Appeal 2006-3011
Application 10/123,110
attaches no criticality to the general orientation of the flakes of iridescent
material. Hence, we find that it would have been an obvious matter of design
choice to orient the flakes in accordance with the desired appearance.
As a final point, we note that Appellant bases 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, the Examiner's decision
rejecting the appealed claims 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)(iv)(effective Sept.
13, 2004).
AFFIRMED
cam
BIRCH, STEWART, KOLASCJ & BIRCH
P. O. Box 747
Falls Church, VA 22040-0747
6
Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6
Last modified: November 3, 2007