Appeal 2007-4316
Application 09/911,268
(the oligomerization index N is 0.85 in D.1 versus 1.1 in formula (V) of the
268 Application). (Eckel 930 at 12:15–28.)
14. Polycarbonate compositions taught by Eckel 930 comprise an
additional component F, which is finely divided inorganic compounds such
as AlO(OH) (aluminum oxide hydroxide). (Eckel 930 at cols. 9–10.)
15. According to Eckel 930, component F "equalizes" the disadvantage of
poorer flame proofing caused by the use of oligophosphate D.1. (Eckel 930
at 13:Table 1 and ll. 45–58.)
16. Eckel 930 does not describe how oligophosphate D.1 was prepared or
whether it was purified.
Gaggar and Castelnuovo
17. We do not find it necessary to describe Gaggar or Castelnuovo
separately.
The Rejections and Counterarguments
18. The Examiner finds that Eckel 930 anticipates or renders obvious the
claimed subject matter because all the components are taught. (Answer
at 4.)
19. In particular, the Examiner finds that phosphorus compound D.1
meets oligomer formula (I). (Answer at 4.)
20. The Examiner reasons that "[s]aid compound D.1 has a definite
chemical structure and thus is [free] from [/] of other homolog or derivative.
Therefore, said compound D.1 meets the instant phosphorous compound
having less than 1 wt% of isopropenyl phenylphosphate." (Answer at 4.)
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