DETAILED ACTION
Notice of Pre-AIA or AIA Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
Drawings
The drawings are objected to under 37 CFR 1.83(a). The drawings must show every feature of the invention specified in the claims. Therefore, the “Double lobe cam” as have two lobes and not just one must be shown or the feature(s) canceled from the claim(s). No new matter should be entered.
Corrected drawing sheets in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121(d) are required in reply to the Office action to avoid abandonment of the application. Any amended replacement drawing sheet should include all of the figures appearing on the immediate prior version of the sheet, even if only one figure is being amended. The figure or figure number of an amended drawing should not be labeled as “amended.” If a drawing figure is to be canceled, the appropriate figure must be removed from the replacement sheet, and where necessary, the remaining figures must be renumbered and appropriate changes made to the brief description of the several views of the drawings for consistency. Additional replacement sheets may be necessary to show the renumbering of the remaining figures. Each drawing sheet submitted after the filing date of an application must be labeled in the top margin as either “Replacement Sheet” or “New Sheet” pursuant to 37 CFR 1.121(d). If the changes are not accepted by the examiner, the applicant will be notified and informed of any required corrective action in the next Office action. The objection to the drawings will not be held in abeyance.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 112
Claims 1-15 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or 35 U.S.C. 112 (pre-AIA ), first paragraph, because the specification, while being enabling for “a single cam”, does not reasonably provide enablement for “Double lobe cam”. The specification does not enable any person skilled in the art to which it pertains, or with which it is most nearly connected, to “Double lobe cam” the invention commensurate in scope with these claims.
The single cam is shown as element 114 but what structure in that element is the double lobe cam.
Claims 1-15 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or 35 U.S.C. 112 (pre-AIA ), second paragraph, as being indefinite for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor (or for applications subject to pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, the applicant), regards as the invention.
The following claims are vague, indefinite, awkwardly, confusingly worded and/or lacking proper antecedent basis:
“double lobed cam” in claim 1. What is the structure or definition element supposed to be. The claim is indefinite.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 102
In the event the determination of the status of the application as subject to AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 (or as subject to pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103) is incorrect, any correction of the statutory basis (i.e., changing from AIA to pre-AIA ) for the rejection will not be considered a new ground of rejection if the prior art relied upon, and the rationale supporting the rejection, would be the same under either status.
The following is a quotation of the appropriate paragraphs of 35 U.S.C. 102 that form the basis for the rejections under this section made in this Office action:
A person shall be entitled to a patent unless –
(a)(1) the claimed invention was patented, described in a printed publication, or in public use, on sale, or otherwise available to the public before the effective filing date of the claimed invention.
Claim(s) 1- is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(a1) as being anticipated by Su 8016279.
Su discloses the claimed invention as recited in the claims as shown below:
1. A vise for holding objects comprising:
a vise body 101 &102 having a proximal end and a distal end and a central longitudinal axis;
engagement jaws 103 & 103 mounted on the distal end of the vise body, the engagement jaws being moveable between an open object-receiving position and a closed object- holding position, the engagement jaws remaining parallel to each other as they are moved between their open and closed positions;
wherein the engagement jaws extend longitudinally along a portion of the central longitudinal axis from the distal end to the proximal end;
the engagement jaws further comprise a first engagement jaw and a second engagement jaw interconnected to the vise body, and the engagement jaws each comprise a parallel interior plane therebetween and a parallel exterior plane opposite the parallel interior plane;
a double lobed cam 113 mounted to the vise body along the central longitudinal axis, positioned perpendicular between the first engagement jaw and the second engagement jaw;
wherein the actuation of the double lobed cam applies a positive pressure to the parallel interior planes of the engagement jaws moving the engagement jaws from the open object-receiving position to the closed object-holding position;
one or more of a spring 115 located between the parallel exterior planes of each engagement jaw and the vise body, the springs are configured to apply an expanding
force between the engagement jaws and the vise body in the open object-receiving position; and
an orifice 118 on the proximal end of the vise body capable of receiving a first end of an elongate shaft, wherein the elongate shaft is removably attached to the vise body.
