Appeal No. 1998-0795
Application No. 08/482,639
Thus, the appealed claims are the only claims remaining in the
application.
The claimed invention is directed to an article for
providing cushioning during shipping. The article is
comprised of multiple plies, one or two plies of which are
wrapped around other plies which have been shaped to form a
pillow-like product. The claimed subject matter may be
further understood with reference to the appealed claims, the
independent claims of which are appended to the reply brief
and the examiner's supplemental answer.
The reference of record relied upon by the examiner as
evidence of anticipation is:
Krueger 5,330,819 Jul. 19,
1994
REJECTIONS
Claims 46 and 54 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b)
as anticipated by Krueger.
Claims 48, 50 through 53 and 55 through 58 stand rejected
under 35 U.S.C. § 112, first paragraph.
OPINION
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