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`NOTICE or APPEAL FROM THE EXAMINER TO
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`THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
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`I hereby certify that this correspondence is being facsimile
`In re Application of
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`Peter John COUSINS
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`Signature /Patrick D. Benedicto/
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`PILLAY, DEVINA
`Typed or printed name PATRICK 9- BENEDICTO
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`Applicant hereby appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board from the last decision of the examiner.
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`Signature /Patrick D. Benedicto/
`Typed or printed name PATRICK D. BENEDICTO
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`Date December16, 2016
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