DETAILED ACTION
Status of Submission
The replacement drawing sheets, substitute specification, amended abstract and claim amendments filed on June 3, 2026 have been entered.
Elected Invention
Applicant’s election without traverse of Invention I (snow flap for snowmobile and snowmobile with snow flap) in the reply filed on March 23, 2026 is acknowledged.
Applicant is reminded that upon the cancelation of claims to a non-elected invention, the inventorship must be corrected in compliance with 37 CFR 1.48(a) if one or more of the currently named inventors is no longer an inventor of at least one claim remaining in the application. A request to correct inventorship under 37 CFR 1.48(a) must be accompanied by an application data sheet in accordance with 37 CFR 1.76 that identifies each inventor by his or her legal name and by the processing fee required under 37 CFR 1.17(i).
Claims Subject to Examination
Claims 1, 3-12 and 50-53 of this application are subject to examination. Previously examined claim 2 has been canceled. Non-elected claims 13-49 have also been canceled.
Objection to Amendment – New Matter
The “original disclosure” is the disclosure of the instant application as filed on January 12, 2024.
The amendment filed on June 3, 2026 is objected to under 35 U.S.C. 132(a) because it introduces new matter into the original disclosure. The added material which is not supported by the original disclosure is as follows:
The substitute specification filed on June 3, 2026 amends the 3rd sentence of ¶ 0012 to read “The first portion extends rearward at a predetermined angle from a plane of an upper surface of a tunnel.” There is no support in the original disclosure for (i) the newly-recited plane of an upper surface of the tunnel, or (ii) the first portion of the snow flap extending rearward at a predetermined angle from the newly-recited plane of an upper surface of the tunnel. The original specification (¶ 0076) describes Fig. 2C as showing that an angle 246 is formed between the top of the chassis 20 and the first portion 220 of the snow flap. In Fig. 2C, the angle 246 is delimited by a projection line extending rearward and upward behind the chassis 20. The original disclosure does not establish that this projection line represents a plane of an upper surface of the tunnel 32. The original specification fails to mention any such plane and fails to describe the tunnel 32 as having an upper surface that lies in a plane.
Amended claim 3 recites “the first portion extends rearward at a predetermined angle from a plane of [[a]] an upper surface of the tunnel.” This constitutes new matter for the reasons given above.
Applicant is required to cancel the new matter in the reply to this Office Action.
Claim Construction in Examination
During examination, the pending claims are normally interpreted according to the broadest reasonable interpretation standard (hereinafter, the “BRI standard”). That is, claims are given their broadest reasonable interpretation consistent with the specification, and limitations in the specification are not read into the claims. See MPEP 2111 et seq.
An exception to the BRI standard occurs when the applicant acts as their own lexicographer. For this exception to apply, the applicant must clearly set forth a special definition of a claim term in the specification that differs from the plain and ordinary meaning it would otherwise possess. See MPEP 2111.01, subsection IV.
Another exception or special case occurs when a claim recites a means-plus-function limitation that must be interpreted in accordance with 35 USC 112 ¶ 6, or 35 USC 112(f). See MPEP 2181. According to the guidance provided by Williamson v. Citrix Online, LLC, 792 F.3d 1339 (Fed. Cir. 2015) (en banc), 35 USC 112 ¶ 6 applies when the claim term fails to recite (i) sufficiently definite structure, and/or (ii) sufficient structure for performing the claimed function.
Examiner’s Claim Construction
The current claim limitations are construed under the BRI standard. No explicit claim construction is deemed to be necessary.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 112
The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 112(a):
(a) IN GENERAL.—The specification shall contain a written description of the invention, and of the manner and process of making and using it, in such full, clear, concise, and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the art to which it pertains, or with which it is most nearly connected, to make and use the same, and shall set forth the best mode contemplated by the inventor or joint inventor of carrying out the invention.
GROUND 1: Claim 3 and 4 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) as failing to comply with the written description requirement because these claims recite new matter. The claims contain subject matter which was not described in the specification in such a way as to reasonably convey to one skilled in the relevant art that the inventor or a joint inventor, at the time the application was filed, had possession of the claimed invention. See the explanation above. Claim 4 is included because of its dependency.
