Appeal No. 1998-0625
Application No. 08/570,605
However, as to whether Hutchison discloses a computer, we
agree with appellants. A computer is a device which can
calculate or manipulate data. Hutchison's control unit, on
the other hand, has no such function. Hutchison's control
unit is limited to selectively illuminating the display
according to the actuated signal cartridge. Accordingly,
Hutchison does not disclose a computer with a keyboard. Since
Hutchison fails to meet every element of the claims, we cannot
sustain the anticipation rejection of claims 1 and 2.
Regarding claim 3, the examiner has applied Fahs to the
teachings of Hutchison to show the obviousness of using a
DC/AC converter. Appellants have not argued the combinability
of Hutchison and Fahs, but rather repeats the arguments for
claims 1 and 2. Since the addition of a DC/AC converter does
not overcome
the deficiency noted above, we will reverse the obviousness
rejection of claim 3.
Under the provisions of 37 CFR § 1.196(b), we enter the
following new ground of rejection against appellants' claims 1
through 3:
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