Appeal No. 1997-1321 Application No. 08/366,448 the Metals Handbook teaches that the teachings of the applied references do not encompass an induced strain “in the groove between the air bearing surfaces” of the sliders. For this reason, none of the prior art rejections of claims 2, 3, 5 through 7, 21, 24 through 29, 32 and 34 can be sustained. 7Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007