Appeal 2006-2032 Application 09/891,948 For the above reasons, we conclude that: 1. the combined teachings of Apps ‘279, Hammett, McGrath, and Sauey would not have suggested modifying the low depth bottle case of Apps ‘279 to form the interior columns 30 with a height less than the height of the columns 30 disposed along the sidewalls 12, 14, 16, 18; 2. the combined teachings of Apps ‘793, Hammett, McGrath, and Sauey would not have suggested modifying the low depth bottle case of Apps ‘793 to form the columns 52, 54, 56 with a height less than the height of the pylons 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 along the side walls of the case; and 3. the combined teachings of Apps ‘002, Hammett, McGrath, and Sauey would not have suggested modifying the cross-stacking bottle case of Apps ‘002 to form the interior columns 30 with a height less than the height of the columns 30 disposed along the sidewalls 12, 14, 16, 18. In light of the above, none of the Examiner’s rejections can be sustained. 11Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next
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