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`PRE-APPEAL BRIEF REQUEST FOR REVIEW
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`Docket Number (Optional)
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`EVS0-027US21
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`Signature
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`name
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`Application Number
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`Filed
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`17/484,554
`First Named Inventor
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`Ronald D. Blum
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`Art Unit
`2872
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`No.
`2021-09-24
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`Examiner
`MARIN PICHLER
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`Applicant requests review ofthe final rejection in the above-identified application. No amendments are being filed
`with this request.
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`Submit multiple forms if more than one signature is required, see below*.
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`This requestis being filed with a notice of appeal.
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`The review is requested for the reason(s) stated on the attached sheet(s).
`Note: No more than five (5) pages maybe provided.
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`lam the
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`applicant.
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`/Holly E. Johnson/
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`Signature
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`Holly E. Johnson
`Typed or printed name
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`attorney or agentof record. 78606
`Registration number
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`612-245-0646
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`Telephone number
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`June 28, 2024
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