The Rejection

Office Action: Notice of Rejection
Patent Application No. 39/101,663
Applicant: Therafrost Life Sciences, Inc.
Title: Localized Neurostimulator
Examiner: Oby McMullen
Filing Date: October 12, 2074
Art Unit: 3790

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Habeus Corpus

Larry Gao didn’t appreciate being called an “ambulance chaser.” Not only was the term pejorative, it was inaccurate since there were no ambulances to chase. “Portal parasite” was more like it. Sometimes a bug in the teleportation system allowed two people to port to the same place at the same time. The experience was traumatic for everyone involved. And when that happened, Larry was there to help.

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Punishing Success: The New Face of Antitrust Enforcement

Around a year ago, a breakup of Google seemed imminent. After prevailing in a major antitrust case, the Department of Justice (DOJ) called for the dissolution of Google’s search engine and a sell-off of its Chrome browser, arguing that the company had illegally monopolized the search market. The presiding judge, Amit Mehta, appeared to agree.

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How to Use All of a Costco Rotisserie Chicken without Resentment

As far as I’m concerned, Costco’s rotisserie chicken is one of the top reasons to have a membership. Besides the unbeatable price ($4.99), the chicken is consistently juicy and flavorful. But unless you live in a household with several members, you may find Costco’s rotisserie chicken giving you commitment issues. The first day is no problem and you devour the hot drumsticks coated with crispy skin. But as the aroma fades and the meat congeals, the chicken becomes an albatross, a reminder of your wastefulness staring at you from the back of the fridge.

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