Appeal No. 1999-2365
Application 08/569,999
layer 30. However, in Fig. 6, in addition to layer 21 (not
numbered) and layer 30 there seems to be another layer, with
backing material 79 in between layer 21 and this other layer.
Also, if the second flexible covering 60 is a single layer, it
is not clear how fasteners with backing material 79 can be
applied thereto.4
(iii) Claims 9, 10 and 25 recite litter handles on each of the
first and second flexible coverings. Litter handles on the
first covering are disclosed at page 16, lines 6 to 14, but
reference numbers 34, 36 are not found in the drawings, nor is
it clear where in the drawings the litter handles and parallel
strap portions are located on flexible coverings 20 and 60.
Conclusion
The examiner's decision to reject claims 1 to 12 and
14 to 31 is reversed. Claims 1, 2, 4, 28, 29 and 31 are
rejected pursuant to 37 CFR § 1.196(b), and the application is
remanded to the examiner pursuant to 37 CFR § 1.196(e).
4Fasteners 80, 82 on second covering 60 are disclosed as
constructed similarly to fasteners 70, 72 (page 17, lines 23
to 26).
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