Appeal No. 2000-0909
Application No. 08/784,752
control mechanism comprising “a first sensor of the substrate
moving mechanism that provides a first signal related to the
movement of the substrate through the transfer station,” “a
second sensor
providing a second signal related to the repetitive instances
of said at least one contact area urging the carrier against
the substrate,” “a carrier handling assembly including a first
electrical motor that causes the carrier to be supplied to the
transfer station,” “an assembly including at least a second
electrical motor that controls the velocity of the carrier
through the transfer station during intervals when the carrier
is not being pressed against the substrate” and “an electronic
control system that utilizes both the first and second signals
to drive the first and second electrical motors in a manner to
move the carrier within the transfer station with a velocity
that is equal to that of the substrate.”
We agree with the examiner’s determination that claim 33
is anticipated by the Nyfeler patent.
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