Appeal 2006-2650
Application 10/011,886
reference identifies the benefits of adding a feature to the primary reference,
an obviousness rejection is proper.) With respect to the crystallization
enhancing layers, the Examiner points out that 7of Kasami’s 16 preferred
species are among the specific compounds recited in the appealed claims
(Answer 9) and Kasami includes examples wherein the crystallization
enhancing layers have a thickness of 4 nm (Answer 10). The Examiner
further points out that these crystallization enhancement layers inherently act
as barrier layers by preventing sulfur/sulfides from migrating into the
recording layer and, therefore, are desirable for the secondary reason of
preventing degradation of the recording layer by sulfur migrating into the
recording layer from adjacent ZnS-SiO2 dielectric layers. (Answer 7). The
Examiner also directs us to Uno for a specific teaching of the ability of
crystallization layers to prevent sulfur migration. (Answer 9)
ORDER
The rejection of claims 1-6, 9-16, and 19-20 under 35 U.S.C § 103(a) as
unpatentable over Kasami in view of Tyan is affirmed.
The rejection of claims 1-6, 9-16, and 19-20 under 35 U.S.C § 103(a) as
unpatentable over Kasami in view of Tyan, and further in view of Uno is
affirmed.
The rejection of claims 1-20 under 35 U.S.C § 103(a) as unpatentable
over Kasami in view of Tyan and Uno, and further in view of Zhou is
affirmed.
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