Appeal 2007-0516
Application 10/438,506
1 F. 9. The claims specify that the adapter has external threads with a
2 diameter corresponding to the internal threads of the flange. Amended
3 Appeal Br. p. 13, Claim 1.
4 F. 10. The adapter is also required to have internal threads of a different
5 diameter than the internal threads of the flange and which engage the
6 external threads on the motor. Amended Appeal Br. p. 13, Claim 1.
7 F. 11. In relevant part, Claim 1 states:
8 the drum including a top wall having a central
9 opening defined by a flange having internal threads of a
10 certain diameter; . . .
11 the one-piece conversion device, including an
12 annular portion . . .
13 the annular portion having external threads with a
14 diameter corresponding to the internal threads of the
15 flange;
16 the annular portion also having internal threads
17 with a different diameter than the internal threads of the
18 flange;
19 the annular portion being positioned within the
20 central opening with its external threads engaged with the
21 internal threads of the flange . . .
22 the motor including a mounting component having
23 external threads corresponding to the internal threads of
24 the conversion device and threadably engaged
25 therewith . . . .
26 Amended Appeal Br., p. 13, Claim 1.
27 F. 12. Claims 3, 4 and 17-21 specify the diameter of the external threads of
28 the mounting component and/or the diameter of the internal threads of the
29 flange.
30 F. 13. Claims 3 and 4 state:
31 3. The combination set forth in claim 2, wherein the
32 external threads of the motor's mounting component and
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