Appeal 2007-2440 Application 10/913,902 (Indentation, paragraphing, and bracketed labels referring to Figure 1B added.) Specification Figure 1B is reproduced below: {Specification Figure 1B is said to depict an embodiment of the claimed invention.}3 The Examiner has relied on the following references as evidence of unpatentability: Miller 3,827,625 Aug. 6, 1974 Kobe 6,004,670 Dec. 21, 1999 B. Findings of Fact The following findings of fact as well as any set out in the Discussion are supported by a preponderance of the evidence of record. To the extent any "finding of fact" is a conclusion of law, it should be so treated. 1. According to the specification, [t]he cohesive layers are typically prepared from polymers that have cohesive properties. Cohesive property is the property of 3 The captions in curly braces following the Figures are provided so the publication of this Decision on the USPTO website complies with Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act: they are not part of the Decision. 3Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next
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