Appeal No. 95-4853 Page 7
Application No. 08/019,335
setting the thus formed covering portion on one of the dies of
a press-type die; and (3) forming a molten resin base portion
of the article from molten resin set in the press-type die by
clamping the press-type die that has the previously formed
covering portion set therein.
The examiner cites Masui for teaching a method of forming
a multi-layer laminated article using a press-type molding
device wherein an upper layer member (cover portion) and molten
resin (base portion) are both formed therein. Thus, Masui does
not teach forming a cover portion into a predetermined shape
using a vacuum forming die prior to the resin forming step and
setting the thus formed cover portion on one of the dies of the
press-type die wherein the resin is set and thereafter formed.
In this regard, the examiner relies on the teachings of Suzuki
for showing the use of a combination vacuum and press-type
molding device in forming a decorative-sheet carrying laminated
molding. However, we find that the examiner has failed to
specifically point out how the combined teachings of Masui and
Suzuki would have suggested the use of a vacuum die for
modifying the method of Masui to arrive at the claimed
invention. In our view, the teachings of Masui and Suzuki,
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