Appeal No. 97-3990
Application 08/531,069
Broden et al. (Broden) 576,412 May 26, 1959
(Canadian Patent)
Claim 9 stands rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being
unpatentable over Curtis in view of Parker '259, Parker '352,
Parker '013 or Parker '972 and further in view of Broden.
The examiner's rejection is explained on pages 4-7 of the
answer. The arguments of the appellant and examiner in
support
of their respective positions may be found on pages 6-10 of
the brief, pages 1-4 of the reply brief and pages 8-12 of the
answer.
OPINION
Having carefully considered the respective positions
advanced by the appellant in the brief and reply brief and by
the examiner in the answer, it is our conclusion that the
above-noted rejection is not sustainable.
According to the examiner it would have been obvious to
make the link forming recesses of Curtis extend entirely
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