Appeal No. 2001-0651
Application 08/134,187
endeavor relating to metal token minting, we nonetheless consider
this reference to be analogous prior art because it satisfies the
second prong of the above noted test, i.e., it is reasonably
pertinent to the particular problem with which appellants were
concerned. More specifically, appellants were seeking to provide
a collectible or commemorative item that allows designs to be
included in many forms on the item that are unique to each
promoter, advertiser or business that desires to sell or give
away such items, and wherein the process of manufacturing allows
a portion of the item to be made using traditional printing
operations so that designs can be include on the item that cannot
be created by typical minting or casting operations
(specification, page 6). In addition, it was recognized that the
printed portions of such items would be subject to wear and have
a tendency to be scratched so that the aesthetic benefits thereof
would be short lived. To solve this problem, the printed portion
(disk 30) was placed in a cavity (28) in the item and at least
the printed portion of the item was covered with a protective
coating so as to preserve the appearance of the printed portion
during use. A review of the Bradshaw patent reveals that it
deals with a similar problem.
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