In re Whiting

This is an appeal from the decision of the Board of Appeals of the United States Patent Office affirming the decision of the examiner in denying a patent to appellant upon a design for a dress. The particular dress in question is stated by counsel to be the official uni*1221form of the Girl Scouts of America, and the drawings accompanying the application show a l-piece dress with a box pleat in the back and with a detachable belt. Three patch pockets are shown in front, one on the left breast and two below the belt. There is a rolling collar which has upon the lapels on each side the letters “ G.…