Appeal No. 1997-0214
Application 08/155,560
with the operation of Figure 9 and its corresponding figure
10(a) and 10(b) in association with the discussion beginning
at column 10 through column 14 in the embodiment associated
with Figure 1 of this reference. The output of the OR gate
shown in Figure 9 clearly is a single output signal feeding
the control unit in that figure. Thus, it is apparent that
the claimed exchange signal forming means, which is disclosed
as control unit 74 in Figure 5 of the disclosed invention, is
identically disclosed in a similar control unit in Figure 9 of
Fukuchi. Therefore, there is taught in this reference
equivalent structure performing identical functions as claimed
in representative claim 1 on appeal.
As to dependent claim 2, this rejection as well is
sustained. Appellants' arguments at pages 9 and 10 of the
brief rely for patentability upon the alleged deficiencies of
Fukuchi, which we have found is not deficient. Similarly,
there is no need for Blitzer to remedy an omission as to
Fukuchi. Finally, appellants have not asserted any position
that the examiner's position as to the combinability of and
what Blitzer teaches are in error.
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