
    In re Richard E. WHITTAKER.
    No. 2009-1343.
    United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.
    Nov. 5, 2009.
    Thomas C. Wettach, Cohen & Grigsby, P.C., of Pittsburgh, PA, argued for appellant. With him on the brief were Christine W. Trebilcock and Alicia M. Passerin.
    Janet A. Gongola, Associate Solicitor, Office of the Solicitor, United States Patent and Trademark Office, of Alexandria, VI, argued for the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. With her on the brief were Raymond T. Chen, Solicitor, and Kristi L.R. Sawert, Associate Solicitor.
    Before MICHEL, Chief Judge, PLAGER and LINN, Circuit Judges.
   Judgment

PER CURIAM.

This CAUSE having been heard and considered, it is

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

AFFIRMED. See Fed. Cir. R. 36.  