Remarks Block

Reconsideration of the application is respectfully requested in view of the foregoing amendments and following remarks. Claims 1, 3, 4, 6-10, 12-13, 15-17, and 20-25 are pending in the application. No claims have been allowed. Claims 1, 15, and 20 are independent. Claims 2, 5, 11, 14, 18, and 19 have been canceled without disclaimer and without prejudice to pursuing in a continuing application.