Appeal No. 95-2413
Application 07/936,865
expressible as a mathematical equation." As evidenced by Sato
'375, the curve 67 in Suzuki can be represented as a
mathematical equation r = l - a + 2a*2*/B and the magnet
segments are arranged such that a center line between the
poles of the magnets coincides with the designed curve 67 to
form a closed-loop path (col. 6, lines 8-14). Therefore, in
our opinion, the magnet arrangement of Suzuki satisfies the
claim 58 limitation of "said rotating magnet comprising joined
segments having a shape conforming to a mathematical equation
calculated to produce said desired erosion profile." It is
noted that "calculated" is not recited as a method step. The
term "calculated" can be interpreted as "worked out by
mathematical calculation," Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary
(G.&C. Merriam Co., 1977), or, more broadly, as "planned or
contrived to accomplish a purpose," id. Claims are
interpreted broadly during prosecution. Therefore, the "shape
conforming to a mathematical equation" needs only to be
planned "to produce said desired erosion profile," which is
met by Suzuki. For these reasons, we sustain the rejection of
claims 58 and 59.
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