Detailed Action The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA. Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 112 The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 112(b): (b ) CONCLUSION.— The specification shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor regards as the invention. Claims 1-20 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) being indefinite for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor regards as the invention. Specifically regarding Claims 1 and 13, multiple introductions of “a plurality of semiconductor chips” render the claims indefinite as the multiple introductions add uncertainty regarding exactly what is referred to. Examiner recommends amendments below and commensurate amendments to the remaining claims: 1. A semiconductor device implemented as a semiconductor module package for driving an inverter, the semiconductor device comprising: a first upper metal layer in which a first plurality of semiconductor chips implementing a right phase switching pattern are disposed along a first direction to form a first row; a second upper metal layer in which a second plurality of semiconductor chips implementing a left phase switching pattern are disposed along the first direction to form a second row; a first connection, in the first upper metal layer, connecting [[ a ]] the first plurality of semiconductor chips disposed along the first row to each other in series and to the second upper metal layer in parallel; and a second connection, in the second upper metal layer, connecting [[ a ]] the second plurality of semiconductor chips disposed along the second row to each other in series. Allowable Subject Matter Claims 1-20 would be allowable if rewritten or amended to overcome the rejection(s) under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or 35 U.S.C. 112 (pre-AIA), 2nd paragraph, set forth in this Office action. The following is a statement of reasons for the indication of allowable subject matter: The cited prior art (see attached form 892) generally teaches power switching devices, but do not teach the limitations of claims 1 and 13. Conclusion Any inquiry concerning this communication or earlier communications from the examiner should be directed to FILLIN "Examiner name" \* MERGEFORMAT EVREN SEVEN whose telephone number is FILLIN "Phone number" \* MERGEFORMAT (571)270-5666 . The examiner can normally be reached FILLIN "Work Schedule?" \* MERGEFORMAT Mon-Fri 8:00- 5:00 Pacific . Examiner interviews are available via telephone, in-person, and video conferencing using a USPTO supplied web-based collaboration tool. To schedule an interview, applicant is encouraged to use the USPTO Automated Interview Request (AIR) at http://www.uspto.gov/interviewpractice. If attempts to reach the examiner by telephone are unsuccessful, the examiner’s supervisor, FILLIN "SPE Name?" \* MERGEFORMAT Christine Kim can be reached at FILLIN "SPE Phone?" \* MERGEFORMAT (571) 272-8458 . The fax phone number for the organization where this application or proceeding is assigned is 571-273-8300. Information regarding the status of published or unpublished applications may be obtained from Patent Center. Unpublished application information in Patent Center is available to registered users. To file and manage patent submissions in Patent Center, visit: https://patentcenter.uspto.gov. Visit https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/patent-center for more information about Patent Center and https://www.uspto.gov/patents/docx for information about filing in DOCX format. For additional questions, contact the Electronic Business Center (EBC) at 866-217-9197 (toll-free). If you would like assistance from a USPTO Customer Service Representative, call 800-786-9199 (IN USA OR CANADA) or 571-272-1000. /EVREN SEVEN/ Primary Examiner, Art Unit 2812