Komatsu Ltd (Patent) O/188/08: IPO 30 Jun 2008

IPO The application related to a double-layered sintered sliding member used for a connecting device, such as a thrust bearing, of a construction machine. The invention was characterized by compositional features of the alloy used. The hearing officer held that the characterization by means of percentage components of constituents present in a martensite phase was did not involve unusual parameters and was not overly broad. Further, he found that the specification was sufficient to enable reproduction of the invention. The application was remitted to the examiner for further processing.

Judges:

Mr J Elbro

Citations:

[2008] UKIntelP o18808

Links:

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Statutes:

Patents Act 1977 14(3) 14(5)

Intellectual Property

Updated: 20 October 2022; Ref: scu.457060