed on the heat spreader
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`such that the heat spreader dissipates heat from the LEDs; and
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`the heat spreader, the heat sink and the outer optic define a combination having an overall
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`height H and an overall outside dimension D such that the ratio of H/D is equalto or less than
`0.25; and
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`a powerconditioner disposed in electrical communication with the light source, the
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`power conditioner being configured to receive AC voltage from an electrical supply line and to
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`deliver DC voltage to the plurality of LEDs, the power conditioner being so dimensionedas to fit
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`within at least one of: a nominally sized four-inch can light fixture; and, a nominally sized four-
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`inch electrical junction box.
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`18.|(Original) The luminaire of Claim 17, wherein:
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`the power conditioneris so dimensioned asto fit completely within at least one of: a
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`nominally sized four-inch can light fixture; and, a nominally sized four-inch electrical junction
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`box.
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`19,
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`(Currently Amended) The luminaire of Claim 18, wherein:
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`the defined combination is so dimensioned as to cover ana circular opening defined by at
`least one of: a nominally sized four-inch can light fixture; and, a nominally sized four-inch
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`electrical junction box.
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`20.
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`(Original) The luminaire of Claim 17, wherein:
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`the heat sink forms a trim plate that is disposed completely externalof the can light
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`fixture or the electrical junction box.
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`21.
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`(New) The luminaire of claim 1, wherein a back surface of the heat spreaderis
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`substantially planar with a back surface of the heat sink.
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`22.
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`(New) The luminaire of claim 1, wherein at least some of the LEDs are connected
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`to a circuit board, the circuit board being disposed substantially flat on the heat spreaderinside a
`recessed portion of the heat sink.
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`23.
`(New) The luminaire of claim 2, wherein the integrally formed heat spreader and
`heat sink form a base, the base having a back surface with radially oriented recesses therein.
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`REMARKS
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`The above amendments are made in response to the Office Action of October 12, 2011.
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`The Examiner’s reconsideration is respectfully requested in view of the above amendments and
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`the following remarks,
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`Claims 1-20 are pending in the present application. Claims 1, 17 and 19 have been
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`amended herein. New claims 21-23 have been added herein. Support for the amendments to
`claims 1, 17 and 19 maybe foundat least in the specification and Figures. No new matter has
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`been added.
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`REJECTION UNDER35 U.S.C. § 102
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`Claims 1-8 and 10-16
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`Claims 1-8 and 10-16 were rejected under 35 U.S.C. §102(b) as being anticipated by
`Robergeet al. (WO 2008/137732) hereinafter “Roberge.”
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`Referring to claim 1 as amended, applicant submits that Roberge does not disclose: “a
`heat spreader and a heat sink thermally coupled to the heat spreader, the heat sink being
`substantially ring-shaped and being disposed around and coupled to an outerperiphery of the
`heat spreader.” In particular, referring to FIG. 3B of Roberge, the heat sink 320 is not
`substantially ring-shaped. Further, the heat sink 320 is not disposed around and coupled to an
`outer periphery of the bezel plate 330.
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`Further, applicant submits that Roberge does not disclose: “a light source disposed in
`thermal communication with the heat spreader, the light source comprising a plurality of light
`emitting diodes (LEDs)that are disposed onthe heat spreader such that the heat spreader
`dissipates heat from the LEDs”, as recited in claim 1 as amended. In particular, referring to FIG.
`3B of Roberge, the LED module 310 is not disposed on the bezel plate 330,
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`Because Roberge does not disclose each and every limitation of claim 1 as amended, and
`claims 2-8 and 10-16 which depend from claim 1, applicant submits that claims 1-8 and 10-16
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`are allowable over this reference. Withdrawal of the rejection to claims 1-8 and 10-16 is
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`respectfully requested.
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`Claims 1-3, 7-10 and 17-20
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`Claims 1-3, 7-10 and 17-20 were rejected under 35 U.S.C. §102(b) as being anticipated
`by Chou (U.S. 2009/0086474),
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`Referring to claim 1 as amended, applicant submits that Chou does not disclose: “a heat
`spreader and a heat sink thermally coupled to the heat spreader, the heat sink being substantially
`ring-shaped and being disposed around and coupled to an outer periphery ofthe heat spreader.”
`In particular, referring to FIG. 2B of Chou,the heat sink 14 is not substantially ring-shaped.
`Further, the heat sink 14 is not disposed around and coupled to an outerperiphery ofthe trim 12.
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`Also, applicant submits that Chou does not disclose: “an outer optic securely retained
`between a portion of the heat spreader anda portionof the heat sink”, as recited in claim 1 as
`amended,
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`Further, applicant submits that Chou doesnot disclose: “wherein the heat spreader, the
`heat sink and the outer optic, in combination, have an overall height H and an overall outside
`dimension D suchthatthe ratio of H/D is equalto or less than 0.25”, as recited in claim 1 as
`amended. In contrast, referring to FIG. 2b of Chou,a ratio of the combined height ofthe heat
`sink 14 and the trim 12; and ofthe overall outside dimension of the assembly 10; is greater than
`0.25,
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`Because Chou does not disclose each and every limitation of claim 1 as amended, and
`claims 2-3 and 7-10 which depend from claim 1, applicant submits that claims 1-3 and 7-10 are
`allowable overthis reference. Withdrawalofthe rejection to claims 1-3 and 7-10 is respectfully
`requested.
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`Referring to claim 17 as amended, applicant submits that Chou doesnot disclose: “the
`heat spreader, the heat sink and the outer optic define a combination having an overall height H
`and an overall outside dimension D such thatthe ratio of H/D is equalto or less than 0.25.”
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`Because Chou does not disclose each and every limitation of claim 17 as amended, and
`claims 18-20 which depend from claim 17, applicant submits that claims 17-20 are allowable
`over this reference. Withdrawal of the rejection to claims 17-20 is respectfully requested.
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`Application No, 12/775,316
`Reply to Office Action of October 12, 2011
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`NEW CLAIMS
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`Applicant has added new claims 21-23 to claim aspects of exemplary embodiments.
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`Support of claims 21-23 can be found in the specification and figures. No new matter has been
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`introduced by claims 21-23. Claims 21-23 depend directly or indirectly from claim 1 as
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`amended andare therefore allowable at least for the reasons discussed above with respectto
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`claim 1.
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`CONCLUSION
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`In light of the above remarks, the present application including claims 1-23 is believed to
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`be in condition for allowance.
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`Accordingly, applicant respectfully requests that the Examiner reconsider and withdraw
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`the outstanding rejections. Ifthere are any charges due with respect to this response, please
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`charge them to Deposit Account No. 06-1130 maintained by applicant's attorneys.
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`Respectfully submitted,
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`By:
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`/JJohnFBuckert/
`John F. Buckert
`Reg. No. 44,572
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`Date: January 4, 2012
`201 W. Big Beaver Road
`Troy, MI 48084
`Telephone: (248) 524-2300
`Fax: (248) 524-2700
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