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for publication and is not binding precedent of the Board.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 PAUL E. BROKAW
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Appeal 2006-2864
Application 10/211,746
Technology Center 1700
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Decided: March 23, 2007
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Before EDWARD C. KIMLIN, CHARLES F. WARREN, and
LINDA M. GAUDETTE, Administrative Patent Judges.
GAUDETTE, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This is an appeal from the Examiner’s final rejection of claims 1-4
and 11-22, the only claims pending in this application. We have jurisdiction
over the appeal pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 6(b).
Appellant’s invention relates to a method for attaching an object to a
surface using an adhesive, such as double-sided adhesive tape. The bonding
or adhesion of the adhesive to the surface is enhanced by rubbing the surface
with a rubber or soap eraser prior to applying the adhesive tape. According
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