Appeal No. 2002-2304
Application No. 09/419,157 Page 5
1997). The examiner's position (answer, pages 3 and 4) is that
although Zhu does not discuss electromagnetic wave attenuation,
any and every spacing of connectors will inherently cause
attenuation interference for a particular set of frequencies
(assuming coherent electromagnetic radiation from the
connectors). This is an inherent result of electromagnetic wave
superposition principles. The examiner additionally asserts
(id.) that regarding the limitation that the frequency is
prespecified, any spacing between two connectors is inherently
related to a set of frequencies because frequency is related to
wavelength. The examiner maintains (id.) that “[t]herefore, the
limitation that the frequency is prespecified is no different
from prespecifying a distance and the distance between connectors
is always prespecified in the manufacturing process. The
limitation that the connectors are spaced to attenuate energy is
merely the recitation of a particular motivation for choosing the
spacing.”
Appellants assert (brief, page 15) that Zhu does not have
the inherent teachings asserted by the examiner, and expressly
requests documentary proof of the examiner's determination of
inherency. It is argued (brief, pages 16 and 17) that the
Summary and General Description of Zhu do not discuss or suggest
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