Appeal No. 2005-0484
Application No. 09/888,696
indicate that each of components A, B, and D, as prepared,
contain a significant proportion of solids: Component A-36%
solids (preparation A-1 and A-2); Component B-40% solids
(preparation B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4); Component D-60% solids
(preparation D-1).
Further, components C and E appear to be added to the
composition as solids. Component C may constitute as much as 25%
of the formulation; whereas component E may constitute as much as
3% (col. 12, ll. 44-53).
Additionally, the Yamaki composition may contain a solid
pigment component in amounts as high as approximately 50% by
weight of the composition (col. 13, ll. 3-21).
With the foregoing in mind, it can be discerned that the
Yamaki disclosure does implicitly encompass formulations having a
solids content exceeding 70% by weight.
As explained by the examiner, it would have been prima facie
obvious, within the ambit of 35 U.S.C. § 103, to balance the
amount of solvent and solids in the Yamaki composition to obtain
an optimum formulation especially in view of the recognized need
in the art, as conceded by appellant (specification: p. 1, ll.
12-15), to minimize the volatile organic solvent content of
coating compositions.
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