Appeal 2007-3992
Application 10/347,867
B. Findings of Fact (FF)
The following findings of fact and any set out in the Discussion are
supported by a preponderance of the evidence of record.
The 867 Application
1. The application on appeal, 10/347,867 ("867 Application"), was filed
22 January 2003.
2. The specification defines a "garniture device" as a "forming device."
(867 Application at ¶ 2, 1:9.)
3. The specification defines a "garniture tongue" as a "forming and
compression surface of a compression mold." (867 Application at ¶ 2, 1:8-
9.)
4. The subject matter on appeal is most readily comprehended in terms
of Figure 1, from the 867 Application, which has been modified, as
explained below (FF 13):
4 Gerhard Hakansson and Guido Quarella, Vorrichtun zum Abstreifen von
Tabakpartikeln von einem Förderer [Apparatus for Stripping off Tobacco
Particles from a Conveyor], EP 0,582,136 A1, published 9 February 1994
(English translation of record provided by the USPTO).
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