Appeal No. 95-2270
Application 08/005,856
and a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive, the invention of
claim 45 would not be met. The mono- or polyalkyl silicate used
by Goodwin to make a resin cannot be said to also be a "silicone
cross-linking agent" within the context of the Claim 45
composition.
We find that the prior art does not describe the use of a
material which is a "silicone cross-linking agent" in an amount
sufficient for applicants' purpose, i.e., "increase shear
strength" of a composition comprising a "silicone pressure
sensitive adhesive". Therefore, we conclude that a prima facie
case of obviousness is not made out by the combined teachings of
Goodwin and Doehnert.
C. Decision
The decision of the examiner rejecting claims 45-54 under
35 U.S.C. § 103 over the combined teachings of Goodwin and
Doehnert is reversed.
REVERSED
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TEDDY S. GRON, )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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