¶ 7.34.05 Lack of Antecedent Basis in the Claims
Claim [1] recites the limitation [2] in [3]. There is insufficient antecedent basis for this limitation in the claim.
Examiner Note:
1. In bracket 2, insert the limitation which lacks antecedent basis, for example --said lever-- or --the lever--.
2. In bracket 3, identify where in the claim(s) the limitation appears, for example, --line 3--, --the 3rd paragraph of the claim--, --the last 2 lines of the claim--, etc.
3. This form paragraph should ONLY be used in aggravated situations where the lack of antecedent basis makes the scope of the claim indeterminate. It must be preceded by form paragraph 7.34.01.