Appeal No. 2006-2842 Page 2 Application No. 09/773,054 identifying a printhead-related service condition not adequately addressed by servicing the printer with the first service module being in an un-worn condition; providing a second service module with a service function different from the first service module and adapted to address said printhead-related service condition, the second service module removably installable on the printer and with respect to the first service module; providing a set of instructions for using the second service module with the inkjet printer to the printer user, wherein the step of providing a set of instructions includes providing a set of human-readable instructions for using the second service module. The examiner relies on the following references: Garcia et al. (Garcia) 6,042,216 Mar. 28, 2000 Wojcik 6,250,736 Jun. 26, 2001 (filed Aug 04, 1999) Claims 9, 21, and 34-44 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(e) as anticipated by Garcia. Claims 12 and 25 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as unpatentable over Garcia in view of Wojcik. Reference is made to the briefs and answer for the respective positions of appellants and the examiner. OPINION A rejection for anticipation under section 102 requires that the four corners of a single prior art document describe every element of the claimed invention, either expressly or inherently, such that a person of ordinary skill in the art could practice thePage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007