Appeal 2007-0516
Application 10/438,506
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2 Figures 3 and 4 depict an adapter’s internal threads
3 F. 30. Figures 3 and 4 show the flange 32 (Figure 4) with internal threads 34.
4 F. 31. Figures 3 and 4 also show the adapter’s internal threads 76 (Figure 3).
5 F. 32. Figures 3 and 4 show that the diameter of the internal threads 76 of
6 the adapter (Figure 3) is smaller than the diameter of the internal threads 34
7 of the flange.
8 The prosecution of Application 10/438,506
9 F. 33. The Examiner rejected applicant’s claims as unpatentable over certain
10 prior art. Application 10/438,506, Office Action mailed March 7, 2005.
11 F. 34. Applicant responded, inter alia, by amending the specification and
12 claims. Application 10/438,506, paper entered June 3, 2005.
13 F. 35. The amendments included changing or eliminating essentially every
14 occurrence of the word “pitch” in the written description and claims.
15 Application 10/438,506, paper entered June 3, 2005.
16 F. 36. The Examiner entered a final Office Action objecting to the June 3
17 amendment as adding new matter and rejected all claims under 35 U.S.C.
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