Appeal No. 1997-0287
Application 08/263,034
the art."). Because the thrust bearing current is
proportional to the position deviation signal, it would have
been obvious to regulate the control valve dependent upon the
thrust bearing current rather than the deviation signal. We
do not find any arguments by Appellants as to the threshold
teaching of Miura or any arguments that the 20% number is
somehow critical. The rejection of claim 11 over Andres and
Miura is sustained.
CONCLUSION
The rejection of claims 5 and 14-18 over Andres and
either Swearingen '689 or Swearingen '768 is sustained. The
rejection of claim 11 over Andres and either Swearingen '689
or Swearingen '768 is reversed.
The rejection of claims 5, 11, and 14-18 over Andres and
Miura is sustained.
The rejection of claims 5, 11, and 14-18 over Andres and
New is reversed.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in
connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR
§ 1.136(a).
AFFIRMED
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