Appeal 2007-0512
Application 10/310,744
12. Henegar describes the nozzle of its invention in terms of "channels" at
column 3, l. 40, through column 4, l. 33, with reference to Figures 1-4.
13. Henegar states,
The nozzle [52] includes a plurality of channels, and, in
particular, a proximal channel 72 which is closest to the elbow
68. . . . The proximal channel 72 includes a side 78 that is
substantially perpendicular with a bottom plate 80 that is
positioned adjacent the top surface of the bottom membrane 56.
Extending substantially perpendicularly upward from the
bottom plate 80 is an inner side 82 which is substantially
parallel with the outer side 78.
(Henegar at col. 3, ll. 49–60.)
14. Henegar describes center channel 74 and distal channel 76 in similar
terms. (Henegar at col. 3, l. 60, through col. 4, l. 9.)
15. Henegar also describes the interior of the nozzle in the following
words:
Extending from the inner sides 82 and 90 are vanes 104 which
are internal to the nozzle 52. The vanes extend from the inner
sides and are proportionally positioned within the nozzle and
heat duct so as to direct the heated airflow equally along the
entire width of the nozzle 52. This provides a uniform heat
gradient so as to ensure uniform bonding between the
membranes in the seaming area.
(Henegar at col. 4, ll. 27–33.)
The Rejections
Rejection over Hubbard
16. The Examiner rejects claims 26, 30, and 38–42 as anticipated under
35 U.S.C. § 102(e) over Hubbard.
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