Appeal 2007-0470
Application 09/976,997
STATEMENT OF THE CASE
Appellants invented a keyed filler panel assembly used in conjunction
with computer chassis structures. Filler panels are typically used to enclose
or seal off unused slots of the computer chassis. According to the invention,
the filler panel assembly includes a locating element coupled to the filler
panel body. The locating element orients the filler panel body with respect
to the chassis such that an interference generating movement of the filler
panel body is reduced. As a result, gaps between respective filler panels are
more uniform, thus ensuring that adequate space is available for other filler
panels.1 Claim 1 is illustrative:
1. A keyed filler panel assembly comprising:
a filler panel body; and
a locating element coupled to said filler panel body, said locating
element orienting said filler panel body with respect to a computer chassis
such that interference generating movement of said filler panel body is
reduced.
The Examiner relies on the following prior art references to show
unpatentability:
Jones US 3,986,544 Oct. 19, 1976
Radloff US 5,575,546 Nov. 19, 1996
The Examiner’s rejections are as follows:
1. Claims 1-3 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) as being anticipated
by Radloff.
1 See generally Specification 1:10 - 4:20.
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