2. The vise of claim 1, wherein a second end of the elongate shaft is removably attached to a rotary vise connection rod that is interconnected to a rotary vise handle.
3. The vise of claim 2, wherein the rotary vise connection rod is partially housed in a rotary rotation cradle, wherein the rotary rotation cradle is supported by a vertical support post.
4. The vise of claim 3, wherein the vertical support post is interconnected to a base.
5. The vise of claim 4, wherein the base comprises a clamp for securing the vise to an overhanging edge of a work surface.
6. The vise of claim 4, wherein the base is capable of self-supporting atop a work surface.
7. The vise of claim 1, wherein the vise body comprises magnetic materials.
8. The vise of claim 1, wherein the orifice on the proximal end of the vise body comprises magnetic materials.
9. The vise of claim 1, wherein the elongate shaft comprises magnetic materials.
10. The vise of claim 1, wherein the double lobed cam is interconnected to a vise handle which actuates rotation of the double lobed cam.
11. The vise of claim 1, wherein the engagement jaws have confronting faces and the confronting faces are provided with at least one complementary transverse arcuate groove for receiving, securing, and holding an object.
12. The vise of claim 1, wherein a second end of the elongate shaft is removably attached to a portable plate attachment.
13. The portable plate attachment of claim 12 further comprising a plurality of holes to allow for the connection of ropes or straps.
14. The portable plate attachment of claim 13, wherein the portable plate attachment comprises one or more of a strap to wear around the body of a person.
15. The portable plate attachment of claim 13, wherein the portable plate attachment comprises one or more of a strap to interconnect the portable plate attachment to an inanimate object.
Claim(s) 1- 6 and 12-13 is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(a1) as being anticipated by Renzetti 6564494
Renzetti discloses the claimed invention as recited in the claims as shown below:
1. A vise for holding objects comprising:
a vise body 42 &42having a proximal end and a distal end and a central longitudinal axis;
engagement jaws 44 & 44 mounted on the distal end of the vise body, the engagement jaws being moveable between an open object-receiving position and a closed object- holding position, the engagement jaws remaining parallel to each other as they are moved between their open and closed positions;
wherein the engagement jaws extend longitudinally along a portion of the central longitudinal axis from the distal end to the proximal end;
the engagement jaws further comprise a first engagement jaw and a second engagement jaw interconnected to the vise body, and the engagement jaws each comprise a parallel interior plane therebetween and a parallel exterior plane opposite the parallel interior plane;
a double lobed cam 50 & 50 mounted to the vise body along the central longitudinal axis, positioned perpendicular between the first engagement jaw and the second engagement jaw;
wherein the actuation of the double lobed cam applies a positive pressure to the parallel interior planes of the engagement jaws moving the engagement jaws from the open object-receiving position to the closed object-holding position;
one or more of a spring 60 located between the parallel exterior planes of each engagement jaw and the vise body, the springs are configured to apply an expanding
force between the engagement jaws and the vise body in the open object-receiving position; and
an orifice 45 on the proximal end of the vise body capable of receiving a first end of an elongate shaft, wherein the elongate shaft is removably attached to the vise body.
2. The vise of claim 1, wherein a second end of the elongate shaft 36 is removably attached to a rotary vise connection rod that is interconnected to a rotary vise handle 100.
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3. The vise of claim 2, wherein the rotary vise connection rod is partially housed in a rotary rotation cradle 34, wherein the rotary rotation cradle is supported by a vertical support post.
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4. The vise of claim 3, wherein the vertical support post 20 is interconnected to a base 12.
5. The vise of claim 4, wherein the base comprises a clamp for securing the vise to an overhanging edge 24 of a work surface.
