prereduced

To beneficially practice the dyeing process claimed in the '992 patent, the ordinary artisan must have a higher-level perspective, as he must first decide whether it is more efficient to reduce indigo in-house or purchase prereduced indigo and, if prereduced, must then decide whether solid or solution form is preferable . . . the jury's implicit finding of a mere dyer cannot withstand scrutiny on JMOL.

The Federal Circuit Tries to Set the Record Straight on Obviousness Peter Zura 2006

Instead, it allowed a dyer to pour prereduced indigo solution directly into a dyebath and commence dyeing immediately.

The Federal Circuit Tries to Set the Record Straight on Obviousness Peter Zura 2006

To beneficially practice the dyeing process claimed in the '992 patent, the ordinary artisan must have a higher-level perspective, as he must first decide whether it is more efficient to reduce indigo in-house or purchase prereduced indigo and, if prereduced, must then decide whether solid or solution form is preferable . . . the jury's implicit finding of a mere dyer cannot withstand scrutiny on JMOL.

Archive 2006-10-01 Peter Zura 2006

Instead, it allowed a dyer to pour prereduced indigo solution directly into a dyebath and commence dyeing immediately.

Archive 2006-10-01 Peter Zura 2006