Appeal 2007-2817
Application 11/049,176
7. The tubular member 30 are rigidly connected to cross braces 37 and
intermediate tubes 38, preferably by welding or bonding (Omundson, col. 6, ll. 30-
33).
8. Stewart relates to a method and apparatus for varying a suspension
bushing stiffness based upon an operating state of a brake system to reduce brake
shudder in a motor vehicle (Stewart, col. 1, ll. 13-17).
9. Neither Berckhan, Stewart, nor Omundson discloses a unitary cast
subframe having first and second side members and first and second cross
members.
10. The customary definition of a torsion rod or bar is a part of an
automotive suspension consisting of a bar that twists to maintain stability. The
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language 1280 (4th ed. 2000).
11. The customary definition of a strut is a structural element used to
brace or strengthen a framework by resisting longitudinal compression. The
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language 1280 (4th ed. 2000).
PRINCIPLES OF LAW
“A claim is anticipated only if each and every element as set forth in the
claim is found, either expressly or inherently described, in a single prior art
reference.” Verdegaal Bros. v. Union Oil Co. of California, 814 F.2d 628, 631
(Fed. Cir. 1987), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 827 (1987).
“Section 103 forbids issuance of a patent when ‘the differences between the
subject matter sought to be patented and the prior art are such that the subject
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