Appeal No. 1998-0275
Application No. 08/467,484
transverse direction of orientation of the second layer is
substantially aligned with the transverse direction of
orientation of the first layer" (page 4 of brief, first full
paragraph). On the other hand, we have searched the
examiner's answer in vain for any rationale which explains why
these argued claimed features would have been obvious to one
of ordinary skill in the art within the meaning of § 103. In
addition, appellants contend at page 6 of the brief that
"[t]here is no disclosure of polyethylenimide, as required by
claim 27", whereas the examiner's answer is silent to this
challenge. Consequently, the examiner has failed to establish
a prima facie case of obviousness of claimed features for
which appellants have advanced specific arguments.
Manifestly, this constitutes reversible error.
Based on the foregoing, the examiner's decision rejecting
the appealed claims is reversed.
REVERSED
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