Appeal No. 2002-1831
Application No. 08/841,320
Nokajima (Fig. 10) assembles a finished vehicle between positions
A and M, the distinct line of Yamamoto (Fig. 10) separates a
vehicle body into upper and under vehicle body sections 1, 101
for separate processing in the vehicle body assembly line CL
through upper vehicle body first and second parts mounting lines
LP1, LP2 (two loops), under vehicle processing line LF, and
lids mounting line LE. Based upon the overall teachings of the
applied patents, we do not perceive any suggestion for adding a
third automobile transferring means to the assembly line of
Nokajima, as proposed by the examiner. It follows that the
rejection of claim 4 is not sound.
In summary, this panel of the board has sustained the
anticipation rejection, but not the obviousness rejection, on
appeal.
The decision of the examiner is affirmed-in-part.
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