Application of Norman W. Melott

ALMOND, Judge.

Melott appeals from the decision of the Board of Appeals affirming the examiner’s rejection of claims 2 to 11, inclusive, in appellant’s application1 for “Aspirating Syringe.” The board reversed the examiner’s rejection of claims 12, 13 and 14.

Claim 2 is reproduced as illustrative:

“An aspirating syringe for use with a cartridge having a piston cork, said syringe comprising a barrel for reception of the ampoule or *888cartridge, a needle at one end of the barrel, means for puncturing the cartridge for leading the contents thereof to the needle, a retractible syringe plunger rod, a…