Appeal 2006-1400
Application 10/649,128
discloses a protective cover for any protruding, vertically-extending post which
remains when an automobile roof is removed by emergency responders after an
accident. The protective cover has a generally cylindrical outer housing 12 and an
upper housing cover 18. The cover is opposite the other open end or entry orifice
16. The Figure 3 embodiment has a circumscribing conduit 34 with a drawstring
35 therein. A drawstring retention means 38 is provided. The material disclosed is
canvas, nylon fabric or vinyl-coated nylon fabric. Moore differs from the claimed
subject matter in that it does not disclose the exact housing dimensions, and it does
not expressly disclose that the fastener is a spring clip-type fastener.
Romero discloses an exhaust pipe cover for a vertically oriented exhaust
pipe 12 of a truck 10 or similar vehicle. The cover is designed to prevent
precipitation and dirt from entering the exhaust pipe while the truck is not being
operated. Romero has a generally cylindrical outer housing 18, an upper housing
cover 20, and an entry orifice at 22. A conduit, unnumbered, circumscribes the
bottom of the cover and contains a drawstring 32. The drawstring has a retention
means 49, 51 so that the drawstring may be snugged-up to give a tight fit. Romero
is manufactured out of fire retardant material. Romero differs from the claimed
subject matter in that Romero does not have the specific volume claimed, and
Romero does not disclose a spring clip-type fastener.
Spector discloses a ball having an outer cover 10 and an inner balloon 11.
The cover of Spector is pulled tight by a drawstring 14 which is held in position by
a spring clip toggle 16. A button 17 is pressed to release the grip and slide the
toggle along the drawstring. Thus, Spector discloses Appellant’s spring clip.
Spector differs from the claimed invention in that, while it shows a cover 10, the
cover is not so much for article protection as it is to form a playable surface.
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