Appeal No. 97-3008
Application 08/211,222
either Merica or Gubik which would either teach or suggest such a
dart. In Merica the pleats B, B’ are simply stitched along a
line generally parallel to the fold line along the entire length
thereof in such a manner that the pleats lie flat. In Gubik a
length of material is pleated and folded along a generally
longitudinal fold line and a narrow length of elastic material
(e.g., 4c and 4d) is placed over the pleated and folded material
and stitched thereto along the entire length of the fold line.
With respect to claims 7 and 8, we have carefully reviewed
the teachings of Toussant and Holliday but find nothing therein
which would overcome the deficiencies of Merica and Gubik which
we have noted above.
The examiner’s rejections of claims 1, 2 and 4-8 are
reversed.
REVERSED
IRWIN CHARLES COHEN )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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) BOARD OF PATENT
JAMES M. MEISTER ) APPEALS AND
Administrative Patent Judge ) INTERFERENCES
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