Appeal 2007-2409
Application 10/034,846
Figure 1 shows a configuration of the diaper assembly of Clear.
Referencing Figure 1, the Examiner finds that the surface area of core 28 is
less than or equal to "about" 50% of the surface area of the article, liner is
24, cover is 26 and "the terminology ‘about’ allows some leeway from the
dimension it describes." (Answer 5.) "With regard to the front edge being
closer to the front end than the back edge is to the back end, see page 13,
lines 12-15 and page 12, line 15-page 13, line 2, as well as the paragraph
bridging pages 6-7" where it is stated that the fit panel may be 1:5 to 2 times
the longitudinal length of the fit panel in the front region. (Answer 5.) With
regard to the stretchability of the cover along substantially the entire length
and/or width thereof, the Examiner refers to elements 32, 34 and 38 of Fig. 1
above, and the sentence in Clear bridging pages 12-13, page 13, line 17 and
page 14, lines 14-15, and 25-33 describing the elasticity of the fit region.
(Answer 5.)
Appellant contends that Clear does not disclose the position of the
front edge of the article and the position of the back edge of the absorbent
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