Appeal No. 98-1523 Page 7
Application No. 08/705,744
We do not agree that Azibert ‘977 does not disclose an
axial extension adjacent the bolt, we agree with the examiner
that:
As clearly shown in fig. 4, element (118)
has a seal end (at 122) that projects
radially and engages stationary seal member
(86), and a bolt end that lies radially
outward therefrom. The “bolt end” clearly
includes the claimed axial extension. The
bolt end clearly having a greater axial
dimension than the seal end. The bolt end
also include a bolt hole, part of the
extension lying above the bolt hole(s) and
part lying below the bolt hole. The
extension therefore clearly being
“adjacent” to the bolt and bolt hole since
it adjoins and at least partially surrounds
the bolt (more than 180 degrees).
[Examiner’s Answer at page 5]
In regard to the argument that Azibert ‘977 does not
disclose a clip pin, we note again that claim 18 does not
recite a clip pin. As such, we do not find this argument
persuasive.
In view of the foregoing, we will sustain the examiner’s
rejection of claim 18 as being unpatentable as anticipated by
Azibert ‘977. We will likewise sustain the examiner’s
rejection of claims 20, 23 through 25 and 27 as appellant has
not argued
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