Appeal No. 1997-0110
Application 08/236,258
embedded in the matrix (col. 1, line 62 - col. 2, line 3).
The matrix polymer can be a thermosetting polymer such as a
polyurethane (col. 12, lines 7-14).
Appellant’s claims require that the composite is the same
or substantially the same as one in which the resilient
polyurethane matrix is formed in situ. Yagi teaches that in
the case where the matrix polymer is a thermosetting polymer,
“the reinforcing fiber layer is combined with a monomer or
prepolymer of the thermosetting resin and curing is then
carried out” (col. 14, lines 32-37). This teaching indicates
that the polymer is formed in situ with the reinforcing fiber
layer.
Rejection under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b)
In order for a claimed invention to be anticipated under
35 U.S.C. § 102(b), all of the elements of the claim must be
found in one reference. See Scripps Clinic & Research Found.
v. Genentech Inc., 927 F.2d 1565, 1576, 18 USPQ2d 1001, 1010
(Fed. Cir. 1991).
Regarding appellant’s claim requirement that the matrix
and fibrous components are essentially chemically unbonded to
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