The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 112(b):
(b) CONCLUSION.—The specification shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor regards as the invention.
GROUND 2: Claims 4, 6, 50 and 51 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) as being indefinite for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor regards as the invention.
In claim 4, “The snow flap of claim 3…” is indefinite because claim 3 has been amended to recite “A snowmobile…” The examiner suggests that claim 4 be amended to recite “The snowmobile of claim 3…”
Claim 6 recites “the second portion [[may]] is configured to be folded and retained to the second portion in a second position.” This subject matter is indefinite because it fails to conform to the disclosure of the invention in the specification and drawings. As shown in Fig. 2L, and as described in ¶ 0082 of the original specification, the second portion is not retained to itself when folded; rather, it is retained to the first portion. The examiner suggests that “the second portion” (claim 6, l. 2) be changed to “the first portion”.
Claim 50 recites “the third laterally extending edge is rotatably coupled to the third laterally extending edge at the joint.” This subject matter is indefinite because it fails to conform to the disclosure of the invention in the specification and drawings. The third laterally extending edge is not rotatably coupled to itself at the joint; rather, it is rotatably coupled to the second laterally extending edge. The examiner suggests that “the third laterally extending edge” (claim 50, l. 1) be changed to “the second laterally extending edge”.
In claim 51, the terms “the second longitudinal edge” (l. 2) and “the third longitudinal edge” (l. 2) lack proper antecedent basis. Further, claim 51 fails to conform to the disclosure of the invention in the specification and drawings because the co-molded joint is not formed between longitudinal edges. The examiner suggests that “the second longitudinal edge” and “the third longitudinal edge” be changed to “the second laterally extending edge” and “the third laterally extending edge”, respectively.
Claim Objections
Claim 5 is objected to because “the second edge” (l. 2) should be changed to “the second laterally extending edge” for consistency with amended claim 1.
Specification Objections
The title of the invention is not descriptive of the elected invention. A new title is required that is clearly indicative of the invention to which the claims are directed.
The amended abstract filed on June 3, 2026 is objected to because “said first material” (l. 3) should read “the first material”. Legal phraseology, such as “said”, should not appear in the abstract.
The substitute specification filed on June 3, 2026 is objected to because:
In ¶¶ 0065, the description “Any suitable accessory [[38]] 38A-C may be mounted to the chassis 20 behind the seat 40 and under the passenger seat 36” is inaccurate/improper because:
Figs. 1A-1F (see ¶ 0061) do not show accessories 38A, 38B, 38C mounted to the chassis 20 behind the seat 40 and under the passenger seat 36.
Only reference number 38B appears in Figs. 1A-1F (specifically in Fig. 1B), but reference number 38B does not label an accessory located behind the seat 40 and under the passenger seat 36 in Fig. 1B. Instead, reference number 38B appears to label a side of the tunnel 32 in Fig. 1B.
Reference number 38C does not appear in the drawings as amended by the replacement sheets filed on June 3, 2026.
In ¶ 0067, “A light assembly 62 is also illustrated near the rear end 14 of the snowmobile 10” (ll. 1-2) is inaccurate because none of the drawing figures show the light assembly 62 near the rear end 14 of the snowmobile 10. Rather, the light assembly 62 is shown by itself in Figs. 3A-3B.
In ¶ 0068, “rack platform” (l. 1) should read “rack platform 66”.
In ¶ 0068, “The rack platform 66 and the storage rack 68” (l. 2) is confusing since the sentence is incomplete.
In ¶ 0069, “FIG. 6” (l. 1) should read “FIG. 1F”.
¶ 0073 should end with a period.
In ¶ 0074, “edge 224” (l. 1) should read “edge 228”.
In ¶ 0079, “a generally circular wall 252” (l. 3) and “circular wall 252” (l. 7) are inaccurate because the wall 252 is not circular. Note that ¶ 0072 describes the channel 212 as generally C-shaped.
In ¶ 0079, “direct of” (l. 4) should read “direction of”.
In ¶ 0080, “circular wall 252ʹ” (ll. 3 and 4) is inaccurate. See explanation above.
