Appeal No. 2000-0807
Application No. 08/971,647
dimensioned to be insertable into the ear to effectively shield
the ear from extraneous sounds . . ., and said finger thimble
being dimensioned to conform to the index finger so that it is
insertable into the ear of the user."
Blonder discloses that both the microphone and also the
earphone are to be located on the strap or wristband. Therefore,
Blonder does not cure the deficiencies of Saksa. Consequently,
we cannot sustain the obviousness rejection of claim 1 and its
dependents, claims 2 through 12 and 15.
CONCLUSION
The decision of the examiner rejecting claims 1 through 12
and 15 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 is reversed.
REVERSED
KENNETH W. HAIRSTON )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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)) BOARD OF PATENT
LEE E. BARRETT ) APPEALS
Administrative Patent Judge ) AND
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ANITA PELLMAN GROSS )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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