6. The vise of claim 4, wherein the base is capable of self-supporting atop a work surface. This is the natural use of the claimed invention
12. The vise of claim 1, wherein a second end of the elongate shaft 36 is removably attached to a portable plate attachment.
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13. The portable plate attachment of claim 12 further comprising a plurality of holes to allow for the connection of ropes or straps.
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Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 103
In the event the determination of the status of the application as subject to AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 (or as subject to pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103) is incorrect, any correction of the statutory basis (i.e., changing from AIA to pre-AIA ) for the rejection will not be considered a new ground of rejection if the prior art relied upon, and the rationale supporting the rejection, would be the same under either status.
The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 103 which forms the basis for all obviousness rejections set forth in this Office action:
A patent for a claimed invention may not be obtained, notwithstanding that the claimed invention is not identically disclosed as set forth in section 102, if the differences between the claimed invention and the prior art are such that the claimed invention as a whole would have been obvious before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the claimed invention pertains. Patentability shall not be negated by the manner in which the invention was made.
The text of those sections of Title 35, U.S. Code not included in this action can be found in a prior Office action.
The factual inquiries for establishing a background for determining obviousness under 35 U.S.C. 103 are summarized as follows:
1. Determining the scope and contents of the prior art.
2. Ascertaining the differences between the prior art and the claims at issue.
3. Resolving the level of ordinary skill in the pertinent art.
4. Considering objective evidence present in the application indicating obviousness or nonobviousness.
Claim(s) 2-6 and 10-13 is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over Su 8016279 in view of Su 7950638.
Su discloses the claimed invention as recited above and a rotating handle and a shaft is not disclosed.
Su discloses a clamp body holding a vice which allows a hold and it would have been obvious to one having ordinary skill in the art to have modified the SU device by adding a clamp to hold the vice with a rotating handle 33 &34 and a shaft 31 which allows the use of a handle to yield the predictable result of using a rotating handle to position the vice. KRS
In regard to claim 3. The vise of claim 2, wherein the rotary vise connection rod is partially housed in a rotary rotation cradle 36 & 37, wherein the rotary rotation cradle is supported by a vertical support post 10.
In regard to claim 4, The vise of claim 3, wherein the vertical support post is interconnected to a base 8.
In regard to claim 5, The vise of claim 4, wherein the base comprises a clamp for securing the vise to an overhanging edge 15 of a work surface.
In regard to claim 6, The vise of claim 4, wherein the base is capable of self-supporting atop a work surface. This is natural use of the device
In regard to claim 10 The vise of claim 1, wherein the double lobed cam is interconnected to a vise handle which actuates rotation of the double lobed cam 50 & 50.
In regard to claim 11 The vise of claim 1, wherein the engagement jaws have confronting faces and the confronting faces are provided with at least one complementary transverse arcuate groove for receiving, securing, and holding an object. See Fig.2
In regard to claim 12 The vise of claim 1, wherein a second end of the elongate shaft is removably attached to a portable plate attachment. See Fig.2
In regard to claim 13 The portable plate attachment of claim 12 further compr ising a plurality of holes to allow for the connection of ropes or straps. See Fig.2
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Claim(s) 14-15 is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over Renzetti 6564494 in view of Little 5785304.
Renzetti discloses the claimed invention as recited above and a strap is not disclosed.
Little discloses a vice which having a strap for carrying the device and it would have been obvious to one having ordinary skill in the art to have modified the Little device to have a strap which allows the device to be held to yield the predictable result of using a rotating handle to position the vice. KRS
Allowable Subject Matter
Claims 7-9 are rejected in view of the 112 rejections, but would be allowable if rewritten in independent form including all of the limitations of the base claim and any intervening claims.
Conclusion
The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to applicant's disclosure. The 892 form discloses prior art being made of record.
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LEE D. WILSON
Examiner
Art Unit 3723
Ldw
/LEE D WILSON/Primary Examiner, Art Unit 3723 September 30, 2025