Appeal No. 2006-1701
Application No. 10/334,513
formed of fibers having a circular cross-section” (page 9 of
reply brief, second paragraph). We find clear suggestion from
Dugan’s comparative fabrics being made, like appellants’, from
synthetic, uncoated monofilaments having a grooved-shaped cross-
section. Appellants have advanced no rationale why the
comparative fabrics of Dugan would not have the claimed reduced
air permeability.
In conclusion, based on the foregoing, the examiner’s
decision rejecting the appealed claims is affirmed.
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