Appeal No. 97-2226 Page 12
Application No. 08/203,789
arranged at certain positions, so that the patient can be
properly examined and injections made, as desired. As shown in
Figure 1, in addition to the gown a hood 15 can be provided. As
shown in Figures 1-3, the hood and gown are provided with
openings 3, 9, 10, 11 and 19 which are closable by zippers.
Lastly, Boettcher teaches that his gown and hood are particularly
adapted for use in the care of patients in oxygen tents wherein
such patients are sometimes exposed to temperatures below 65°F.
After the scope and content of the prior art are determined,
the differences between the prior art and the claims at issue are
to be ascertained. Graham v. John Deere Co., 383 U.S. 1, 17-18,
148 USPQ 459, 467 (1966).
Based on our analysis and review of Thompson and claims 1,
10, 11 and 30, it is our opinion that the only differences are
the limitations that the garment include (1) a hood piece for
covering the head and neck of the patient and having a closable
opening therein along an anterior neck line; and (2) closable
openings in the leg sections provided along the left lateral line
of the left leg portions and along the right lateral line of the
right leg portions.
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