Appeal No. 1999-2630
Application 08/341,464
II. The 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) rejection
Panza, the examiner’s primary reference, discloses a
composite adhesive tape 11 (see Figures 1 and 2) for connecting
opposing edges 30, 35 of a diaper (see Figures 3 through 5).
The tape includes bonded and fastening sections 16 and 17
defined by a fastening tape 12, a target tape 18, a release
tape 21 and a unifying strip 24. The composite tape also
includes a first fingerlift strip 20 positioned between and
extending outwardly of the fastening tape and the target tape
for facilitating separation of the fastening tape from the
target tape, and a second fingerlift strip 23 attached to and
extending outwardly of the target tape for facilitating
separation of the target tape from the release tape.
The appellants have not disputed the examiner’s
determination (see page 6 in the answer) that Panza responds to
all of the limitations in claim 6 except for those relating to
the printed adhesive-inhibiting masking means.
Imsande discloses a tacky floor mat for use in hospitals,
industrial clean areas and like applications to remove loose
particles of dirt, dust and soil from shoes, wheels, etc. The
mat 10 consists of a stack 12 of adhered, peelable sheets 14,
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