Appeal No. 1997-1423
Application No. 08/421,025
his solid particles form a fine matt surface which functions
to improve the printability, drawing and typing properties of
the transfer layer) to use Reed’s particles in place of the
abrasive particles in Hare’s transfer sheet, the combined
teachings of the references fail to suggest all the
limitations of the appealed claims. Thus, the subject matter
“as a whole” defined by the appealed claims would not have
been obvious at the time appellant’s invention was made. 35
U.S.C.
§ 103.
The decision of the examiner is reversed.
REVERSED
SHERMAN D. WINTERS )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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