The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written
for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board.
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte WERNER HOLZL and MARCEL SCHNYDER
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Appeal 2006-2655
Application 10/750,810
Technology Center 1600
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ON BRIEF
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Before MILLS, GRIMES, and LEBOVITZ, Administrative Patent Judges.
LEBOVITZ, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This appeal involves claims to personal care and oral compositions.
The Examiner has rejected the claims as obvious. We have jurisdiction
under 35 U.S.C. § 134. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
The instant application describes the use of oxathiazolones of formula
(1) as antimicrobial ingredients. Specification 1, 5. The compounds are said
to be active against bacteria, yeasts, and molds. Id. They are described as
suitable for use in personal care preparations and cosmetics, including
shampoos, deodorants, and oral compositions. Id. at 5 to 9. They are also
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