PTO Form 1957 (Rev 9/2005)
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`OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 04/2009)
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`Response to Office Action
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`Input Field
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`SERIAL NUMBER
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`LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED
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`MARK SECTION (no change)
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`The table below presents the data as entered.
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`Entered
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`77096113
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`LAW OFFICE 108
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`GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (011)(current)
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`INTERNATIONAL CLASS
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`DESCRIPTION
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`011
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`fluorescent lamps; head lamps; fluorescent lighting fixtures; screw-in fluorescent lamps; flashlights; electric lanterns; automatic bread making
`machines for domestic use; electric rice cookers; ovens for cooking; electric thermo pots; microwave ovens; electric rice cooker/warmer; trim
`kit designed for microwaves; ventilating fans for household use; ventilation system; air conditioners; remote controllers for air conditioners;
`depilation appliances for industrial use
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`FILING BASIS
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE
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`Section 1(a)
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`At least as early as 00/00/1955
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`At least as early as 00/00/1961
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`GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (011)(proposed)
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`INTERNATIONAL CLASS
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`DESCRIPTION
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`011
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`fluorescent lamps; head lamps; fluorescent lighting fixtures; screw-in fluorescent lamps; flashlights; electric lanterns; automatic bread making
`machines for domestic use; electric rice cookers; ovens for cooking, namely, toaster ovens, convection ovens and microwave ovens; electric
`thermo pots; microwave ovens, namely, microwave ovens for domestic cooking purposes; electric rice cooker/warmer; trim kit disposed
`around the front perimeter of a microwave oven when installed within kitchen cabinetry; ventilating fans for household use; ventilation
`systems consisting of ceiling-mounted and wall-mounted ventilation fans for room ventilation and in-line ventilation fans for continuous
`ventilation throughout a home; air conditioners
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`FILING BASIS
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)STATEMENT TYPE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)SPECIMEN FILE NAME(S)
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)ORIGINAL PDF FILE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(1 page)
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
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`Section 1(a)
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`At least as early as 00/00/1955
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`At least as early as 00/00/1961
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`"The substitute specimen(s) was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the
`application."
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`SPU0-208252134148-183207095_._rice_cooker.pdf
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`\\TICRS2\EXPORT14\770\961\77096113\xml2\ROA0002.JPG
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`A higher resolution version of the originally-submitted specimen, which is a
`photograph showing the mark applied directly upon the associated goods
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`GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009)(class added)
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`INTERNATIONAL CLASS
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`DESCRIPTION
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`009
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`remote controllers for air conditioners
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`

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`FILING BASIS
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)STATEMENT TYPE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)SPECIMEN
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)FILE NAME(S)
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`Section 1(a)
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`At least as early as 12/01/1983
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`At least as early as 12/01/1983
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`"The specimen(s) was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application."
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`\\TICRS2\EXPORT14\770\961 \77096113\xml2\ROA0003.JP G
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION
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`A photograph showing the mark applied directly upon the associated goods
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`ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
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`PRIOR REGISTRATION(S)
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`CORRESPONDENCE SECTION
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`NAME
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`FIRM NAME
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`STREET
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`CITY
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`STATE
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`ZIP/POSTAL CODE
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`COUNTRY
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`PHONE
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`FAX
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`PAYMENT SECTION
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`NUMBER OF CLASSES
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`FEE PER CLASS
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`TOTAL FEES DUE
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`SIGNATURE SECTION
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`DECLARATION SIGNATURE
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`SIGNATORY'S NAME
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`SIGNATORY'S POSITION
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`DATE SIGNED
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`RESPONSE SIGNATURE
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`SIGNATORY'S NAME
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`SIGNATORY'S POSITION
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`DATE SIGNED
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`AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
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`FILING INFORMATION SECTION
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`SUBMIT DATE
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`TEAS STAMP
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`"Applicant claims ownership of U.S. Registration Number(s) 3108573, 3154660,
`2219862."
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`GREGORY A. STOBBS / GARRETT C. DONLEY
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`HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C.
