Appeal No. 97-2650 Page 9
Application No. 08/489,257
9, lines 22-29) clearly teaches that in an alternative embodiment
the solenoid bolt passes through one side of the chain guide 32,
through the chain end coupler 31 and through the other side of
the chain guide 32 to lock the chain structure in the raised
position.
As to the examiner's inquiry as to what structure permits
movement of the sprocket pulley, the original disclosure clearly
shows in Figures 3 and 7 that (1) the sprocket pulley is mounted
upon a support (denoted by # 12) which is spring biased away from
plate 24 (position shown in Figure 3), and (2) the sprocket3
pulley and support (denoted by # 12) can be moved closer to
plate 24 by compressing the spring (position shown in Figure 7).
With regard to what circuitry the circuit board 41 comprises, we
agree with the appellants' view (brief, pp. 11-12) that the
design of the circuit board is well within the skill of an
artisan.
For the reasons set forth above, it is our view that the
original disclosure contained sufficient information regarding
3In the amendment filed June 30, 1994, the appellants
changed "24" to --26-- on page 6 and in Figures 3 and 7.
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