Appeal No. 1999-1605
Application 08/502,882
deficiency in Tanaka and Rickenbach. We conclude that the
Examiner has failed to establish a prima facie case of
obviousness. The rejection of claims 2-5, 8, and 9 is
reversed.
Iguchi is applied to show a trackball, touchpad, and RF
transmitter and receiver in claims 6, 7, and 10-14 (EA5).
Iguchi does not cure the deficiencies of Tanaka, Rickenbach,
and Sawdon. The rejection of claims 6, 7, and 10-14 is
reversed.
CONCLUSION
The rejection of claim 15 is sustained.
The rejections of claim 1-14 are reversed.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in
connection with this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR
§ 1.136(a).
AFFIRMED-IN-PART
KENNETH W. HAIRSTON )
Administrative Patent Judge )
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