Appeal No. 1997-3389
Application No. 08/449,956
where R is a C -C alkyl group, and n is an average number of
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ethoxylate groups between about 1-9; (3) between about 0-12
weight percent of water-soluble inorganic potassium salt; and
(4) less than about 5 weight percent of phosphate.
The prior art references relied upon by the examiner on
appeal are:
Boucher et al. (Boucher) 5,180,515 Jan. 19,
1993
Mazzola 5,443,751 Aug. 22,
1995
(effective filing date: March 5, 1993)
All of the appealed claims stand rejected under 35 USC
§ 103 for obviousness in view of either Boucher or Mazzola.
Having carefully considered the entire record in light of
the opposing arguments on appeal, we find that the examiner
has established a prima facie case of obviousness which has
not been overcome by evidence relied upon by appellants.
Accordingly, we shall affirm the examiner's rejection based
upon the teachings of either Boucher or Mazzola.
In particular, we agree with the examiner that both
references disclose powder or granular laundry detergent
compositions which essentially encompass the claimed
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