Appeal No. 2001-0651
Application 08/134,187
More particularly, Bradshaw addresses a method of making and
ornamenting a molded object or article of manufacture, such as a
cup, or other container, or a wall ornament or plaque, that
includes a recessed area (17) of predetermined shape in the
exterior of the article wall and a sheet (23) having a picture,
ornament or design thereon secured in the recessed area. The
decorative sheet is then covered with a transparent plastic
material snugly nested and molded into the recessed area
sealingly overlying the sheet (col. 2, lines 1-12). The
transparent plastic material is initially in liquid form and is
flowed into the recess to fill the same and is then dried and
hardened to form a permanent window or lens (29) over the sheet
(23) having a picture, ornament or other design thereon. Note
particularly, column 5, lines 27-68 of Bradshaw and column 6,
lines 1-49 thereof.
Thus, we perceive the Bradshaw reference as being reasonably
pertinent to the particular problem with which appellants were
involved and conclude that it is analogous prior art. As a
further point, we note that it is well settled that in cases
involving relatively simple every-day mechanical concepts, like
those involved in the present application, it is reasonable to
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