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`PETITION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME UNDER 37 CFR 1.136(a)|083710-3607
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`Application Number4 7/441 235
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`Filed September 20, 2021
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`Examiner
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`KATHERINE NICOLE HIGGINS
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`This is a request under the provisions of 37 CFR 1.136(a) to extend the period for filing a reply in the above-identified application.
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`attorney or agent of record. Registration number 69536
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`[| attorney or agent acting under 37 CFR 1.34. Registration number
`/Takashi Saito/
`July 17, 2024
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`Takashi Saito
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