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`PTO/AlA/33 (03.13)
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`PRE-APPEAL BRIEF REQUEST FOR REVIEW
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`Docket Number (Optional)
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`PIPMM-54594
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`Application Number
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`Filed
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`14/736’81 7
`First Named Inventor
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`Hideo MATSUOKA
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`June 1 1 ’ 2015
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`Signature
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`Typed or printed
`name
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`Examiner
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`Christopher W. Carter
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`Applicant requests review ofthe final rejection in the above-identified application. No amendments are being filed
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`/Andrew W. Jenkins/
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`Signature
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`Andrew W. Jenkins
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`Typed or printed name
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`attorney or agent of record. 70836
`Registration number
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`216-579-1700
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`Telephone number
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`September 18, 2018
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