Appeal 2007-2606
Application 10/903,376
U.S.C. § 102(b) and claims 1-8 as obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a). We
have jurisdiction under 35 U.S.C. § 6(b). We AFFIRM.
The claimed subject matter relates to a reusable picture frame. Claim
1 is illustrative of the subject matter on appeal and may be understood with
reference to the particular embodiment show in Figure 1:
1. A reusable picture frame [10] for easily and
quickly mounting therein a certificate, diploma,
license, picture, art piece, or memorabilia,
comprising:
(a) four frame molding sections [12a-12d]
each with two ends, the molding sections joined at
their ends for forming a rectangle;
(b) an opposing pair of the molding sections
having opposing grooves [13a] therein; and
(c) a clear flexible sheet [18] adapted to
mount the item [I] thereon flexibly pressed into the
opposing grooves to secure the item within the
picture frame. [Answer2 Appendix A, bracketed
text added.]
Specification Figure 1 is reproduced below:
2 Examiner's Answer ("Answer") mailed November 16, 2006.
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