Appeal No. 95-1909
Application No. 07/563,887
O O R6
5 5 *
Z is )C)O M ,-SO M , )C)NH)C)(CH ))SO M (wherein: M is ammonium- + - + - +
-3 3
or * 2 X
R6
alkali metal, R is C -C alkyl, and x is an integer of at least6 1 4
1);
or (wherein M is ammonium or alkali metal);
a and b are positive integers of at least 1;
the ratio of a/b is at least 1/100;
n = a positive integer of 10-100; and
m = a positive integer of 0-50.
THE REFERENCE
The reference relied on by the examiner is:
Baur et al. (Baur) 4,814,102 Mar. 21, 1989
THE ISSUE
The issue presented for review is whether the examiner
erred in rejecting claims 1, 4 through 7 and 14 under
35 U.S.C. § 102 as anticipated by or, in the alternative,
under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as unpatentable over Baur.
DELIBERATIONS
Our deliberations in this matter have included evaluation
and review of the following materials: (1) the instant
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