Appeal 2007-1925
Application 09/391,869
Findings of Fact Relating to Anticipation
1. Michlin discloses a pocketed insert with a front ply having a single
thickness secured to a back ply having a single thickness to form a
pocket (Michlin, col. 2, ll. 37-46, Figs. 1 and 2).
2. Michlin discloses that the pocketed insert is “of multi-ply construction
with a back ply, a front ply disposed over the back ply to define a
pocket and at least one insert ply in the pocket” (Michlin, col. 1,
ll. 32-35).
3. “In other cases, one or more inserts may be provided within the
pocket and may extend slightly out of the pocket in order to be
manually grasped and removed.” (Michlin, col. 1, ll. 48-51). Thus,
Michlin teaches that one or more insert plies optionally may be
inserted in, but are separate from, the pocket.
4. The pocket of Michlin is shown and described as having an opening
facing toward the binding (Michlin, col. 2, ll. 53-55, Figs. 1 and 2).
5. Michlin also teaches that the back surface of the back ply can be
preprinted with reply address information and postal indicia so as to
be conveniently mailed (Michlin, col. 3, ll. 15-18). Michlin does not
specify whether the back ply can be preprinted before assembly of the
pocket insert or after assembly into the pocket insert but before
binding into the book (Michlin passim).
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