In ¶ 0080, “channel 212” (l. 5) should read “channel 212ʹ”.
In ¶ 0082, “locked portion” (l. 2) should read “locked position”.
In ¶ 0089, “control module 364” (l. 4) should read “control module 64”.
In ¶ 0102, “Fig 4B shows the receiver 420 without a latch pin 430 therein” (ll. 8-9) is inaccurate because reference number 420 does not appear in Fig. 4B. Further, this explanation is confusing because neither a receiver 420 nor a latch pin 430 has not been mentioned previously (“a receiver 420” and “a latch pin 430” are introduced later in ¶ 0104). Further, Fig. 4A also shows the pin housing 410 without a latch pin 430 therein.
In ¶ 0103, “rack 66” (l. 1) should read “rack platform 66”.
In ¶ 0109, “Referring now to FIGS. 5A-5D, the storage rack 68…is used to secure the passenger seat 36 and secure various 38A, 38B and 38C” (ll. 1-3) is inaccurate/improper because:
Only reference number 38A appears in Figs. 5A-5D as amended by the replacement sheets filed on June 3, 2026.
Reference number 38B appears in Fig. 1B, but reference number 38B does not label an accessory secured by the storage rack 68 in Fig. 1B. Instead, reference number 38B appears to label a side of the tunnel 32 in Fig. 1B.
Reference number 38C does not appear in the drawings as amended by the replacement sheets filed on June 3, 2026.
In ¶ 0118, “A clamp 550 that is part of or secured to the accessory [[38]] 38A-C is used for securing the accessory 38A to the rack platform [[566]] 66” (ll. 1-2) is inaccurate/improper because:
The reference to “the accessory [[38]] 38A-C” is inconsistent with and contradicts the later reference to “the accessory 38A”. The sentence only applies to the mounting of the fuel tank 38A and, thus, accessories 38B and 38C should not be referred to.
Reference number 38B appears in Fig. 1B, but reference number 38B does not label an accessory secured to the rack platform 66 in Fig. 1B. Instead, reference number 38B appears to label a side of the tunnel 32 in Fig. 1B.
Reference number 38C does not appear in the drawings as amended by the replacement sheets filed on June 3, 2026.
In ¶ 0125, “the fasteners” (l. 3) should read “the second set of fasteners” since it is necessary to distinguish between the two sets of fasteners described in ¶ 0124.
In ¶ 0125, “holder 610A, 610B” (l. 5) should read “holders 610A, 610B”.
Drawing Objections
The drawings, as amended by the replacement sheets filed on June 3, 2026, are objected to because:
Reference number 38C (see ¶¶ 0065, 0109, 0118 and 0119 of the substitute specification) does not appear in the drawings. Pursuant to 37 CFR 1.84(p)(5), reference characters mentioned in the description must appear in the drawings.
Reference number 419 (see ¶ 0104 of the substitute specification) does not appear in the drawings. Pursuant to 37 CFR 1.84(p)(5), reference characters mentioned in the description must appear in the drawings.
In Fig. 1A, the lead line for reference number 51 is not directed to a nose pan that the hood assembly 50 is mounted on top of (see ¶ 0066 of the substitute specification). Rather, the lead line for reference number 51 appears to be directed to the hood assembly 50.
Reference number 38B appears in Fig. 1B, but reference number 38B does not label (i) an accessory located behind the seat 40 and under the passenger seat 36 (see ¶ 0066 of the substitute specification), or (ii) an accessory secured by the storage rack 68 (see ¶ 0109 of the substitute specification). Instead, reference number 38B appears to label a side of the tunnel 32 in Fig. 1B. No other drawing figure includes reference number 38B labeling an accessory as described in ¶¶ 0066 and 0109 of the substitute specification.
In Fig. 4E, the lead line for reference number 432 is not directed to the base portion of the latch pin 430. See Fig. 4C; ¶ 0104 of the substitute specification.
In Fig. 4E, the lead line for the right occurrence of reference number 442 is not directed to one of the slots on the flexible fingers 440. See ¶ 0106 of the substitute specification.
