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`Docket No. CRD-0002
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`REMARKS/ARGUMENTS
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`Claims16 and 18 have been amended. Applicant requests entry of the amendments
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`to claims 16 and 18, as each was amendedvoluntarily to conform their languageto that of
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`allowed claim 1. Applicant reserves the right to present these and other claimsin a
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`continuing application. Ifthe Examinerbelieves that any additional changes would place
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`the application in better condition for allowance, the Examineris invited to contact the
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`undersignedattorney, Donald R. McPhail at the telephone numberlisted below.
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`Serial No. 09/381,143
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`Docket No. CRD-0002
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`CONCLUSION
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`Tothe extent necessary,a petition for an extension of time under 37 C.F.R. 1.136
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`is hereby made. Please charge any shortage in fees due in connection with the filing of
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`this, concurrent and futurereplies, including extension of timefees, to Deposit Account
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`16-0607 and please credit any excess fees to such deposit account.
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`Respectfully submitted,
`FLESHNER & KIM, LLP
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`Donald R. McPhail
`Registration No. 35,811
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`P.O. Box 221200
`Chantilly, Virginia 20153-1200
`(703) 766-3701 DRM/par
`Date: May 25, 2005
`Please direct all correspondence to Customer Number 34610
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