Appeal No. 2003-0639
Application No. 09/839,766
the adhesive and brazing material in a manner which produces "a
body having much more flexibility to counter stresses caused by
thermal expansion, pulsing pressure, vibration, etc. wherein the
life of the body was increased" (page 6 of Answer, last
paragraph). Likewise, one of ordinary skill in the art would
have been motivated by Nonnenmann's teaching that the application
of a discontinuous adhesive pattern results in the advantage of a
reduced consumption of solder while making a product that is
adequate in thermal and mechanical stability. We find no
argument in the Brief which refutes this rationale.
Finally, as emphasized by the examiner, appellant has not
proffered any objective evidence of nonobviousness, such as
unexpected results, which would serve to rebut the prima facie
case of obviousness established by the applied references.
In conclusion, based on the foregoing and the reasons well-
stated by the examiner, the examiner's decision rejecting the
appealed claims is affirmed.
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