Appeal No. 2000-0811
Application 08/964,734
Although a variety of materials may be used, it is
desirable that the substrate 111 comprise materials
that can withstand the heat incurred during the
transfer process and to which solder will not stick.
For example, suitable materials include plastic,
aluminum, silicon, quartz, or ceramics. Alternatively,
materials that will burn off during a transfer process,
such as paper, may be used. (Emphasis added.)
The above-quoted explanation of what materials should be
used to make the decal does not merely set forth a list of
specific materials which are merely possible but which may not be
suitable. Rather, it states that although a variety of materials
may be used, some are more desirable and the suitable materials
include plastic, aluminum, silicon, quartz, or ceramics. They
are suitable because they can withstand the heat incurred during
the solder member transfer process and thus the solder member
would not stick to them. Additionally, the specification
identifies paper as an alternative suitable material. Paper is
suitable for a different reason, i.e., that it burns off during a
solder member transfer process.
The dictionary definition offered by the appellants limits a
decal to paper material. As noted above, the appellants’
specification, however, has a much broader selection insofar as
suitable materials for a decal in the context of the appellants’
invention is concerned. Moreover, on page 13, lines 22-23, and
on page 15, lines 23-24, the appellants’ specification further
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