Ex Parte Storey et al

Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Jun 27, 2017

12706315 (P.T.A.B. Jun. 27, 2017)

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APPLICATION NO. FILING DATE FIRST NAMED INVENTOR ATTORNEY DOCKET NO. CONFIRMATION NO.
12/706,315 02/16/2010 Daniel M. Storey IFC.l 13USCIP 1433
23557 7590 06/29/2017
SALIWANCHIK, LLOYD & EISENSCHENK
A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
PO Box 142950
GAINESVILLE, FL 32614
EXAMINER
KASSA, TIGABU
ART UNIT PAPER NUMBER
1619
NOTIFICATION DATE DELIVERY MODE
06/29/2017 ELECTRONIC
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PTOL-90A (Rev. 04/07)
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Ex parte DANIEL M. STOREY, LUKE J. RYVES, and
BARBARA S. KITCHELL1
Appeal 2016-001854
Application 12/706,315
Technology Center 1600
Before ULRIKE W. JENKS, JOHN E. SCHNEIDER, and
TIMOTHY G. MAJORS, Administrative Patent Judges.
JENKS, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This is an appeal under 35 U.S.C. § 134(a) involving claims directed
to a titanium coating on a silicone surface. The Examiner rejects the claims
as anticipated. We have jurisdiction under 35 U.S.C. § 6(b).
We AFFIRM.
1 According to Appellants, the real party in interest is Metascape LLC.
Appeal Br. 1.
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STATEMENT OF THE CASE
Claims 1—5 and 7—10 are on appeal, and can be found in the Claims
Appendix of the Appeal Brief. Claim 1 is representative of the claims on
appeal, and reads as follows (emphasis added):
1. A nanoparticulate adherent hydrophobic ion plasma
deposited 10-40 nm size particulate titanium coating on a
smooth silicone surface wherein the coating is more resistant to
cell adhesion compared to an uncoated smooth silicone surface
and has at least an order of magnitude lower cell density than a
nanoparticulate titanium surface coating on an ultra high
molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) or
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) surface.
The following grounds of rejection are before us for review:
Claims 1—5 and 7—10 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(a) as being
anticipated by Ogawa.2
Claims 1—5 and 7—10 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(e) as being
anticipated by Ogawa.
Anticipation
Since both of these rejections rely upon the teaching of Ogawa
regarding the titanium coating on a silicone surface, the same issue is
dispositive for both of these rejections, so we will consider the rejections
together.
The Examiner finds that Ogawa teaches medical implants that have a
nanostructure surface. See Non-Final Act. 3. Ogawa teaches that the
2 Ogawa, W02006/102347 A2, published Sept. 28, 2006, claiming priority
to US Provisional Application No. 60/664,243 having a filing date of
Mar. 21,2005.
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nanostructure can be applied by plasma spray and teaches titanium coatings
and silicone substrates. See Non-Final Act. 3. The Examiner finds that “the
device of Ogawa comprising a silicone substrate with a titanium surface
would inherently resist adhesion of cells including those listed in instant
claims 3-4 since it is exactly the same material as the instantly claimed
invention.” Non-Final Act. 3^4.
Appellants contend that “[n]o coated substrates are described [in
Ogawa] that have titanium nanoparticulates deposited on and adhered to a
smooth silicone surface.” Appeal Br. 3. Appellants contend that “Ogawa
clearly teaches that any substrate surface must be microstructured before
attempting to deposit a nanorough titanium coating.” Appeal Br. 4.
Ogawa teaches that “[p]rior to the nano-structuring described above,
the substrate is subject to surface treatment to generate a microstructure on
the surface of the substrate. Such surface treatment can be any suitable
chemical or physical treatment or treatments capable of creating a
microstructure on the substrate surface.” Ogawa 9:11—14. We agree with
Appellants that Ogawa teaches applying coatings onto previously
microstructured surfaces. The question is, can a microstructured or
nanostructured surface be considered smooth, in other words, what is
encompassed by the term smooth?
We begin with claim construction of the term “smooth,” giving the
claims their broadest reasonable interpretation consistent with the
Specification. In re Hyatt, 211 F.3d 1367, 1372 (Fed. Cir. 2000).
The Examiner finds that the term “smooth is not defined the
Specification.”
