Appeal No. 1997-2829
Application No. 08/456,090
psychological effects (Kreutner, col. 1, lines 42-52; col. 1,
line 67, to col. 2, line 2); and (5) Kreutner strongly
suggests that baclofen can inhibit chemically, mechanically,
or electrically-induced cough (Kreutner, col. 6, lines 45-51).
The examiner further states that "optimization of amounts of
ingredients to be used is deemed within the skill of the
artisan" (Answer, Paper No. 11, paragraph bridging pages 5 and
6).
3. With respect to Group I, claims 1-6, appellant argues
the following:
a. Kreutner is silent respecting the treatment of coughs
induced by ACE inhibitors ( Brief, page 2, line 28, to page 3,
line 4).
However, as set forth in section VI-B2, supra, Kreutner
does not limit the source of the cough. Kreutner strongly
suggests that baclofen can inhibit chemically, mechanically,
and electrically-induced cough (Kreutner, col. 6, lines 45-
51). Further, as discussed, supra, Kreutner discloses that (1)
baclofen has unexpectedly surprising activity as an
antitussive agent (Kreutner, col. 1, lines 65-67); (2)
baclofen has demonstrated cough suppressing activity
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