Appeal No. 1996-3794 Page 2
Application No. 08/212,698
blood component sample. The composition consists essentially of an anionic surfactant, at
least one non-anionic surfactant, a stabilizer and a buffer solution.
THE CLAIMS
Claim 13 is illustrative of appellant’s invention and is reproduced below.
13. A composition for use in the disinfection of a blood or blood component
sample, wherein said sample is contained in a blood bag and wherein said composition
controls hemolysis of and maintains the chemical and physical characteristics of the cells
present in said sample such that said sample can be used for a transfusion, said
composition consisting essentially of, in combination, an anionic surfactant, at least one
non-anionic surfactant, a stabilizer, and a buffer solution.
THE REFERENCES OF RECORD
As evidence of obviousness, the examiner relies upon the following reference.
Hicks et al. (Hicks) “The Lancet” pp. 1422-1423, (Dec. 21/28, 1985).
THE REJECTIONS
Claims 13 through 22 and 26 through 34 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as
being unpatentable over Hicks.
Claims 13 through 22 and 26 through 34 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 112, first
paragraph, as failing to adequately teach how to make and/or use the invention.
Claims 13 through 22 and 26 through 34 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 112,
second paragraph, as being indefinite for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim
the subject matter which applicant regards as the invention.
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