Appeal No. 2003-0869 Application No. 09/692,715 wherein: -R1 is chosen from hydrogen atoms and C2-C5 acyl groups, optionally substituted; -R2 is chosen from hydrogen atoms, C1-C4 alkyl groups, optionally substituted, C1-C4 alkoxy groups, optionally substituted, and amino groups, optionally substituted; -R3 is chosen from hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, C1-C4 alkoxy groups and C1-C4 monohydroxyalkoxy groups; and -R4 is chosen from C1-C4 alkyl groups, in a medium suitable for dyeing. The References In rejecting the claims under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a), the examiner relies upon the following references: Ogawa et al. (Ogawa) 5,334,325 Aug. 02, 1994 Samain et al. (Samain) 5,538,517 Jul. 23, 1996 Audousset et al. (Audousset) 5,769,903 Jun. 23, 1998 Aaslyng et al. (Aasylng) WO97/19998 Jun. 05, 1997 (PCT Patent Application) The Rejections Claims 1-60 and 65 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) as being unpatentable over Ogawa in view of Audousset. 3Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007