Appeal No. 2006-0672
Application No. 10/112,176
(see Moss, col. 5, ll. 41-45). We also note that Gay teaches annealing of PEKK
samples (col. 5, ll. 38-40; see Example 8, col. 14, ll. 3-7). Denninger specifically
teaches that the pins 68 may be placed in a die mold to be embedded as a molding
material is formed into the dielectric body 30 (col. 7, ll. 14-16).
For the foregoing reasons and those stated in the Answer, we determine that the
examiner has established a prima facie case of obviousness in view of the reference
evidence. Based on the totality of the record, including due consideration of appellants’
arguments, we determine that the preponderance of evidence weighs most heavily in
favor of obviousness within the meaning of section 103(a). Therefore we affirm both
rejections on appeal.
The decision of the examiner is affirmed.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this appeal
may be extended under 37 CFR
§ 1.136(a)(1)(iv)(2004).
AFFIRMED
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