Appeal 2007-1558
Application 10/635,362
SUMMARY OF DECISION
We AFFIRM-IN-PART.
THE INVENTION
Appellant’s claimed invention is directed to a method of storing/recording
writings on a piece of furniture (Specification ¶ 0005). Claim 1, reproduced
below, is representative of the subject matter on appeal.
1. A method for storing handwritten writings, said method comprising
storing said handwritten writings on a piece of furniture, wherein said
furniture comprises a member comprising a surface of a material used to
construct said furniture that is configured to permanently receive said
handwritten writings.
THE REJECTIONS
The Examiner relies upon the following as evidence of unpatentability:
Beck US 533,030 Jan. 22, 18951
McClintock US 668,582 Feb. 19, 1901
Hardin US 1,569,486 Jan. 12, 1926
O’Connor US 3,238,643 Mar. 8, 1966
Greiwe US 6,735,831 May 18, 2004
Hepplewhite Pembroke table, web listing at
www.liveauctioneers.com/items/ 791809.
Merriam-Webster Online dictionary, definitions for “stamp” and “etch.”
1 The Examiner introduced Beck, O’Connor, and the web site listings in the
Answer to provide evidence in support of Official Notice statements made in the
Final Office Action.
2
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