Appeal 2007-2637
Application 10/741,269
Thus, the stack 24 will be more likely to lean and tip over. A
traditional method for solving this problem is to use small
stacks 24, or to provide additional framework on feeder 10 to
hold up a lopsided stack 24.
Although the specification refers to Pitney Bowes machines for examples of
the prior art, the Viens technology appears to be a non-Pitney Bowes
example of such conventional technology.8
The examiner relies on Olson to teach the folding limitations of
claim 1.9 Olson discloses a reference marker for use with publications and
similar articles.10 The examiner explains Olson's folding with reference to
Olson's FIGS. 44 and 45. These figures illustrate a portfolio embodiment of
Olson's invention. Olson's FIG. 44 is shown below (indicia added):
8 The Viens patent is listed as assigned to Gunther International, Ltd.
9 Examiner's Answer (Ans.) 3-4.
10 Olson 1:21-31.
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