Appeal No. 2002-0903
Application 09/359,916
the problems of connecting coaxial cables that the artisan would
be expected to consider both arts in solving connector problems.
Elliman specifically suggests the use of multi-start threads
because full locking can be achieved in half a turn for
convenience [column 4, lines 25-27]. We agree with the examiner
that multi-start threads were known to the artisan, as taught by
Elliman, to reduce the time needed to thread two components
together. Therefore, the artisan would have found it obvious to
broadly use multi-start threads in Locati for the sole purpose of
simplifying the attachment of the main body to the outer bushing.
The motivation provided by the examiner, to reduce the mounting
time, is therefore, taken from the teachings of Elliman.
With respect to the rejection based on Locati and
Klementich, appellant argues that the disclosure of Klementich
has nothing to do with coaxial cable connectors or the
transmission of electrical signals. Appellant argues that those
skilled in the art of coaxial connector design would not look to
designs for oil and gas pipe casings for guidance when designing
coaxial connectors for conveying electrical signals [brief, page
9].
The examiner responds that Klementich teaches a threaded
tubular connection. The examiner also notes that Klementich’s
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