Interference No. 103,322
approach is required to determine if the
testing is sufficient. What is required is
that it be reasonably certain the invention
will perform its intended function in
actual use. The tests must be sufficient
to establish utility beyond probability of
failure, and must be sufficient to give
assurance the device will operate under
normal working conditions for a reasonable
length of time [citations omitted].
Junior Party
The junior party inventor states that at least as
early as September 25, 1989 he became aware that the exhaust
gas tem- perature from the drum into the baghouse was
sometimes too low, causing condensation in the baghouse.
BR3. He further states that at least by October 3, 1989 he4
conceived the concept of locating a baffle plate on a shaft
inside the drum within the veiling aggregate to control
exhaust gas temperature. BR4. BX-1 is a letter addressed
4The Brashears record will be abbreviated BR followed by
the appropriate page number. The Brashears exhibits will be
designated BX- followed by the appropriate exhibit number.
Likewise, the Linkletter record and exhibits will be referred
to as LR and LX- respectively.
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