Appeal No. 2006-2231
Application No. 10/306,120
flexible corrugated conduit in the metal spraying process of
Singer.
As for separately argued claims 9, 10, and 28 which specify
that the metal droplets are zinc or zinc alloy, we fully concur
with the examiner that "[s]ince zinc and its alloy are
compatible with the copper and steel and has good thermal
conductivity, it would have been obvious to use the zinc or its
alloy as the spraying metal in the process of Singer et al."
(page 5 of Answer, second paragraph). Manifestly, one of
ordinary skill in the art would have found it obvious to use any
metal that is capable of spraying and has the requisite
properties for bonding and thermal conductivity.
As a final point, we note that appellants base no argument
upon objective evidence of nonobviousness, such as unexpected
results, which would serve to rebut the prima facie case of
obviousness established by the examiner.
In conclusion, based on the foregoing and the reasons well-
stated by the examiner, the examiner's decision rejecting the
appealed claims is affirmed.
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