Appeal No. 1998-0990
Application 08/327,389
teachings of the references.’” Lee, 277 F.3d at 1343, 61 USPQ2d
at 1434, citing In re Fritch, 972 F.2d 1260, 1265, 23 USPQ2d
1780, 1783 (Fed. Cir. 1992). “Broad conclusory statements
regarding the teaching of multiple references, standing alone,
are not ‘evidence.’” In re Dembiczak, 175 F.3d 994, 999,
50 USPQ2d 1614, 1617 (Fed. Cir. 1999). “Mere denials and con-
clusory statements, however, are not sufficient to establish a
genuine issue of material fact.” Id. at 999, 50 USPQ2d at 1617,
citing McElmurry v. Arkansas Power & Light Co. , 995 F.2d 1576,
1578, 27 USPQ2d 1129, 1131 (Fed. Cir. 1993).
We note that Morehouse specifically teaches only
that the cam surface (the ramp surface) is coated with a low-
friction material. Specifically, Morehouse teaches in column 5,
lines 54-61, that the low-friction material is used for the cam
surface 15 (ramp). Upon our review of Morehouse as a whole, we
fail to find any suggestion whatsoever in the reference that
suggests using a low-friction material coating for the actuator
arm.
In view of the foregoing, we conclude that the Examiner
has failed to establish a prima facie case of obviousness with
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