Appeal No. 2003-1147
Application No. 09/598,580
rather, it is adjusted “in relation to” adjustment of the
adjustable ink zone metering arrangement.
The claims, as drafted, do not limit the claimed method to
one in which the ink is adjusted “in dependence” on the stroke
movement of the distributor roller. Rather, the claims merely
require that the claimed zonal metering be capable of
counteracting ink transfer disturbances caused by the stroke
movement of the distributor roller. We are in agreement with the
examiner that these broad recitations are anticipated by
Thünker’s disclosure of varying lateral stroke of the distributor
roller “in relation to” adjustment of ink zone metering
arrangement when changing from a first to a second print job.
See Examiner’s Answer, page 4.
Accordingly, the rejection is affirmed.
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