[A] smooth silicone substrate is so generic that it could be
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micro-structured, nanostructured, macrostructured, previously
engineered, previously not engineered etc. The smoothness of
the surface could be in the micro, macro, or nano level. One of
ordinary skill in the art would recognize that both a nano
roughened and a micro roughened surface can be smooth. The
smoothness of the surface is relative.
Ans. 7; see Non-Final Act. 9.
Appellants contend that not only is the term “smooth” used in the
Specification but also provides a description, citing to paragraphs 40 and 72
of the Specification for support. Appeal Br. 4. These cited paragraphs read
as follows:
Silicone sheets, bars and strips were purchased from McMaster-
Carr (Aurora,, OH 44202-8087) as Material Type NSP certified
silicone rubber bar sheets, bars or strips without backing, with a
thickness of 114", temperature range of -75° F to +400° F,
smooth finish meeting FDA and NSF, FDA compliant and NSF
51 certified, sold under part number 5827T34.
Spec. 140
Smooth silicone substrates were purchased from McMaster-Carr
(Aurora, OH). Tests 1-31 (Table 1) were conducted on titanium
coated smooth silicone surfaces after 7 days incubation with GF
and/or PLC cells. Test 32 is a control measuring change in cell
adhesion on untreated smooth silicone surfaces after incubation
for 7 days.
Spec. 172. We agree with Appellants that theses paragraphs use the word
“smooth,” however, nothing recited in these paragraphs provides any
support to define how smoothness is measured or assessed. In other words,
a recitation of the word without further details does not provide any
limitation as to what is encompassed by this term.
We have reviewed the cited passages and agree with the Examiner
that these passages do not provide insight into what is encompassed by the
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term “smooth.” The reference to the NSF 51 certification in paragraph 40 of
the Specification at best tells us that the material is food grade silicone.
Being food grade silicone, however, does not tell us about the surface
structure. The same is true with reference to the silicone substrate purchased
form McMaster-Carr, there are no additional details of that material
disclosed in the record as well.
Accordingly, finding no evidence in this record that the Examiner’s
interpretation in light of the Specification is unreasonable, we agree with the
Examiner that broadest reasonable interpretation of the term “smooth”
would encompass microstructures and nanostructures that are so fine that
they would be perceived as smooth. See Ans. 7.
Based on our finding that the Examiner has reasonably interpreted
“smooth” as encompassing microstructures and nanostructures, we agree
with the Examiner’s factual findings and conclusion, as set out in the Non-
Final Action and Answer which we adopt and incorporate herein by
reference. We agree with the Examiner that Ogawa teaches applying
titanium particles onto silicone substrates. In re Best, 562 F.2d 1252, 1255
(CCPA 1977) (where the claimed and prior art products are identical or
substantially identical, or are produced by identical or substantially identical
processes, the PTO can require an applicant to prove that the prior art
products do not necessarily or inherently possess the characteristics of his
claimed product).
Appellants also contend that “one [of skill in the art] would not expect
to achieve a nanorough adherent titanium coating on smooth silicone.”
Appeal Br. 6.
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We are not persuaded as Appellants do not provide a sufficient
evidentiary basis that shows titanium coatings would not be expected to stick
to smooth silicone surfaces, or that shows when titanium is coated onto a
smooth silicone surface as opposed to a rough silicone surface, cells would
be able to perceive the difference in these two structures. Appellants fail to
identify any evidentiary basis on this record that rebuts the Examiner’s
reasoning that microstructure or nanostructure surfaces would not be
considered smooth.3,4 In re Geisler, 116 F.3d 1465, 1471 (Fed. Cir. 1997)
(Argument of counsel cannot take the place of evidence).
Appellants contend that “the titanium coating on silicone, but not on
other polymer substrates, attracts significantly fewer cells when used on
silicone implant surfaces, compared with titanium coatings on other
substrate surfaces.” Appeal Br. 6.
These arguments are also unpersuasive because the rejection is based
on anticipation and not obviousness, so consideration of unexpected results
are not considered. Even if such information would be applicable to the
present rejection we note that there is no comparison to the closest prior art,
a titanium coating on a micro structured silicone surface as taught in Ogawa.
3 Smooth: Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or
projections; even; having a fine texture. The Free Dictionary,
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/smooth (last accessed June 22, 2017).
