Appeal No. 2004-2324
Application No. 10/226,852
appellant's argument that Loshigian discloses a faired cable
rather than a marine fairing is not convincing. First, we concur
with the examiner that "Applicant has not claimed a marine
fairing that attaches to a cable" (page 15 of Answer, second
paragraph). Furthermore, we subscribe to the examiner's
reasoning that "[t]he cable itself in Loshigian is a marine
fairing. A faired cable used in a marine environment is a marine
fairing" (page 16 of Answer, second paragraph). Moreover, we are
satisfied that one of ordinary skill in the art would have found
it obvious to apply the principles of the polyurethane faired
cable of Loshigian to the design of well-known fairings that are
attached to cables.
As a final point, we note that appellant bases no argument
upon objective evidence of nonobviousness, such as unexpected
results attached to the use of a polyurethane material having the
recited properties as a marine fairing.
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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