Ex Parte DIMARCO - Page 2



                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                                         






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