Appeal No. 95-0124
Application 08/040,911
1. A dietary fatty acid salt product for ruminants
consisting of encapsulated granules which comprise:
(A) a core matrix comprising at least one C -C fatty
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acid salt of calcium or magnesium alkaline earth
metal; and
(B) a polysaccharide, polyvinyl or polypeptide
polymeric coating in the form of a continuous film
which is an impermeable barrier to volatile
organic compounds contained in the core matrix;
wherein the encapsulated granules have an average particle size
between about 100-5000 microns, and a polymeric coating thickness
between about 5-50 microns.
THE REFERENCES
The references relied on by the examiner are:
Palmquist et al. (Palmquist) 4,642,317 Feb. 10, 1987
Ardaillon et al. (Ardaillon) 4,877,621 Oct. 31, 1989
THE ISSUE
The issue presented for review is whether the examiner erred
in rejecting all of the appealed claims under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as
unpatentable over the combined disclosures of Palmquist and
Ardaillon.
DELIBERATIONS
Our deliberations in this matter have included evaluation
and review of the following materials: (1) the instant
specification, including all of the claims on appeal; (2)
appellants’ main Brief and Reply Brief before the Board; (3) the
Examiner’s Answer and the communication mailed by the examiner
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