In re Cramblet’s Empirical Analysis

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1. ““ * * * ‘Statements in a prior application relied on to prove anticipation must be so clear and explicit that those skilled in the art will have no difficulty in ascertaining their meaning. Where they are so vague, involved, intricate and contradictory that experts disagree radically as to their meaning and, following the instructions given, construct devices differing in fundamental features, it is safe to reject such a document as an anticipation.’ Hillard v. Fisher, etc., Co. (C.C.A.) 159 F. 439 , 441. * * * ””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Turlay