Appeal No. 2006-1869
Application No. 10/396,814
in order to realize the benefits of improved sliding
smoothness.3
For the foregoing reasons, 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).
AFFIRMED
Marc L. Caroff )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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Adriene Lepiane Hanlon )
Administrative Patent Judge ) APPEALS AND
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Romulo H. Delmendo )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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3 Though not necessary to our decision , we note , consistent with the examiner’s rationale, that
both Onodera (col. 18, l. 7-15; col. 23, l. 42-4) and Ochi (col. 8, l. 59- col.9, l. 26) explicitly
disclose Sra (or Ra) values for a backcoat layer within the range recited in the instant claims.
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