Appeal No. 1999-2201
Application No. 08/704,063
been expected when employing higher alkenyl groups in component
(A) over the conventional use of vinyl groups (see col. 3, ll.
38-61). This is the same result found by appellants (see the
specification, page 42, ll. 15-22).
For the foregoing reasons, based on the totality of the
record, giving due consideration of appellants’ evidence and
arguments, we determine that the preponderance of evidence weighs
most heavily in favor of obviousness. Accordingly, we affirm
both of the examiner’s rejections.
D. Summary
The rejection of claims 17-22, 24-27, 30-32 and 35-37 under
35 U.S.C. § 103(a) over Kurita and Isobe in view of Hara, JP
‘786, Lee and Keryk is affirmed. The rejection of claims 17-22,
24-27, 30-32 and 35-37 under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) over Keryk in
view of JP ‘786 and Lee is also affirmed.
The decision of the examiner is affirmed.
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