Appeal No. 2004-0749 Page 2
Application No. 09/891,746
BACKGROUND
The appellant's invention relates to a system and method for the evaluation of
pattern arrangements. More particularly, the invention is directed to a display system,
method and product for presenting and manipulating a plurality of substantially discrete
simulated elements incorporating patterns corresponding to patterns to be used on
carpeting or other floor covering or surface covering elements. The discrete simulated
elements may be manipulated independently of one another to simulate various surface
designs and arrangements of potential interest, for example, prior to actual purchase or
installation of the floor covering. The discrete simulated elements are held in place
relative to one another across a support surface in a substantially releasable manner so
as to promote relatively easy manual manipulation and rearrangement by a user of the
system (specification, p. 1). A copy of the claims under appeal is set forth in the
appendix to the appellant's brief.
The prior art references of record relied upon by the examiner in rejecting the
appealed claims are:
Howard 3,530,984 Sept. 29, 1970
Barlett 5,505,620 April 9, 1996
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