Appeal 2007-3462
Application 11/172,223
1 BACKGROUND
2 The invention relates to an electrical connector with a first section that
3 is adapted to connect to a first electrical conductor and a second section
4 adapted to connect to a second electrical conductor. Located on the main
5 section of the connector is a radio frequency identification device adapted to
6 signal a condition of the electrical connector, such as a temperature above a
7 predetermined temperature.
8 B. Issue
9 The issue is whether Applicants have shown that the Examiner erred
10 in determining claims 1-5, 7-9, 12-15, 17 and 19-21 to be unpatentable under
11 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) over the prior art.
12 C. Findings of fact (“FF”)
13 The record supports the following findings of fact as well as any other
14 findings of fact set forth in this opinion by at least a preponderance of the
15 evidence.
16 1. Applicants’ claims 1-5, 7-9, 12-15, 17 and 19-21 are the subject of
17 this appeal.
18 2. Independent claim 1 is as follows:
19 1. An electrical connector comprising:
20 a connector section comprising a first connection section
21 adapted to connect to a first electrical conductor and a second
22 connection section adapted to connect to a second electrical
23 conductor, wherein the connector section is adapted to electrical[ly]
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