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`PETITION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME UNDER 37 CFR1.136(a)
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`20249.0083USD2
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`Appeal,“ Number 1 5/941 5836
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`We“ March 30, 2018
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`FmANALYZlNG APPARATUS
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`Examiner KWAK! DEAN P
`Art Unit1 798
`This is a request underthe provisions of 37 CFR 1.136(a) to extend the period for filing a reply in the above-identified application.
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`The requested extension and fee are as follows (check time period desired and enterthe appropriate fee below):
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`One month (37 CFR 1.17(a)(1))
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`Two months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(2))
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`Three months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(3))
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`Four months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(4))
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`Five months (37 CFR 1.17(a)(5))
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`$200
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`$600
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`$1,400
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`$2,200
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`$3,000
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`Small Entity Fee
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`Micro Entity Fee
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`$100
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`$300
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`$700
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`$1,100
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`$1,500
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`$50
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`$150
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`$350
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`$550
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`$750
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`Applicant asserts small entity status. See 37 CFR 1.27.
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`Applicant certifies micro entity status. See 37 CFR 1.29.
`Form PTO/SB/15A or B or equivalent must either be enclosed or have been submitted previously.
`A check in the amount of the fee is enclosed.
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`Payment by credit card. Form PTO-2038 is attached.
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`The Director has already been authorized to charge fees in this application to a Deposit Account.
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`The Director is hereby authorized to charge any fees which may be required, or credit any overpayment, to
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`Deposit Account Number 503478
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`Payment made via EFS-Web.
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`WARNING: Information on this form may become public. Credit card information should not be included on this form. Provide
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`I am the
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`D applicant.
`attorney or agent of record. Registration number 30,300
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`D attorney or agent acting under 37 CFR 1.34. Registration number
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`/dpmueller/
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`Signature
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`Douglas P. Mueller
`Typed or printed name
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`2018-12-20
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`612-455-3800
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`Date
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`Telephone Number
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`NOTE: This form must be signed in accordance with 37 CFR 1.33. See 37 CFR 1.4 for signature requirements and certifications. Submit
`multiple forms if more than one signature is required, see below*.
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`* Total of 1
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`forms are submitted.
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