Appeal No. 1997-3164
Application 08/397,024
examiner observes that Schnetzer teaches that the indentations
137 may be adjusted as needed. The examiner concludes that it
would have been obvious to adjust the dimensions of the
indentations 137 in Schnetzer in order to alter the frequency
characteristics of the antenna as taught by Schnetzer [id.].
Appellant argues that the claimed invention operates
to tune both frequencies of a dual frequency antenna.
Appellant also argues that the altering step of the invention
must take place after assembly of the antenna and that such
post-assembly alteration is not taught or suggested by
Schnetzer [main brief]. The examiner responds that all
antennas operate at two frequencies. The examiner also argues
that the claim does not require that the alteration of
dimensions take place after assembly of the antenna.
According to the examiner, adjustments made to the
indentations 137 in Schnetzer at the time of manufacture would
satisfy the language of the claims [initial answer].
Appellant responds that the claims are inherently
limited to an antenna that provides a dual frequency output.
Appellant also reiterates that the invention requires that the
slots be alterable after fabrication of the antenna.
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