Appeal No. 2006-2087
Application No. 10/960,252
dextrine of 10% by weight;
casein of 5.0% by weight;
dried fermentation solubles of 2% by weight;
calcium carbonate at 2.0% by weight;
glycerine at 3.0% by weight;
colors and flavorings of the balance of the weight;
wherein said rawhide-based product forms moldable dough
that can be cooked.
The examiner relies upon the following references as
evidence of obviousness:
Balaz et al. (Balaz) 4,055,681 Oct. 25, 1977
Greene et al. (Greene) 4,419,372 Dec. 6, 1983
Lehn et al. (Lehn) 4,702,929 Oct. 27, 1987
Spanier et al. (Spanier) 5,532,010 Jul. 2, 1996
Denesuk et al. (Denesuk) 6,178,922 Jan. 30, 2001
Perlberg et al. (Perlberg) 6,223,693 May 1, 2001
Wang et al. (Wang) 6,379,725 Apr. 30, 2002
Nutrient Requirements of Domestic Animals, p. 44 (1985).
Appellant’s claimed invention is directed to a rawhide-based
product comprising ground rawhide, water, modified cornstarch,
dextrine, casein, calcium carbonate, glycerine and other
ingredients, such as colorings and flavorings. The claimed
product finds utility as a chew toy for animals.
Appealed claims 1-3 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a)
as being unpatentable over Lehn and Denesuk in view of Perlberg,
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