4 We agree with the Examiner that, without an evidentiary basis or sufficient
explanation that provides a standard of measurement, whether something is
considered “smooth” is a matter of perception. See Ans. 7; see Non-Final
Act. 9. For example, comparing by touch 60, 100, 400 grit sand paper and
plain paper, one would perceive the 60 and 100 grit sandpaper to be rough
while the 400 grit sand paper and regular paper would be perceived as
smooth.
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SUMMARY
We affirm the anticipation rejections of claim 1 under 35 U.S.C.
§§ 102(a) and (e) by Ogawa. Claims 2—5 and 7—10 were not separately
argued and fall with claim 1. 37 C.F.R. § 41.37 (c)(l)(iv).
No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with
this appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R. § 1.136(a).
AFFIRMED
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SmOOth (smooth)
adj. smooth-er, smooth-est
1.
a. Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. See Synonyms at love
b. Free from waves or disturbances; calm: The take is smooth today.
2.
a. Free from hair, whiskers, or stubbie: /e/1 his smooth cheek after the close shave.
b. Having a short dense fiat coat. Used of dogs.
3.
a. Having a fine texture: a smooth fabric.
b. Having an even consistency: a smooth pudding.
c. Having an even or gentie motion or movement: a smooth hde.
4. Having no obstructions or difficulties: a smooth operation; a smooth trip,
5. Easy-going; serene: a smooth temperament.
6. Not sharp or bitter in taste: a smooth wine.
7. Deiicateiy pieasing to the ear; not harsh or grating: a smooth voice.
8. ingratiatingly poiite and agreeabie: known for his smooth remarks,
v. smoothed, smoothing, smoothes
v. tr.
1. lb make (something) even, level, or unwrinkied: smoothed the fabric with an iron.
2. To rid of obstructions, hindrances, or difficulties: a reel estate agent who smoothed the process of applying far a
3. To soothe or tranquiiize; make cairn: 77/e president tried to smooth over the hurt footings of the disputing factions.
4. lb cause to appear less harsh or severe than is the case: Don't try to smooth over their faults.
v.intr.
To become smooth.
1. The act of smoothing.
2. A smooth surface or part.
[Middle English soothe, from Old English smoth.]
smooth'er n.
smoothly adv.
smoothness n.
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n.
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smooth (smu:6)
adj
1. resting in the same plane: without bends or irregularities
2. silky to the touch: smoot/: ve.'ver.
3. lacking roughness of surface; fiat
4. tranquil or unruffled: smooth temper,
5. lacking obstructions or difficulties
8.
a. suave or persuasive, esp as suggestive of insincerity
b. (in combination): smooth-tongued.
7, (Bioiogy) (of the skin) free from hair
8, of uniform consistency: smooth better.
9, not erratic; free from joifs: smooth driving.
10, (Brewing) riot harsh or astringent: a smooth wine.
11, having all projections worn away: smooth tyres,
12, (Mathematics) maths (of a curve) differentiable at every' point
13, {Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics without preliminary or simultaneous aspiration
14, gentle to the ear; flowing
15, {General Physics) physics (of a plane, surface, etc) regarded as being frictioniess
adv
in a cairn or even manner; smoothly
vb {mainly tr)
18, (often foil by: down) to make or become flattened or without roughness or obstructions
17, {often foil by: out or away) to take or rub (away) in order to make smooth: she smoothed out the creases in her
dress,
18, to make calm; soothe
19, to make easier: smooth his path.
20, (Electrical Engineering) electrical engineering to remove alternating current ripple from the output of a direct current
power supply
21, obsolete to make more polished or refined
n
22, the smooth part of something
23, the act of smoothing
24, (Tennis) tennis squash badminton the side of a racket on which the binding strings form a continuous line. Compare
. -‘?"7
25, (Squash & Fives) tennis squash badminton the side of a racket on which the binding strings form a continuous line.
Compare rough27
28, (Badminton) tennis squash badminton the side of a racket on which the binding strings form a continuous line.
Compare rough27
[Old English smoth; related to Old Saxon mathmundi gentle-minded, smothi smooth]
smoothable adj
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smooth (srnud)
adj. smoother, smoothest,
adv., v,
n, adj.
1. free from projections or unevenness of surface.
2. generally flat or unruffled, as a cairn sea.
3. free from hairs or a hairy growth: a smooth cheek.
4. of uniform consistency; free from lumps, as a sauce.
5. allowing or having an even, uninterrupted movement or flow: a smooth rids.
