Appeal 2007-2409
Application 10/034,846
permanent deformation and/or does not exhibit a significant retractive
force.” (Id.)
Figure 1 of Roe is reproduced below:
Figure 1 of Roe shows the diaper assembly having elastic leg cuffs
(30) and a stretchable waist band (32). (Roe, col. 6, lines 20-28.) Roe
further describes that its backsheet (outer cover) is flexible, meaning
compliant, and will readily conform to the general shape of the contours of
the body. (Roe, col. 9, lines 15-30). Element 30 of Roe depicts the elastic
leg cuffs which run the entire length of the diaper.
The present Specification states that the outer cover includes a
stretchable fabric layer which can provide an elongation from about 10 to
about 200 percent. (Specification 17.) The stretchable outer cover can also
provide for substantially permanent deformation of about 10 to 100 percent.
(Id.) Furthermore, the extensible outer cover may include necked fabrics,
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