Appeal 2006-2970 Application 09/224,340 BACKGROUND The invention relates to an integrated modular avionics (IMA) cabinet for housing printed circuit board (PCB) modules in avionics systems for airplanes. Claim 1 is reproduced below. 1. An integrated modular avionics (IMA) cabinet comprising: a plurality of printed circuit board (PCB) modules, wherein each PCB module includes a faceplate and a connector assembly disposed opposite said faceplate such that each PCB module is enclosed; and a chassis having a front, wherein said front of said chassis is configured with slots for receiving said plurality of PCB modules, and wherein said plurality of printed circuit board modules creates a seal with said chassis. THE REFERENCES The Examiner relies on the following references: McKenzie US 4,002,386 Jan. 11, 1977 Mazura US 5,375,724 Dec. 27, 1994 McCarthy US 5,398,822 Mar. 21, 1995 Martin US 5,424,916 Jun. 13, 1995 Harris US 5,546,273 Aug. 13, 1996 - 2 -Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next
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