Appeal 2006-2690
Application 10/101,242
For the foregoing reasons and those stated in the Final Office action
and the Answer we determine that the Examiner has established a prima
facie case of obviousness in view of Long. Based on the totality of the
record, including due consideration of Appellants’ arguments, we determine
that the preponderance of evidence weighs most heavily in favor of
obviousness within the meaning of § 103(a). Therefore we AFFIRM the
rejection of claims 35, 37-41, 44, 47, and 49 under § 103(a) over Long.
F. Summary
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 C.F.R.
§ 1.136(a)(1)(iv)(2004).
AFFIRMED
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PPG INDUSTRIES INC.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEPT.
ONE PPG PLACE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15272
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