Appeal No. 96-2022
Application No. 08/132,943
obtaining three-dimensional definite lines from the three
orthographic views, holding the divided cells as non-manifold
data, using the three orthographic views to evaluate whether
there is a conflict in the boundary relations between cells,
and combining cells with no conflict. Since neither Masuda
nor Foley discusses how they obtain the three-dimensional data
for the object, there is no suggestion in either reference
that three orthographic views be used in the evaluation of
conflicts in the boundary relation between cells. In other
words, Masuda and Foley apparently resolve conflicts from the
wire frame model and not by using three orthographic views as
claimed. Therefore, we find no suggestion in Masuda and Foley
of the invention recited in independent claims 1 and 2.
Therefore, we do not sustain the rejection of claims 1-5 as
proposed by the examiner.
In summary, we have sustained the rejection under
35 U.S.C. § 103 with respect to claims 6-8, but we have not
sustained that rejection with respect to claims 1-5.
Therefore, the decision of the examiner rejecting claims 1-8
is affirmed-in-part.
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