S. easy and uniform, as the working of a machine.
7. having projections worn away: a smooth hre.
8. free from hindrances or difficulties: a smooth (Jay at the office.
9. undisturbed, tranquil, or equable, as the temper; serene.
10. elegant, easy, or polished: a smooth manner
11. ingratiatingiy polite; suave: a smooth tatker,
12. free from harshness; mellow, as wine.
13. not harsh to the ear, as sound.
adv.
14. in a smooth manner; smoothly,
v.t
15. to make smooth of surface, as by scraping, planing, or pressing.
18, to remove (projections, ridges, wrinkles, etc.) in making something smooth (often foi. by away or out).
17, to free from difficulties.
18, to remove (obstacles) from a path (often foi. by away).
19, to make more polished, elegant, or agreeable,
20, to tranquilize. cairn, or soothe.
21, Math, to simplify {an expression) by substituting approximate or certain known values for the variables.
22, smooth over, to make seem less severe, disagreeable, or irreconcilable.
n.
23, the act of smoothing.
24, something that is smooth; a smooth part or place.
[before 1050; (adj.) Middle English smothe, late Old English smoth]
smooth'er, n.
smoothly, adv.
smoothness, n.
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smooth
Fast participle: smoothed
Gerund; smoothing
I Imperative ▼ I
imperative
smooth
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smooth
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Thesaurus Legend: Sc Synonyms *---> Related Words F Antonyms
Noun 1. smooth - the act of smoothing; ”he gave his hair a quick smooth"
<■■■> accomplishment, achievement - the action of accomplishing something
Verb 1. smooth ~ make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; “smooth the surface of the wood"
St smoothest
- strip - remove the thread {of screws)
v change surface - undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface
launch - smooihen the surface of; 'launch piaster”
<----> rake - ievei or smooth with a rake; "rake gravei"
o~> plane - make even or smooth, with or as with a carpenter's plane; "plane the top of the door"
<■■■> float - make the surface of ievei or smooth; "float the piaster"
e v sand, sandpaper - rub with sandpaper; "sandpaper the wooden surface"
v sandblast - giind with a sandblast; "sandblast the facade of the building”
file - smooth with a file; "file one's fingernails"
<----> gloss over, skate over, skimp over, slur over, smooth ovor - treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
^ roughen - make rough or rougher; "roughen the surfaces so they will stick to each other"
2. smooth - make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
iv polish, smoother, shine
e -r beautify, fsnclfy, prettify, embellish - make more beautiful
+-*■ Slmomse, Slmomse - polish with wax; "The motorcycle has been Simonized*
sleek, sbek * make slick or smooth
<----> burnish, furbish, buff - polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; “buff my shoes"
gloss - give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
3. smooth - free from obstructions; "smooth the way towards peace negotiations"
si smooth out
disembarrass, rid, free - relieve from; “Rid the house of pests"
Adj. 1. smooth - having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities; "smooth skin"; "a smooth
tabletop"; “smooth fabric"; “a smooth road"; "wafer as smooth as a mirror"
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even - being level or straight or regular arid without variation as e.g, in shape or texture; or being in the same
plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with); "an even application of varnish"; "an even floor";
"the road was not very even"; "the picture is even with the window"
•• Ironed - {of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
<••••> floe - of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles; “wood with
a fine grain"; "fine powdery snow"; "fine rain"; "batiste is a cotton fabric with a fine weave”; "covered with a fine film
of dust"
< - slippery, slippy - causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide; “slippery sidewalks"; "a slippery bar of
soap"; "the streets are still slippy from the rain”
# rough, unsmooth - having or caused by an irregular surface; "trees with rough bark"; "rough ground"; "rough
skin”; "rough blankets"; "his unsmooth face"
2. smooth - smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication; "he was too politic to
quarrel with so important a personage"; "the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology
for the error"
ss politic, suave, bland
<----> diplomatics!, diplomatic - using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or
people; "the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject"
3. smooth - of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth
e v phytolopy, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
onsebdivldsd, simple - (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
compound - composed of more than one part; “compound (eaves are composed of several lobes; "compound
flower heads"
rough - of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped
4. smooth - smooth and unconstrained in movement; "a long, smooth stride"; "the fluid motion of a cat": "the liquid
grace of a ballerina"
si fluent, fluid, liquid
graceful - characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
5. smooth - (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected; "a legato passage"
legato
music. - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and
continuous manner
8. smooth - of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence; "a smooth ride”
^ bumoy loi
rough ride"
oq ioltv py, rocky, rough - causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; "a
7. smooth - lacking obstructions or difficulties; "the bill’s path through the legislature was smooth and orderly"
easy - posing no difficulty; requiring tittle effort; "an easy job"; "an easy problem”; “an easy victory"; "the house
is easy to heat"; "satisfied with easy answers"; "took the easy way out of his dilemma"
8. smooth - (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and
the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky”; "a
smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water"
placid, tranquil, unruffled, still, quiet
<■■■> calm - {of weather) free from storm or wind; "calm seas”
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adjective
1. ©even, Isve^, flat, plane, pl&irt, flush, horizontal, onwrlnkled a smooth surface
even Is rough, Irregular, uneven, bumpy, Inmpy
2. ©: polished, shiny, glossy, silky, velvety, glassy, mirroNike The flagstones were worn smooth by
centuries of use.