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`5445 CORPORATE DR STE 200
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`TROY
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`Michigan
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`48098-2683
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`United States
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`248-641-1600
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`248-641-0270
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`1
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`325
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`325
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`/Garrett C. Donley/
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`Garrett C. Donley
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`Attorney of record
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`10/09/2007
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`/Garrett C. Donley/
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`Garrett C. Donley
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`Attorney of record
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`10/09/2007
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`YES
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`Tue Oct 09 19:14:45 EDT 2007
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`USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
`-20071009191445682290-770
`96113-400352ed259cb07b13c
`34027a75157e8e4-DA-3689-2
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`

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`0071009183207095941
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`PTO Form 1957 (Rev 9/2005)
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`OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 04/2009)
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`To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
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`Application serial no. 77096113 has been amended as follows:
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`Response to Office Action
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`CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
`Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
`Current: Class 011 for fluorescent lamps; head lamps; fluorescent lighting fixtures; screw-in fluorescent lamps; flashlights; electric lanterns;
`automatic bread making machines for domestic use; electric rice cookers; ovens for cooking; electric thermo pots; microwave ovens; electric rice
`cooker/warmer; trim kit designed for microwaves; ventilating fans for household use; ventilation system; air conditioners; remote controllers for
`air conditioners; depilation appliances for industrial use
`Original Filing Basis:
`Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is
`using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark
`was first used at least as early as 00/00/1955 and first used in commerce at least as early as 00/00/1961, and is now in use in such commerce.
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`Proposed: Class 011 for fluorescent lamps; head lamps; fluorescent lighting fixtures; screw-in fluorescent lamps; flashlights; electric lanterns;
`automatic bread making machines for domestic use; electric rice cookers; ovens for cooking, namely, toaster ovens, convection ovens and
`microwave ovens; electric thermo pots; microwave ovens, namely, microwave ovens for domestic cooking purposes; electric rice cooker/warmer;
`trim kit disposed around the front perimeter of a microwave oven when installed within kitchen cabinetry; ventilating fans for household use;
`ventilation systems consisting of ceiling-mounted and wall-mounted ventilation fans for room ventilation and in-line ventilation fans for
`continuous ventilation throughout a home; air conditioners
`Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is
`using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark
`was first used at least as early as 00/00/1955 and first used in commerce at least as early as 00/00/1961, and is now in use in such commerce.
`Applicant hereby submits a new specimen for Class 011. The specimen(s) submitted consists of A higher resolution version of the originally-
`submitted specimen, which is a photograph showing the mark applied directly upon the associated goods.
`For an application based on 1(a), Use in Commerce, "The substitute specimen(s) was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application."
`Original PDF file:
`SPU0-208252134148-183207095_._rice_cooker.pdf
`Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
`Specimen File1
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`Applicant hereby adds the following class of goods/services to the application:
`New: Class 009 for remote controllers for air conditioners
`Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is
`using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark
`was first used at least as early as 12/01/1983 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/01/1983, and is now in use in such commerce.
`Applicant hereby submits a specimen for Class 009. The specimen(s) submitted consists of A photograph showing the mark applied directly upon
`the associated goods.
`For an application based on 1(a), Use in Commerce, "The substitute specimen(s) was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application."
`Specimen File1
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`CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS CHANGE
`Applicant proposes to amend the following:
`Current: GREGORY A. STOBBS / GEOFFREY D. AURINI HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C. 5445 CORPORATE DR STE 200
`TROY, MI 48098-2683
`Proposed: GREGORY A. STOBBS / GARRETT C. DONLEY of HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C., having an address of 5445
`CORPORATE DR STE 200 TROY, Michigan United States 48098-2683, whose phone number is 248-641-1600 and whose fax number is
`248-641-0270.
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`ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
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`Claim of Prior Registration(s)
`"Applicant claims ownership of U.S. Registration Number(s) 3108573, 3154660, 2219862."
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`FEE(S)
`Fee(s) in the amount of $325 is being submitted.
