Appeal No. 2001-0109
Application 08/871,898
specification Figure 2, see also page 4, lines 14-19, page 4,
line 33 through page 5, line 1 and lines 10-19. The mouth (37
and 39) of the bag (35 and 38) is defined by an encircling lip
of flexible plastic film which is uniform in thickness. See
Appellant’s specification Figure 2, see also page 4, line 33
through page 5, line 1, page 5, lines 10-19, and Appellant’s
Amendment B, Paper No.6, dated June 28, 1999, page 3,
paragraphs 2-3.
The plug (23) has an outward-facing surface with circular
dimensions relative to the mouth (37 and 39) of the bag (35 and
38). In order for the mouth (37 and 39) to be fitted over the
plug (23), the lip of film that defines the mouth must be
stretched. See Appellant’s specification Figures 3 and 4, see
also page 5, lines 10-30, page 6, lines 9-22, and Appellant’s
Amendment B, Paper No.6, dated June 28, 1999, page 3,
paragraphs 2-3. The lip lies stretched over the outer surface
of the plug (26). See Appellant’s specification Figures 3 and
4, see also page 5, lines 10-30, page 6, lines 9-22, and
Appellant’s Amendment B, Paper No.6, dated June 28, 1999, page
3, paragraphs 2-3.
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