Appeal No. 1997-4087 Page 6
Application No. 08/298,375
Myers does teach a structure wherein a plate (18) is
perforated wherein "additional adhesion is achieved
... by means of the excess thermoplastic material,
which penetrates into the holes when the printing
form is pressed, together with the second adhesive
layer ..." (pg. 4 of translation); therefore, Myers
teaches the concept of achieving additional adhesion
wherein it would be within expedient of one of
ordinary skill in the art that to have another
structure with adhesive receiving openings would
further strengthen the adhesion strength between two
structures, and furthermore since it has been held
that to duplicate parts for a multiplied effect
involves, only routine skill in the art.
(Examiner’s Answer at 6-7.)
We agree with the appellant.
Claims 1-10 each specifies in pertinent part the
following limitations:
forming spaced apart adhesive receiving openings
in said orifice plate and said front end surface of
said body portion;
applying a layer of adhesive material between
said front end surface of said body portion and said
rear side surface of said orifice plate;
forcing said orifice plate and said body portion
toward one another in a manner ... causing portions
of said layer of adhesive material to flow into said
adhesive openings in both said orifice plate and
said body portion ....
Claims 11 and 12 each specifies in pertinent part the
following limitations:
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