In Fig. 5A, the lead line for the leftmost occurrence of reference number 538 is not directed to one of the upright members of the storage rack 68. See ¶ 0117 of the substitute specification. Instead, it labels the fuel tank 48. See Fig. 1A.
The objection to the drawings will not be held in abeyance.
AIA – First to File
The present reissue application contains claims to a claimed invention having an effective filing date on or after March 16, 2013. Accordingly, this application is being examined under the AIA first to file provisions.
Pertinent Prior Art
The following is a listing of the prior art cited in this Office action together with the shorthand reference for each document (listed alphabetically):
“Ahn”
KR Publication No. 10-1695420 B1 (with translation)
“Boduen”
RU Publication No. 165 313 U1 (with translation)
“Cote, Jr.”
US Patent No. 3,884,498
“Girouard et al.”
US Publication No. 2002/0027028 A1
“Fichet”
GB Publication No. 2 151 569 A
“Haraikawa et al.”
EP Publication No. 0 449 666 A2
“Im”
KR Publication No. 1998-033887 U (with translation)
“Kerner et al.”
US Publication No. 2011/0132679 A1
“Kim et al.”
KR Publication No. 10-2013-0068677 A (with translation)
“Labbe et al.”
US Publication No. 2018/0178869 A1
“Lasser”
US Publication No. 2012/0068448 A1
“Matthew et al.”
US Patent No. 4,264,083
“O’Day”
US Patent No. 6,029,999
“Rutsch”
DE Publication No. 195 13 731 A1 (with translation)
“Sauermann”
EP Publication No. 3 483 043 A1 (with translation)
“Simpson”
WO Publication No. 2011/017769 A1
“Verge”
US Patent No. 4,453,728
“Watzek”
FR Publication No. 2 462 326 A1 (with translation)
The prior art listed above is considered pertinent to the claimed invention but is not relied upon to reject any claim.
Girouard et al. discloses a snow flap for a snowmobile comprising:
A first portion 238 comprising a first material, i.e., high-density polyethylene (HDPE), with the first portion 238 comprising a first edge (adjacent a channel-shaped recess 285) for mounting to a tunnel region 96 of a snowmobile chassis 11 and a second edge 243 disposed opposite the first edge. See Figs. 15-18 and 20-21; ¶¶ 0044, 0049, 0051. A similar first portion 38 is illustrated in Figs. 2, 4, 6-10 and 13A-13B. See ¶ 0034. The chassis 11 and tunnel region 96 are illustrated in Figs. 11-12 and 22. See ¶ 0041.
A second portion 40 comprising a second material, i.e., hard rubber or Synprene® IT481 (thermoplastic elastomer). See Figs. 15 and 20; ¶ 0051. A similar second portion 40 is illustrated in Figs. 2, 4, 6-10 and 13A-13B. See ¶ 0034.
A joint (including rivets 99) formed between the first portion 238 and the second portion 40. See Figs. 15 and 20; ¶ 0051.
Cote, Jr. discloses a snow flap 11 for a snowmobile 10 comprising:
A first portion including bars 16 made of spring steel, a metal plate 26 welded to upper ends of the bars 16, and an angle iron 28 welded to lower ends of the bars 16, with the first portion comprising a first edge (defined by the metal plate 26) for mounting to the snowmobile 10 and a second edge (defined by the angle iron 28) disposed opposite the first edge. See Fig. 4; col. 2, ll. 20-26 and 34-41.
A second portion 17 made of rubber. See Fig. 4; col. 2, ll. 20-24.
A joint formed between the first portion 16, 26, 28 and the second portion 17 by co-molding the first portion with the second portion. See Fig. 4; col. 2, ll. 26-28 and 33-34.
Haraikawa et al. discloses a flap/guard 10 for a vehicle comprising:
A first (upper) portion 30 or 80 including a mounting member 11 and at least a portion of a guard member 12, with the first portion 30 or 80 comprising a first edge (see the arcuate upper edge in Fig. 1) for mounting to the vehicle and a second edge (see the lower edge of the first portion 30 in Figs. 5 and 6, and the lower edge of the first portion 80 in Fig. 9) disposed opposite the first edge. See Figs 1, 5-6 and 9; col. 4, ll. 27-37; col. 5, ll. 14-17 and 25-30; col. 6, ll. 14-17 and 25-32.
