¶ 15.69.01 Remove Indefinite Language ("Or The Like") by Examiner’s Amendment
The phrase [1] in the claim following the title renders the claim indefinite. By authorization of [2] in a telephone interview on [3], the phrase has been cancelled from the claim and at each occurrence of the title throughout the papers, except the oath or declaration (35 U.S.C. 112, second paragraph, and 37 CFR 1.153 ). See Ex parte Pappas, 23 USPQ2d 1636 (Bd. Pat. App. & Inter. 1992).
Examiner Note:
In bracket 1, insert objectionable phrase, e.g., --or the like--, --or similar article--, etc.