Appeal No. 2003-1439
Application No. 09/896,112
The References
In rejecting the claims under 35 U.S.C. § 102(e) and 35
U.S.C. § 103(a), the examiner relies upon the following
references:
Thomas et al. (Thomas) 5,215,080 Jun. 01, 1993
Brink et al. (Brink) 5,697,962 Dec. 16, 1997
Thielemann 6,138,611 Oct. 31, 2000
In formulating the new grounds of rejection, we rely upon the
following references:
De Rosa 4,033,354 Jul. 05, 1977
Buckley 6,086,609 Jul. 11, 2000
Puiello 3,999,521 Dec. 28, 1976
The Rejections
I. Claims 1, 7, 12-14, and 16-18 stand rejected under 35
U.S.C. § 102(e) as being unpatentable over Thomas.
II. Claims 3-6, 8-11, and 15 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C.
§103(a) as being unpatentable over Thomas in view of Brink,
further in view of Thielemann.
The Invention
The invention relates to an ice pack for a horse, which ice
pack is formed from a main panel which fits over the horse’s back
and sides. Ice pockets are formed in the panel. (Appeal Brief,
page 2, lines 8-14).
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