A second (lower) portion 40 or 90 including a skirt member 13 and possibly a portion of the guard member 12. See Figs. 1, 5 and 9; col. 4, ll. 27-37; col. 5, ll. 21-30; col. 6, ll. 21-32.
A joint formed between the first portion 30 or 80 and the second portion 40 or 90 by co-molding the first portion with the second portion. See Figs. 2-9; col. 4, l. 38 to col. 6, l. 32; col. 6, l. 48 to col. 7, l. 2.
In order to provide increased mechanical strength, Haraikawa et al. discloses that the first portion 30 or 80 is made of a hard resin such as graphite fibre polypropylene (GFPP), graphite fibre polyamide (GFPA), or carbon fibre polyamide (CFPA). See col. 3, ll. 39-43; col. 4, l. 56 to col. 5, l. 4; col. 5, ll. 14-17 and 25-30. In order to provide flexibility, the second portion 40 or 90 is made of a flexible resin having thermoplasticity selected from the group of olefin, styrene, and urethane. See col. 3, ll. 43-47; col. 5, ll. 17-30. Thus, the first portion 30 or 80 is stiffer than the second portion 40 or 90.
Ahn discloses a flap/guard 320 for a vehicle 300 comprising:
A first portion 322 comprising a first material that is rigid and not flexible, with the first portion 322 comprising a first (upper) edge (see Fig. 11) for mounting to the vehicle 300 and a second (lower) edge (see Fig. 11) disposed opposite the first edge. See Figs. 4 and 11; ¶¶ 0032, 0075-0076.1
A second portion 324 comprising a second material that is flexible, i.e., flexible plastic. See Fig. 11; ¶ 0032, 0078.
A joint (including at least one fastener as shown in Fig. 11) formed between the first portion 322 and the second portion 324. See Fig. 11; ¶¶ 0032, 0078.
Watzek discloses a flap/guard for a vehicle comprising:
A first portion 1 comprising a first material that is rigid, i.e., a rigid polyurethane foam, with the first portion 1 comprising a first edge (see Fig. 1) for mounting to the vehicle and a second edge (see Figs. 1-2) disposed opposite the first edge. See Figs. 1-2; ¶¶ 0005, 0007-0008.2
A second portion 3 comprising a second material that is rubber. See Figs. 1-2; ¶ 0005, 0007-0008.
A joint formed between the first portion 1 and the second portion 3, with the joint including (i) a laterally extending C-shaped channel 2 at the second edge of the first portion 1, and (ii) a thickened bead (see Fig. 2) at an upper edge of the second portion 3, wherein the thickened bead slides into and is retained by the C-shaped channel 2. See Fig. 2; ¶¶ 0005-0008.
Fichet teaches a flap 4 that is mounted to a vehicle chassis via a flap mount 1 that is coupled to the chassis, wherein (i) the flap mount 1 includes a laterally extending C-shaped channel 22, (ii) a thickened bead or retaining profile 24 is formed at an upper edge of the flap 4, and (iii) the thickened bead or retaining profile 24 slides laterally into and is retained by the C-shaped channel 22. See Figs. 1-4; p. 1, ll. 95-108; p. 2, ll. 23-39. Fichet explains that this construction eliminates the need for separate fasteners to attach the flap. See p. 2, ll. 35-39.
Im teaches a flap 12 that is mounted to a vehicle chassis via a flap mount 11 that is coupled to the chassis, wherein (i) the flap mount 11 includes a laterally extending C-shaped channel 13, (ii) a thickened bead or retaining profile 18 is formed at an upper edge of the flap 12, and (iii) the thickened bead or retaining profile 18 slides laterally into and is retained by the C-shaped channel 13. See Figs. 2-3; the last 6 paragraphs on the 2nd page; the 1st paragraph on the 3rd page.3 Im explains that this construction makes it easy to attach the flap to the vehicle and easy to remove and replace it. See the 2nd full paragraph on the 2nd page and the 3rd full paragraph on the 3rd page.
