Appeal No. 1997-2298
Application 08/329,113
4) that the Examiner’s analysis of Figure 7 of Hings correctly
leads to the conclusion that the two conductors 67 and 68 are
connected to form an umbrella-shaped single loop. We remain
of the view that the end result of the connection of the
opposite ends of Hings’ mirror symmetrical conductors, at the
connection point 90 and at the antenna base, is the formation
of a single umbrella-shaped loop. The fact that the
constituent conductors (i.e. 67, 68) which form this single
loop may themselves be formed with multiple turns or loops as
argued by Appellant is of no moment. Aside from the quarter
wavelength limitation, there is nothing in the language of
appealed claims 6 and 8 which limits the structure of the
first and second conductors and, accordingly, nothing which
would preclude the multiple turn structure of Hings'
individual conductors.
Similarly, we find no error in our determination of the
correctness of the Examiner’s conclusion that Hings’ umbrella-
shaped single loop lies substantially in a plane. Contrary to
Appellant’s contention (Request, page 2), it is our view that
the Examiner’s interpretation of the term “planar” is not
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