Appeal No. 2001-0778
Application No. 08/717,995
Furthermore, again as noted by the examiner, fluoropolymer liners may be
exposed to significant thermal stresses in cookware (Tsai) as well as in flowmeter tubes
(Gardner: pg. 1, lns. 21-24). Accordingly, adequate adhesion of the fluoropolymer
liners to metal substrates under harsh temperature conditions would reasonably be
expected to be of concern in both environments.
For the foregoing reasons, the decision of the examiner is affirmed.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal
may be extended under 37 CFR § 1.136(a).
AFFIRMED
MARC L. CAROFF )
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CHUNG K. PAK ) APPEALS
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LINDA R. POTEATE )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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