Appeal 2007-2175
Application 10/315,464
been withdrawn from consideration by the Examiner (Answer 3).2 We have
jurisdiction under 35 U.S.C. § 6(b).
We REVERSE.
I. BACKGROUND
The invention relates to an apparatus for forming fiber reinforced
composite parts. Claim 1 is illustrative of the subject matter on appeal:
1. An apparatus for forming fiber reinforced composite parts, said
apparatus comprising:
a plurality of feeder mechanisms for gravimetrically feeding chopped
or milled fibrous materials and resin binder materials at specified rates onto
a constituent transport arrangement so that said resin material and said
fibrous materials are in a predetermined ratio;
a mixer for mixing said fibrous and resin materials received from said
constituent transport arrangement; and
a conveyance medium for depositing said mixed materials in a mold of
desired shape.
The Examiner relies on the following prior art references to show
unpatentability:
Hergeth US 3,348,886 Oct. 24, 1967
Jahn US 3,917,884 Nov. 4, 1975
Wurtz US 4,708,268 Nov. 24, 1987
2 Appellants dispute the status of claim 37 as withdrawn, however, the
language of the Answer clearly indicates that the Examiner has, in fact,
withdrawn this claim from consideration. As such it is not currently subject
to our review.
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