Appeal No. 96-1893
Application 08/073,416
capstan shaft through the magnetic tape, i.e., to restrain the
change in positional relationship caused by a force of the
pinch roller pressing the magnetic tape against the capstan
more than
a predetermined degree." This limitation is recited in claim
12 (last paragraph) as "wherein the positioning means is
connected to both the main chassis and the slide chassis to
restrain the change in positional relationship between the
main chassis and the slide chassis in the at least one
direction when a force of the pinch roller pressing the
magnetic tape against the capstan is more than a predetermined
degree" (emphasis added). In contrast, Appellants argue,
Tsuchida teaches engagement through the positioning means
(Figure 4, element 121 with 122) is "only obtained at the end
of the feed path regardless of whether or not the magnetic
tape is pressed against the capstan shaft by the pinch
roller." (Brief at page 9).
The Examiner maintains "that Tsuchida et al clearly
shows in Figure 4 the positioning means is connected to both
of the main chassis and the slide chassis to restrain the
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