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`SIGNATURE(S)
`Declaration Signature
`If the applicant is seeking registration under Section 1(b) and/or Section 44 of the Trademark Act, the applicant had a bona fide intention to use
`or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services as
`of the filing date of the application. 37 C.F.R. Secs. 2.34(a)(2)(i); 2.34 (a)(3)(i); and 2.34(a)(4)(ii). If the applicant is seeking registration under
`Section 1(a) of the Trademark Act, the mark was in use in commerce on or in connection with the goods or services listed in the application as of
`the application filing date. 37 C.F.R. Secs. 2.34(a)(1)(i). The undersigned, being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like so made
`are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. §1001, and that such willful false statements may jeopardize the validity of the
`application or any resulting registration, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this application on behalf of the applicant; he/she
`believes the applicant to be the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered, or, if the application is being filed under 15 U.S.C.
`§1051(b), he/she believes applicant to be entitled to use such mark in commerce; to the best of his/her knowledge and belief no other person,
`firm, corporation, or association has the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form thereof or in such near resemblance
`thereto as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other person, to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to
`deceive; that if the original application was submitted unsigned, that all statements in the original application and this submission made of the
`declaration signer's knowledge are true; and all statements in the original application and this submission made on information and belief are
`believed to be true.
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`Signature: /Garrett C. Donley/(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)Date: 10/09/2007
`Signatory's Name: Garrett C. Donley
`Signatory's Position: Attorney of record
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`Response Signature
`Signature: /Garrett C. Donley/(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)Date: 10/09/2007
`Signatory's Name: Garrett C. Donley
`Signatory's Position: Attorney of record
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`The signatory has confirmed that he/she is an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, which
`includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other federal territories and possessions; and he/she is currently the applicant's attorney or an
`associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S. attorney or a Canadian attorney/agent not
`currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the applicant in this matter: (1) the applicant has filed or is concurrently
`filing a signed revocation of or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; (2) the USPTO has granted the request of the prior representative to
`withdraw; (3) the applicant has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or (4) the applicant's appointed U.S. attorney or
`Canadian attorney/agent has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.
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`Mailing Address: (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)GREGORY A. STOBBS / GARRETT C. DONLEY
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C.
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)5445 CORPORATE DR STE 200
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)TROY, Michigan 48098-2683
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`RAM Sale Number: 3689
`RAM Accounting Date: 10/10/2007
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`Serial Number: 77096113
`Internet Transmission Date: Tue Oct 09 19:14:45 EDT 2007
`TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX-20071009191445
`682290-77096113-400352ed259cb07b13c34027
`a75157e8e4-DA-3689-20071009183207095941
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Rice Cookers
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`Get delicious rice at the push of a button
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`SR-TE 1 5PW (white) / SR-TE1 5P5 (silver)
`Rice Gookerlwarmer
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`' 2--8 Cups Uncooked Ftice (4-16 cups cooked)
`' Moisture Cap helps prevent boiling over
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`° Domed Ltd prevents water drops from falling on rice
`0 Ncn—Stici< Coated Pan makes clean up easy
`- 52-Hour Keep Warm Feature
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`' Automatic Rewinding Cord for easy cord storage
`° Deluxe Steaming Flack Included
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`' Coo|—Touch Body and Carrying Handle
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`0 Bi-Language Operating Instructions (English/Spanish)
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`SR-G 1 BBG (white) I SR-G 1 BFG (silver)
`Rice Cookerlsteamer
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`' 10 Cup Uncooked Rice (6-20 cups cooked)
`' Non—Stick Coated Pan makes clean up easy
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`' Steaming Rack Included (SR—G18BG)
`' Steaming Basket Included {SFt—G‘l8FG}
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`' Keep Warm Feature — keeps food warm up to 4 hours
`4' Glass Lid allows you to monitor the cooking
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`' Automatic Cooking Feature cooks rice at the touch
`of a switch and helps reduce overcooking
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`¢ Bi-Language Operating instructions (English/Spanish)
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`RAM SALE NUMBER: 3689
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`RAM ACCOUNTING DATE: 20071010
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`INTERNET TRANSMISSION DATE:
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`SERIAL NUMBER:
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`2007/10/09
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`77/096113
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`Description
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`Fee
`Code
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`Transaction
`Date
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`Number Of
`Classes
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`Total Fees
`Paid
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`New App
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`700]
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`2007/] 0/09
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`I
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`325