sleek ^ rough, coarse, abrasive, sharp. Jagged
3. ©; hairless, clean-shaven, smooth-shaven H/s baby-smooth skin might never have felt a razor
4 wcsmy, velvety, whipped Continue whisking until the mixture looks smooth and creamy,
S. mellow, pleasant, mild, soothing, bland, agreeable This makes the flavour much smoother
C\ flowing, steady, fluent, regular, uniform, rhythmic This exercise is done in one smooth motion,
0. salro, peaceful, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unruffled, equable This was only a brief upset in their smooth
lives.
calm ^'troubled, nervous, disturbed, uneasy, turbulent, troublesome, agitated, ruffled, edgy, excitable, antsy
(informal)
8. id easy, straightforward, trouble-free, effortless, untroubled, well-ordered ..4 number of problems maned the
smooth running of this event.
3. si: suave, slick, persuasive, urbane, silky, glib, facile. Ingratiating, debonair, anetnoas, smarmy (Brit, informal)
Twelve extremely good-looking, smooth young men have been parked as finalists.
verb
1. is flatten, level, press, plane, Iron She stood op and smoothed down her hock.
2. Hi: spread, rub, smear She smoothed the lotion across h/s shoo/der b/adea.
3. Us ease, aid, assist, facilitate, pave the way, make easier, help along, iron out the difficulties of smootNng the
path towards a treaty
ease ^ hamper, exacerbate, aggravate, binder, make worse
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © Harper Collins Publishers 1995, 2002
SmOOth adjective
1. Having no irregularities, roughness, or indentations;
llll even, flat, flush, level, planar, plane, straight,
2. Free from severity or violence, as in movement:
©: balmy, delicate, taint, gentle, mild, soft,
3. Posing no difficulty:
©easy, effortless, facile, simple,
iiii Informal: snap.
idioms: easy as ABC, easy as falling off a log, easy as one-two-three, easy as pis, like taking sandy from a
baby, nothing to It.
4. Effortlessly gracious and tactful in social manner:
©i bland, suave, urbane.
5. Marked by facility, especially of expression:
■©easy, effortless, flowing, fluent, fluid, graceful.
verb
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1. To make even, smooth, or level:
men, Hat, Hatton, level, plane, straighten.
2. To bring to perfection or completion:
as perfect, polish, refine.
idiom; smooth off the rough edges.
phrasal verb
smooth over
To bring {something} into a state of agreement, or accord:
hi reconcha, rectify, resolve, settle, straighten out.
