Appeal No. 1997-0334
Application 08/211,698
"polymerization resin" is a resin prepared by any
polymerization
reaction, including condensation reactions. We take official
notice of the fact that the term "polymerization" is
understood to embrace both addition reactions involving free
radicals and condensation reactions .2
Finally, while the examiner has concluded that the
"reference does not explicitly recite the addition of a
mixture of two polyhydroxy resins" (see page 4 of the Answer),
we note that Markusch et al. clearly describes that "one or
more polyhydroxyl compounds" may be included in the aqueous
dispersion used in their process (see column 5, lines 30
through 34). Accordingly, we find that Markusch et al. does
suggest that mixtures of resins useful as the polyol component
may be utilized. Because the examiner has established a prima
facie case of obviousness which appellants have not rebutted,
the decision of the examiner is affirmed.
OTHER ISSUES
See "The Condensed Chemical Dictionary", page 835,
"polymerization", (1981). In re Ahlert, 424 F.2d 1088, 165
USPQ 418 (CCPA 1970).
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