Interference No. 104,190
SX-9 p30. However, as pointed out by the senior party, the6
specification includes similar language in the description of
the prior art. The prior art Rydell Patent No. 5,352,222 is
described as having “conductive metal blade supports to which
sharpened metal cutting blades are affixed using a
nonconductive epoxy bonding and
spacing layer.” SX-9 p14. The Rydell invention contrasts to
the
involved subject matter in that the supporting structure that
extends back to the pivot and beyond and to which all layers
of the scissors cutting and cauterizing structure are affixed
is on the outside of the laminated member. This is opposite
the disclosed subject matter of the involved junior party
patent wherein the structure that extends back to the pivot
for moving the laminated blade is on the inside surface--the
surface that contacts the other pivoting or stationary blade
6The Parins record and exhibits are herein abbreviated PR
and PX- followed by the appropriate number. Likewise, the
Slater record and exhibits are abbreviated SR and SX-.
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