Appeal No. 2000-1006
Application 08/974,148
utilize anti-foaming agents for prevention of excess foaming
created during the application of cleaning solutions.
Examiner’s Answer, page 6. While appellant is correct that
Jackson does teach that “[t]he scrubbing foam enhances the
cleaning activity of the solvent” (Jackson, column 3, lines
24-25), Jackson also teaches that “excessive foaming” is
undesirable (Jackson, column 3, lines 55-66). Accordingly,
we agree that the proposed combination renders claim 10
obvious and the rejection is affirmed.
TIME PERIOD FOR RESPONSE
No time period for taking any subsequent action in
connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR §
1.136(a).
AFFIRMED
BRADLEY R. GARRIS )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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) BOARD OF
)PATENT APPEALS
PETER F. KRATZ ) AND
Administrative Patent Judge )INTERFERENCES
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