Appeal No. 97-0514
Application 08/345,114
Scientific and Technical Terms (2nd Ed., 1978). On 4
page 1311, "radiation" is defined as "2. The energy
transmitted by waves through space or some medium; when
unqualified, usually refers to electromagnetic radiation.
Also known as radiant energy." Since "electromagnetic
radiation" is defined on page 523 as "Electromagnetic waves
and, especially, the associated electromagnetic energy," and
"electromagnetic energy" is defined
on page 522 as "The energy associated with electric or
magnetic fields" (emphasis added), it appears that the
accepted definition of "radiation" includes energy from a
magnetic field. Appellant has not submitted any evidence to
the contrary.
We recognize that an applicant may be his or her own
lexicographer by imparting a special meaning to a term used in
the claims. However, this must be done "by clearly setting
forth an explicit definition for a claim term." Johnson
Worldwide Assocs., Inc., supra. The uncommon definition "must
be done with reasonable clarity, deliberateness, and
4Copy enclosed.
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