Appeal No. 2006-1760
Application No. 09/728,697
that “Underwood does not describe any greater need for improved
cross-direction tear resistance than that supplied by Underwood’s
tear tape” (sentence bridging pages 11 and 12 of principal
brief). However, we are in full agreement with the examiner that
Leseman establishes the obviousness of using fiber reinforced
tear tapes for providing very good cross-direction tear
resistance” (see column 2, lines 26-52 and column 5, line 60 et
seq.).
As a final point, we note that appellants base no argument
upon objective evidence of nonobviousness, such as unexpected
results, which would serve to rebut the prima facie case of
obviousness established by the examiner.
In conclusion, based on the foregoing and the reasons well-
stated by the examiner, the examiner’s decision rejecting the
appealed claims is affirmed.
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