Appeal No. 96-0526
Application No. 08/008,291
scattering of broken tube pieces. Suehiro describes Figure 1's
shield 6 and anti-explosion band 2 as prior art. Column 1, lines
10-47. Suehiro’s invention involves combining the shield and
anti-explosion band as shown in Figures 2-5. Column 2,
lines 39-46.
Lill is concerned with shielding a CRT user from
electromagnetic radiation. Column 1, lines 31-44. This is
accomplished with a wire mesh screen 20 covering the entire
viewing area of the CRT’s face 12. Column 2, lines 4-11. An
epoxy adhesive is used to bond elements together. Column 2,
lines 46-57.
DISCUSSION
Claim 1 recites a shield connected to a ground terminal.
Appellants argue that the cited art does not disclose or suggest
a ground terminal connected to a shield. Appeal Brief at 18-19.
The examiner contends that the ground terminal is suggested by
Suehiro’s securing shield 6 to a cabinet with screws and that
Dougherty’s frame 30 is connected to funnel coating 26 which is
electrically connected to ground. Examiner’s Answer at 7. We
agree with appellants.
As pointed out by appellants, Suehiro does not indicate that
the cabinet is conductive or that the connection to the cabinet
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