Interference No. 103,640
The count reads as follows:
COUNT 1
The method of forming a vertical tubular form fill
reclosable bag from a sheet of plastic comprising the steps:
continuously feeding a supply of thin thermoplastic
film from a supply means; wrapping the film into tubular shape
over a filling spout bringing the lateral edges of the film
together in adjacent relationship to form a tube;
feeding a continuous supply of plastic zipper strip
having webs with first and second reclosable pressure inter-
locking members thereon into a space between said film edges;
attaching the webs of said members to the film between said film
edges so that said strip provides the sole means joining said
edges and said strip provides a reopenable closure for a bag
formed of said film; and
wherein said interlocking members are joined by one of
said webs and said one web must be separated for access to the
interior of a bag formed by said film.
The claims of the parties that correspond to the count
are:
Ausnit: Claims 1-19
Inagaki: Claims 11-26
The final hearing was held May 2, 2000. Both parties
submitted main briefs. The junior party submitted a reply brief.
Both parties were represented by counsel at the hearing.
Background
The Interference was declared on June 21, 1996. During
a preliminary motion period, junior party Ausnit filed nine
preliminary motions and Inagaki filed one. The Administrative
Patent Judge (APJ) granted Ausnit Motion 1 for judgment that all
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