Appeal 2007-2582
Application 10/800,652
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Appellants disclose an electrical accessory that functions as an
electrical extension cord. (Spec. 6, ll. 27-30).
2. The electrical accessory allows for an electrical connection from an
appliance to be connected thereto through a plug. (Fig. 1, elements 2, 4, &
6).
3. The electrical accessory has a main body and an electric cord
having two plugs. (Specification 7: 5-12; Fig. 1, elements 8, 10, 12, & 14).
4. The main body is designed to be securely attached to a stable
fixture through a securing means, which can include a clamp or a suction
cup. (Specification 8: 7-13; Fig. 3, element 34).
5. The electric cord connects with the receptacle of the main body and
is held in place through an attraction between metallic plates and a metallic
member. (Specification 7: 11-26; Fig. 3, elements 18, 20, & 22; Fig. 5,
element 24).
6. Appellants’ Specification acknowledges that the receptacle and
plug of the present invention “are generally similar to that of the receptacle
98 and the plug 6, respectively, disclosed in US Patent No. 6,568,942.” (i.e.
Lau) (Specification 7: 23-26).
7. Lau discloses that it is often difficult to detach the electric cord of
an appliance from the appliance and this can lead to dangerous situations
that can produce serious injuries. (Col. 1, ll. 19-29).
8. Sinopoli describes an elongated container which affixes to a flat
surface, such as a desk. (Col. 2, ll. 7-9 & 53-57; Figs. 1 & 2; elements 10 &
40).
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