Appeal 2007-1812
Application 10/759,713
the strap to itself. The strap includes at least one pocket into which the
object is placed.” (Specification 2.) The Specification also describes
attaching the pocket to the strap with a fastener, as well as using fasteners to
interconnect additional straps to the first strap (id.)
DISCUSSION
1. CLAIMS
Claims 1-22 are pending and on appeal. With regard to the
obviousness rejection of claims 1-10 and 12-22, the claims have been argued
in two groups (Br. 4 and 6). The claims within each of these two groups
stand or fall together. 37 C.F.R. § 41.37(c)(1)(vii). We will focus on
claims 1 and 16, which are representative and read as follows:
1. A sling holder for holding an object for an extended
period of time against the skin, said sling holder comprising:
a strap having a first end and an opposing end;
a single fastener for coupling and first end to said
second end, said fastener being positioned at said first end and said opposing
second end of said strap and positioned completely within the perimeter of
said strap; and
at least one pocket attachable to said strap.
16. A sling holder for holding an object against the skin, said
holder comprising:
a first strap;
a second strap for adjusting a length of said sling holder,
said second strap being attachable at a first end thereof to said first strap;
a single fastener for coupling a second end of said second
strap to said first strap, said fastener being positioned at said first strap and
said second end of said second strap and positioned completely within the
perimeter of said first and second straps; and
at least one pocket attachable to at least one of said first
strap and said second strap.
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