The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not
written for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board.
Paper No. 14
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte THOMAS WALTER ODORZYNSKI and JOEL SCOTT SHERMAN
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Appeal No. 2001-0644
Application No. 09/250,204
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ON BRIEF
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Before STAAB, MCQUADE, and NASE, Administrative Patent Judges.
STAAB, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This is a decision on an appeal from the examiner’s final
rejection of claims 52-113, all the claims in the application.
The Invention
Appellants’ invention pertains to an absorbent article, such
as a disposable diaper, for absorbing body fluids and exudates,
such as urine. More particularly, the inventive absorbent
article includes a garment facing surface constructed of a
substantially vapor permeable material that is designed to
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