Appeal No. 2000-0605
Application No. 08/803,779
Mueller discloses a multi-layer flexible film for use as
a replacement for PVC in forming pouches to supply liquids
such as medical solutions for parenteral administration.
These pouches should be collapsible, transparent, strong and
capable of resisting high temperatures required for heat
sterilization of their contents. The film comprises a sealant
layer of an ethylene propylene copolymer or modified ethylene
propylene copolymer, a core layer of a very low density
polyethylene and an outer layer of a flexible polyester or
copolyester (copolymer of polyether and polyethylene
terephthalate; a poly-ether-ester). Mueller discloses
blending a high molecular weight stabilizer such as IrganoxTM
1010 available from Ciba-Geigy Corporation into the polyester
or copolyester outer layer prior to extrusion of the film to
limit the migration of extractables from the outer layer into
a medical solution contained in the pouch (col. 3, lines 52-
61).
Rejection (1)
Claim 13, the sole independent claim on appeal, recites a
container for use in an assembly adapted for transferring
medical fluid, wherein the container is made from a
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