Appeal Number: 2006-1962
Application Number: 10/133,776
Bainbridge discloses each and every element of claim 1. In particular,
Bainbridge discloses and depicts in Figure 9 a membrane that deforms about an
item (a knee, elbow etc.). As Bainbridge discloses a mesh bag, Bainbridge
discloses each and every element of claims 2 and 22. Bainbridge also discloses
each element of claim 23. In particular, Bainbridge discloses a bag with elements
that occupy up to 90% of the space within the membrane. Bainbridge does not
disclose each and every element of claim 25 because the heat sealable material
which forms the membrane is not self-adherent. Rather, the material of
Bainbridges membrane must be heated before it is adherent.
CONCLUSION AND ORDER
The examiner’s rejection of claims 1, 5, 7 and 24 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b)
as being anticipated by Alivizatos is sustained.
The examiner’s rejection of claims 2 and 22 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) as
being anticipated by Alivizatos is not sustained.
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