Appeal 2007-2817
Application 11/049,176
SUMMARY OF DECISION
We REVERSE and REMAND
THE INVENTION
Appellants’ claimed invention is directed to a subframe for use in an
independent front suspension system of a motor vehicle, specifically heavy trucks
(Specification ¶¶ 1 and 4). Claim 17, reproduced below, is representative of the
subject matter on appeal.
17. A vehicle subassembly, comprising:
a subframe having
first and second side members; and,
first and second cross members, each of said first and second
cross members integral with said first and second side members so as to
form a unitary member;
first and second lower suspension control arms coupled to said
subframe;
first and second upper suspension control arms coupled to said
subframe; and,
a strut rod having a first end coupled to said subframe and a second
end coupled to a vehicle frame.
THE REJECTIONS
The Examiner relies upon the following evidence in the rejections:
Berckhan US 3,243,007 Mar. 29, 1966
Stewart US 5,816,587 Oct. 6, 1998
Omundson US 6,357,769 B1 Mar. 19, 2002
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