Appeal No. 1998-2610 Page 12 Application No. 08/451,950 hearing protection earplug comprised of materials with embedded metallic particles ...." Therefore, we reverse the rejection of claims 18 and 19 as anticipated by Tokarz. CONCLUSION In summary, the rejection of claim 18 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) as anticipated by Yoshii is reversed. The rejections of claims 18 and 19 under § 102(b) as anticipated by Tokarz and under 35 U.S.C. § 102(a) as anticipated by Yoshimi are also reversed.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007