Appeal No. 2006-0812
Application No. 09/391,294
THE REFERENCE
In rejecting the claims under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b), the
examiner relies upon the following single reference:
Hauck 2,091,315 Aug. 31, 1937
THE REJECTION
Claims 1-2 and 4-5 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) as
being anticipated by Hauck.
THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a siding corner post trim piece,
filled with an insulating material.
DISCUSSION
The Rejection of Claims 1-2 and 4-5 Under 35 U.S.C. § 102 (b)
The examiner has found that Hauck describes a member having a
first and second longitudinally extending portions defining a
cornered inner surface each having a radially outwardly extending
flange. (Rejection dated March 21, 2000, page 7, as applied to
claims 1 and 5; see also Rejection dated May 3, 2000, page 7,
paragraph 12).
As regards Claim 1, the appellants argue that Hauck does not
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