Appeal No. 96-3944
Application 08/041,543
Meinhold 4,303,877 Dec. 1, 1981
Rose, "Performance Characteristics of Large Surface Area Chemical
Double Layer Capacitors," Proc Int Power Sources Symp., Vol. 33
(1988) pp. 572-592.
Claims 1, 4, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17 and 19 through 23
stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103. As evidence of obviousness,
the examiner cites Meinhold with regard to claims 1, 4, 6, 9 and
20 through 23, adding Rose with regard to claims 12, 14, 15, 17
and 19.
Reference is made to the briefs and answer for the
respective positions of appellant and the examiner.
OPINION
We have reviewed the evidence before us, including,
inter alia, the arguments of appellant and the examiner and,
based on such a review, we will sustain the rejection of claims
1, 4, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17 and 19 through 23 under 35 U.S.C. 103.
With regard to claims 1, 4, 6 and 9, the examiner
contends that Meinhold teaches a circuit for protecting against
overcharge of a series of battery cells having a bypass means
including a switch for bridging the cells upon a maximum charge.
The examiner recognizes that Meinhold fails to show the circuit
being used to charge capacitors, as claimed, but contends that it
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