Appeal No. 1998-2727
Application 08/220,949
functions of Grothause as the advanced functions of the
modified Yamasaki/Matsumoto/APA device. (Answer-pages 4-6.)
Appellants argue that none of the cited references
independently teach changing the alert mode of the silent or
audible alert in the radio responsive to detecting that the
radio is coupled to an accessory. Further, although Matsumoto
detects connection to a holder, Matsumoto merely adds
functions in the holder such as a vibrator or a battery to the
operation. Additionally, Grothause merely teaches alert
selection responsive to sound level. (Brief-pages 4 and 5)
The Examiner responds that arguments against the
applied references, individually, are not relevant to an
obviousness rejection combining references. Further,
Matsumoto teaches “The alert mode is changed only when the
radio is connected to the [holder] see col. 2 lines 5-14.”
(Answer-page 11.)
We agree with the Examiner that arguments against
the applied references, individually, are not relevant as to
the combination. However, we do not agree that Matsumoto
teaches the alert mode is changed when the radio is connected
9-9-
Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Next
Last modified: November 3, 2007