Appeal 2007-1325
Application 10/065,722
1 9. Waterbury describes a tab closure comprising a closure element
2 15' and mounting element 14' connected by a hinge [Fig. 6 16]. col. 2:65
3 through col. 3:3 and col. 4:10-15.
4 10. The embodiment shown in Fig. 6 has a recess 22a of substantially
5 the same shape and depth as the out configuration and thickness of mounting
6 element 14. col. 4:3-6.
7 11. When the free end of closure element 15 is in a folded back
8 condition (see Fig. 2 not reproduced), a user may drink directly from the
9 container without having to discard the closure. col. 3:20-25.
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11 French Patent Application 2,736,620 (hereinafter referred to as “Aichert”)
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14 Aichert Fig. 1—Aichert cup lid with pivoted cover section
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