Appeal 2006-2265
Application 10/375,333
We AFFIRM these rejections essentially for the reasons stated in the
Answer, as well as those reasons set forth below.
OPINION
The Examiner finds that Cranston discloses an electrically conductive
paste comprising a polymeric matrix material enclosing particles of nickel or
glass spheres that have an electrically conductive solder alloy coating
(Answer 3). The Examiner further finds that the solder coating of Cranston
is fused since it is made from very low melting point temperature solders,
and the polymeric material of Cranston constitutes a three-dimensional
lattice network of a “third phase,” the particles define a “second phase,” and
the fused solder defines a three-dimensional lattice of a “first phase” (id.).
The Examiner presents similar findings regarding Kang, except that the core
particles of Kang are exemplified as copper (Answer 4-5). The Examiner
finds that both Cranston and Kang differ from claim 12 on appeal in not
requiring that the second phase comprise an organic composition having a
higher melting point than the metal first phase (Answer 3 and 5). Appellants
agree with these findings (Br. 3, penultimate line).
rejection “are essentially the same” (Answer 8, penultimate line). Accordingly, we will consider all the
references in one ground of rejection.
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