Boduen teaches a snow flap 1, 3 for a snow mobile having a second (lower) portion that may be folded and retained to a first (upper) portion (via fasteners 5) in a second position.
Kerner et al. teaches a flexible snow flap 180 for a snowmobile comprising a first flap portion 179, a second flap portion 181 and a third flap portion 183.
Kim et al. teaches a vehicle flap/guard including a first portion 10 that is co-molded with a second portion 30.
Labbe et al. teaches a snow flap assembly for a snowmobile comprising a flap mount 106, a first flap portion 104, and a second flap portion 102.
Lasser teaches a vehicle flap/guard including a rigid upper portion 40a and a lower portion 40b that is substantially rigid.
Matthew et al. teaches a vehicle flap/guard including a metal upper panel 50a and a non-metal (e.g., rubber or plastic) lower panel 50b.
O’Day teaches a flap mount 15 including a retainer tab 25 for retaining a vehicle flap 75.
Rutsch teaches a vehicle flap/guard including a metal upper portion 35/36 and plastic lower portions 22, 24.
Sauermann teaches a vehicle flap/guard including an upper portion 1 connected to a lower portion 2.
Simpson teaches a vehicle flap/guard having a retaining profile 16 received within a C-shaped channel 12.
Verge teaches that it was known to construct a vehicle flap/guard of an upper portion made of stainless steel and a lower portion made of a material with some flexibility such as rubber or plastic. See col. 1, ll. 14-22.
Allowed Claims & Allowable Subject Matter
Claims 1, 5, 7-12, 52 and 53 are allowed.
Claims 3, 4, 6, 50 and 51 would be allowable if amended to overcome the rejections under 35 USC 112(a) and (b) set forth above.
Reasons for Allowance
The following is an examiner’s statement of reasons for allowance:
Claim 1 has been amended to define over the prior art of record. Such prior art teaches vehicle flaps having a first portion made of a first material that is joined to a second portion made of a second material, with the first material stiffer than the second material. However, such prior art fails to teach a snow flap for a snowmobile, as defined in claim 1, wherein the first portion comprises a first laterally extending edge for mounting to the snowmobile and a second laterally extending edge disposed opposite the first laterally extending edge, the second portion comprises a third laterally extending edge and a fourth laterally extending edge disposed opposite the third laterally extending edge, a joint couples the second laterally extending edge and the third laterally extending edge, and the first portion is co-molded with the second portion to form the joint.
Any comments considered necessary by applicant must be submitted no later than the payment of the issue fee and, to avoid processing delays, should preferably accompany the issue fee. Such submissions should be clearly labeled “Comments on Statement of Reasons for Allowance.”
Response to Arguments
Applicant’s arguments filed on June 3, 2026 have been fully considered.
Applicant argues that the claims have been placed into compliance with 35 USC 112(b). The examiner disagrees for the reasons given above.
Applicant argues that the objections to the drawings have been overcome by the replacement drawing sheets. The examiner disagrees for the reasons given above.
Applicant argues that the objections to the specification have been overcome by the substitute specification. The examiner disagrees for the reasons given above.
Applicant argues that claim 1 has been amended to define over the prior art of record. The examiner concurs.
Final Action
Applicant's amendment necessitated the new ground(s) of rejection presented in this Office action. Accordingly, THIS ACTION IS MADE FINAL. See MPEP § 706.07(a).
Response Period
A shortened statutory period for response is set to expire THREE MONTHS from the mailing date of this action.
Applicant is reminded of the extension of time policy as set forth in 37 CFR 1.136(a).
In the event a first reply is filed within TWO MONTHS of the mailing date of this final action and the advisory action is not mailed until after the end of the THREE-MONTH shortened statutory period, then the shortened statutory period will expire on the date the advisory action is mailed, and any nonprovisional extension fee (37 CFR 1.17(a)) pursuant to 37 CFR 1.136(a) will be calculated from the mailing date of the advisory action. In no event, however, will the statutory period for reply expire later than SIX MONTHS from the mailing date of this final action.
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/PETER C ENGLISH/Primary Examiner, Art Unit 3993
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