Ex Parte Kiraly et al - Page 4

                  Appeal 2007-2415                                                                                         
                  Application 11/200,690                                                                                   

                  2) Birkholz discloses that “[t]he moisture dissipative layer may                                         
                      include a [layer of] moisture activated adhesive such as is commonly                                 
                      used in conventional postage stamps.”  (Birkholz, col. 2, ll. 47-48).                                
                  3) Birkholz discloses that “[t]he moisture dissipative layer may also                                    
                      include a barrier coating that prevents migration of materials through the                           
                      sheet member from the second surface to the first surface.”  (Birkholz,                              
                      col. 2, ll. 51-54).                                                                                  
                  4) Birkholz teaches that removal of a label from the support surface                                     
                      is effected by applying moisture, such as by immersing the label and                                 
                      support surface in water to dissipate the layer of moisture dissipative                              
                      material.  (Birkholz, col. 3, ll. 8-12).                                                             
                  5) According to Birkholz, the sheet member may be constructed of                                         
                      stamp grade paper, polymeric film or metallic foil.  (Claims 5-7).                                   
                  6) Sekiguchi discloses a postage stamp display comprising a postage                                      
                      stamp having an image printed thereon, which may include indicia such                                
                      as the amount of postage and the country of origin.  (Sekiguchi, col. 32,                            
                      ll. 17-26).                                                                                          
                  7) Sekiguchi discloses bonding or molding a rectangular transparent                                      
                      viewing member, such as a lenticular lens, over the front face of the                                
                      stamp.  (Sekiguchi, col. 32, ll. 26-34).                                                             
                  8) According to Sekiguchi, the back of the stamp may include a gum                                       
                      (adhesive) which is activated with moisture, e.g., saliva or water, in                               
                      order to stick the stamp on an envelope.  Alternatively, the back of the                             
                      stamp may include a self-sticking adhesive.  (Sekiguchi, col. 32, ll. 37-                            
                      40).                                                                                                 


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