Appeal No. 94-3599
Application 07/931,737
speculation. In re Warner, 379 F.2d 1011, 1017, 154 USPQ 173,
178 (CCPA 1967). Furthermore, the term "coating," in its
broadest sense, can refer to a solid material, such as the
silicone masking strip of Hong's invention.
The examiner's reliance on Kano for teaching electroless
plating of a protective coating of a metal workpiece does not
remedy the deficiencies of the combined teachings of the admitted
prior art and Hong.
In conclusion, based on the foregoing, the examiner's
decision rejecting the appealed claims is reversed.
REVERSED
EDWARD C. KIMLIN )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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CAMERON WEIFFENBACH ) BOARD OF PATENT
Administrative Patent Judge ) APPEALS AND
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TERRY J. OWENS )
Administrative Patent Judge )
Richard G. Waterman
P.O. Box 1967
Midland, MI 48641-1967
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