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. He also held that in the absence of explicit evidence of prior disclosure of the alloy, an objection of novelty could not be upheld in this case. 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 o18908
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Statutes:
Patents Act 1977 1 2 3 14(3) 14(5)
Intellectual Property
Updated: 20 October 2022; Ref: scu.457061