Appeal No. 2002-0840
Application No. 09/610,015
of the integral nut 58 engages end surface 84 of the stabilizer
bar 30 (apparently what is intended is akin to the showing in
Fig. 2 wherein nut segment 52 engages end surface 84).
Considering our understanding of the meaning of the claim
language regarding the bushing including or having a cap, and the
overall teaching of Kincaid, it is clear to us that the claimed
invention is not anticipated by or rendered obvious by the
applied patent. As a final point, we find ourselves in agreement
with appellant’s argument that counters the examiner’s assertion
of equivalency of a washer and a cap, particularly when the
particular Kincaid disclosure is taken into account. For the
above reasons, the rejection based upon 35 U.S.C. § 102(e) and
35 U.S.C. § 103(a) cannot be sustained.
In summary, this panel of the board has not sustained the
rejection on appeal.
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