Appeal No. 1998-1775
Application 08/249,611
We do not agree with the examiner. There is no
suggestion to provide a forearm and wrist support which
includes an inner cushion “made of foam having a density which
resists bending” as required by claim 14. Nash does not
disclose that the support is comprised of a material which
resists bending or that the support is comprised of foam.
Martin discloses that the support may be formed of modeling
clay. Although Thomsen discloses that the body of the support
is comprised of foam, Thomsen also discloses that the foam is
non-rigid and resilient. [Col. 2, lines 30 to 33].
In view of the foregoing, we will not sustain the
examiner’s rejection under 35 U.S.C. § 103 of claims 14, 15,
18 and 19.
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