Appeal 2006-2908
Application 10/370,840
Concerning the claimed cover for shielding the adjustable plates, we
agree with the Examiner that it would have been prima facie obvious for one
of ordinary skill in the art to provide a cover for the Grover device. It is
quite fundamental in the mechanical arts to provide a cover for components
whose function is being compromised by exposure to the environment.
Groeblacher simply provides evidence of the obviousness of utilizing such a
cover.
In conclusion, based on the foregoing and the reasons well stated by
the Examiner, the Examiner’s decision rejecting the appealed claims is
affirmed.
No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with
this appeal may be extended under 37 CFR § 1.136(a)(1)(iv) (2004).
AFFIRMED
clj
CORNING INCORPORATED
SP-TI-3-1
CORNING, NY 14831
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