Appeal No. 2006-0480
Application No. 10/318,260
having the same size as the organic fibers. That assumption is not
supported by Takemura’s disclosure. Takemura merely discloses
premixing organic short fibers with a polymer, which can be
silicone rubber, to obtain organic fiber-reinforced polymer which
can be kneaded into the cover base material (col. 5, lines 52-55).
For the above reasons we conclude that the examiner has not
carried the burden of establishing a prima facie case of
obviousness of the appellants’ claimed invention.
DECISION
The rejection of claims 1, 3, 4 and 6-12 under 35 U.S.C. § 103
over Endo in view of Takemura is reversed.
REVERSED
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