Appeal No. 1998-1748
Application No. 08/758,295
Figure 3 clearly show that the sides and top of Giulie’s glare
shield are releasably interconnected by “interfitting tabs and
slots” (for example, horizontal portion 29 is a “tab” and gaps
27 and 28 form a “slot”). While Giulie’s joined portions may
differ from the “interfitting tabs and slots” shown in
appellant’s drawing wherein the portions are meshed together,
Giulie clearly discloses a glare shield which has a top wall
and two side walls and wherein the side walls are “releasably
joined to said top wall by means of interfitting tabs and
slots,” as broadly claimed. Giulie’s portions are
“interfitting” because the tabs of the side portions fit into
the slots of the top portion.
Appellant’s Request for Rehearing has been granted to the
extent that we have reconsidered our decision but the request
is denied with respect to making any changes in our decision.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in
connection with this appeal may be extended under
37 CFR § 1.136(a).
DENIED
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