Appeal No. 95-4735
Application 07/826,171
The pan shown in the EKCO reference has a rectangular shape and includes twin grip handles, each having
a hole therein, with sloping sides from the top rim of the pan to the bottom of the pan. The examiner
concedes that the pan disclosed by EKCO does not disclose the spiral indented rib on the bottom surface
of the pan or the wide flat trim terminating in a rolled lip. The examiner relies on Finley and Young,
respectively, for these features.
Both Finley and Young are directed to baking pans. Finley discloses a round pan having a round
spiral indented rib on the bottom surface of the pan. See Fig. V below. Finley’s pan also has
a narrow flat rim terminating in a rolled lip. See Fig. VI below. Young discloses a shallow pie pan having
a wide flat trim terminating in a rolled lip. (see Fig. VII below).
Fig. V Fig. VI Fig. VII
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