Appeal No. 95-3734
Application No. 08/043,620
99. A composition of matter comprising an interpenetrating
polymer network wherein:
(a) at least two distinct polymer networks from [sic] the
interpenetrating polymer network and
(b) the interpenetrating polymer network is dispersible in
a solvent. [Emphasis added].
THE REFERENCES
The prior art references relied on by the examiner are:
Skinner et al. (Skinner) 4,128,600 Dec. 5, 1978
Jones 4,235,972 Nov. 25, 1980
Simpson 4,361,676 Nov. 30, 1982
Wright et al. (Wright) 4,377,661 Mar. 22, 1983
Roemer et al. (Roemer) 4,396,476 Aug. 2, 1983
Arkles et al. (Arkles) 4,970,263 Nov. 13, 1990
THE REJECTIONS
Claims 1 through 23, 40 through 42 and 99 stand rejected
under 35 U.S.C. § 102 as anticipated by or, in the alternative,
under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as unpatentable over "Skinner, Arkles,
applicants' disclosure (SPEC, pages 1, 2 (top)), Jones, Wright,
Roemer and/or Simpson" (Examiner's Answer, page 3, second
paragraph). Claims 1 through 23, 40 through 42 and 99 also stand
rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 112, first and second paragraphs, "as
the claimed invention is not described in such full, clear,
concise and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the
art to make and use the same, and/or for failing to particularly
point out and distinctly claim the subject matter which applicant
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