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smooth [smu:6]
A. ADJ {smoother {compas) (smoothest (super!)})
1. (= not rough) [surface, stone] -*• I Iso; [skin\ -* a nave, terse; [hair] -* a nave; [road] -»ilace, parejo (esp
LAm); [sea, lake] -* tranquil©, en callma
the flagstones had been worn smooth by centuries of use --> ias iosas estaban lisas par siglos de use
fora smoother shave, use Giilinsm —> para un afeltado spared©, nsa Gillinson
as smooth as a baby's bottom seave como la plel de un bebs
to be as smooth as silk or satin ser suave como ia seds
the sea was as smooth as glass -* la mar estaba lisa como un espejo
2. (= not lumpy) [paste, sauce] -» sin grum©s
3. (= not jerky) [running of engine, takeoff, landing, motion] -* suave, parejo (esp LAm): [crossing, flight] -*
been©; [breathing] —> regular
extra roads to ensure the smooth flow of fraffic -> mas earreteras para asegurar un trade© fluid©
be tit his pipe without intemupting the smooth flow of bis speech --> encsndlo su pipe sin mterrnmplr ei bil© de
su narraclon
this ear gives a very smooth ride -> en este coehe se vlaja may sdmod©
4. (= trouble-free) [transition, takeover] -* sin problemas, poco conflicts®©; [journey] -* sirs problemas, sirs
somplscacloces
the smooth passage of a bill through Parliament —> ia sosegada discuss©© de un pmyecto d® lay an el
parlamenlo
Ida smooth running of a company --> la flu Ida gestson de una empresa
5. (= mellow) [flavour; whisky, cigar, voice, sound] > suave
8. (= polished) [style] -> fluid®, snavs; [performance] -> fluid©
7. (pej) (= slick) [person] -> aalamero; [manner] -* experls'rserstado
berseaih the smooth exterior he’s rather insecure -* bap ese air® experimented©, es bastante Inseguro
fee smooth talk of the salesman ia labia del vendedor
to Pe a smoeff? lafeer -*• terser pleo de ore
see also operator 2
B. VT
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1. (- flatten) (also smooth down} [+ hair, clothes, sheets, piece of paper] adsar
she smoothed her skin --> se sdso !a falda
to smooth one's hair back from one's forehead --> alisarse el pate retirandolo de la frente
see flat A2
2. (= polish) (also smooth down) [+ wood, surface] -*• fijar, padr
3. (= soften) [+ skin] -> suavtaar
to smooth awm wrinkles > haem desapareem las art-ages, edmiaar ias amsgas
4. (- make easy) [+ transition] faetdfar; [+ process] -> sumkzar
to smooth the path or way for sih/sh --> sdsoar ei cam In© para algo/a aign
fa smooth ra/af/ons --> Umar ssperetsas
5. (= rub) to smooth cream into one's skin -* imtarsa crema ea la plat
C. N
see rough C3
smooth down VT + ADV
1. (- flatten) [+ hair, sheet, covers, clothes] -> adsar; [+ surface, road] aitanar, tgaafar
2. (~ polish) [+ wood, surface] If Jar, pndr
3. {- pacify) [+ person] aptssar
smooth out VT + ADV
1. (= flatten) [+ fabric, creases, dress] —> adsar: [+ road surface] -* apianar, adaaar
2, (fig) [+ problem] -* sohmimmr, resolver; [+ difficulties] -» adaaar; [+ anxieties] -» dtsspsr
to smooth things out -* it mar las aspereaas
smooth over VT ■+■ ADV
1. (Sit) {■!■ soli] adastar; [+ wood] -»fijar, pudr
2- (fig) [+ difficulties] -»adanar; [+ differences] resofver
to smooth things over ->■ If mar ias asperesas
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2006 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971.1988 © HarperCoiiins Publishers 1992,
1993, 1S96, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
smooth (smu.d) adjective
1. having an even surface; not rough. Her skin is as smooth as satin imo
2. without lumps. Mix the ingredients to a smooth pasts,homogeneo
3. (of movement) without breaks, stops or jolts. Did you have a smooth flight from New YorkTtmnqmlo, ers calms
4. without problems or difficulties, a smooth journey; His progress towards promotion was smooth and rapid, si a
protidemss/meonverbentes
5. (too) agreeabie and pleasant in manner etc. I don't trust those smooth salesmen.amtamsm, mefos©
verb
1. (often with down, "-out etc) to make (something) smooth or fiat. She toed to smooth the creases out.adsar
2. (with into or over), to nth (a liquid substance etc) gently over (a surface): Smooth the moisturizing cream into/over
your face and neck.asp&rck
‘smoothers verb
to make smooth, adsar
‘smoothly adverb
The piano landed smoothly; The meeting went very smoothly, suavsmenis
‘smoothness noun
dsara
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 & Dseiscsnariess Ltd.
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Multilingual Translator © HarperCoBns Publishers 2009
a. iiso-a; [cutis] suave, teraoa, dellcado-a.
Ersglish-Sparsish Medical Dictionary © Fariex 2012
adj {surface) liso; (skin, etc.) suave, terso, iiso; (hair) liso, suave; to make {something) — aiisar (a/go); vl
(dent, etc.) aiisar
English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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