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`Notice of Allowability
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`A Design Application
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`Application No.
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`Examiner
`DAVID MULLER
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`No
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`Applicant(s)
`TANIETAL.
`Art Unit
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`AIA(First Inventorto File)
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`2. [J An election was madeby the applicant in response to a restriction requirement set forth during the interview on___;
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`3. K] The claim is allowed.
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`4. 1) Acceptable drawings:
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`(b) (J Drawing Figures
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