Appeal 2006-1453
Application 10/662,344
Neither of the explanations is convincing in view of the claim limitation that
the columns are connected to each of the plate members through each of the
supporting means. For this reason the anticipation rejections on appeal are
reversed. Furthermore, neither Mejlso nor Jaeger can teach or suggest this
feature. Therefore the obviousness rejections on appeal are also reversed.
OTHER ISSUES
Our findings of fact with regard to the Mejlso reference are noted. In
any further prosecution, the Examiner should make findings of fact as to
whether the Mejlso reference is anticipatory of any of the claims on appeal.
CONCLUSION
The Examiner has failed to establish that the cited prior art anticipates
or renders obvious the claimed subject matter on appeal
The rejections of all claims on appeal are reversed.
REVERSED
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