Appeal No. 1997-0529 Page 3
Application No. 08/573,884
BACKGROUND
The appellant's invention relates to combinations of
polymeric fibers having low coefficients of friction with
polymeric coatings having high coefficients of friction to
provide a fabric which is more resistant to penetration by
metallic or other objects such as bullets, flechettes,
shrapnel, etc. (specification, p. 1). A correct copy of the
claims under appeal is set forth in the appendix to this
decision.
Claims 18 to 21 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 112,
first paragraph, as the disclosure is enabling only for claims
limited to fabrics comprising high tenacity filaments coated
with polypyrrole or polyaniline coatings.
Claims 18 to 21 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 the appellant regards as the invention.
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