Appeal No. 2006-1230 Παγε 6
Application No. 10/137,586
mark is then formed in a flat fashion by means of ultraviolet
irradiation. Because Saito overcomes the problem of laser
marking causing a depression in the resin surface, by coating a
photosensitive resin film 7 on the molded resin component 1 prior
to the ultraviolet irradiation, we find that Saito meets the
limitations of claim 1.
We are not persuaded by appellant’s assertion (brief, pages
6 and 7) that it cannot be understood whether Saito describes the
material from which the characters 2 and polarity mark 3 are
formed as being energy-reacted. From the disclosure of Saito
that the resin film 7 is photosensitive and that the character or
polarity mark is formed by ultraviolet irradiation, we find that
the reference is clear that this limitation is met by Saito.
From all of the above, the rejection of claim 1 under 35 U.S.C.
§ 102(b) is affirmed.
We turn next to claim 2. From the disclosure of Saito that
the film 7 includes a colorable material, we agree with the
examiner (answer, page 6) that Saito discloses the energy-
reactive material to include a pigment. Accordingly, the
rejection of claim 2 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) is affirmed.
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