Appeal No. 97-0725
Application 08/304,906
In response to the rejection, appellant argues inter
alia that application of Woods’ teachings to the admitted prior
art thin film transistor would render the transistor unsuitable
for its intended function because Woods’ application of 5,000
volts would exceed the transistor’s breakdown voltage. Appellant
supports his argument with reference to technical literature.
Appeal Brief at 16.
The examiner does not reply to that argument. Because
appellant’s argument appears reasonable on its face and the
examiner has not addressed it, we are constrained to reverse the
entire rejection on the present record.
CONCLUSION
The rejection is not sustained.
REVERSED
JERRY SMITH )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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LEE E. BARRETT ) BOARD OF PATENT
Administrative Patent Judge ) APPEALS AND
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JAMES T. CARMICHAEL )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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