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 .
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 112
Claims 1-12 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.
Claims 1-8 are rejected as failing to define the invention in the manner required by 35 U.S.C. 112(b) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, second paragraph.
The claim(s) are narrative in form and replete with indefinite language. The structure which goes to make up the device must be clearly and positively specified. The structure must be organized and correlated in such a manner as to present a complete operative device. The claim(s) must be in one sentence form only. Note the format of the claims in the patent(s) cited. For example, “…that can be…” is not a positive recitation and only requires a capability for such limitation. or listing the elements without defining the arrangements.
Claim 5 recites the limitation "consisting…" in line 2, rendering the claim indefinite for eliminating an element from the parent claim 1. The terminology “consisting of” is a closed term and includes only what is recited and excluding all else. Claim 1 recites for a flashlight, yet claim 5 with the consisting language omits the remote and the flashlight.
Claim 6 recites the limitation "wherein the type and number of the mechanical parts, screwdriver bit, bit extension…" in line 2, rendering the claim indefinite, since the bit, extension…lack proper antecedent bases. There is insufficient antecedent basis for this limitation in the claim.
Claim 9 recites the limitation "the marked area" in line 1. There is insufficient antecedent basis for this limitation in the claim.
Claim 10 recites the limitation "the bit extension…key" in line 1. There are insufficient antecedent bases for this limitation in the claim.
Claim 11 recites the limitation "the chain native" in line 1. There is insufficient antecedent basis for this limitation in the claim. further, regarding claim 7, it appears a method of operating the tool is being claimed, which is improper in an article claim.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 103
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.
This application currently names joint inventors. In considering patentability of the claims the examiner presumes that the subject matter of the various claims was commonly owned as of the effective filing date of the claimed invention(s) absent any evidence to the contrary. Applicant is advised of the obligation under 37 CFR 1.56 to point out the inventor and effective filing dates of each claim that was not commonly owned as of the effective filing date of the later invention in order for the examiner to consider the applicability of 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) for any potential 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) prior art against the later invention.
Claims 1-7 and 12 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over Adamany et al. (8,074,541 “Adamany”) in view of Rothbaum et al. (2011/0192857 “Rothbaum”).
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Adamany meets all of the limitations of claim 1, as best understood, i.e., an all-in-one tool accessory for bicycles and all small personal wheeled vehicles, comprising at least capable of:
a) a combination of tools 2-4 and electronics 20-23 that can be used for regular maintenance of these devices to improve performance and maximize safety;
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c) a LED 21 with a flashlight Fig. 5;
two housing shells 1, 15/16, and
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e) a number of mechanical parts Fig. 4, except for a remote control.
Rothbaum teaches key chain accessory with a remote control that can activate an audio alarm 4802, [0031] and [0032], Fig. 49, partially shown here. It would have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art, before the effective date of the invention, to modify the invention of Adamany with a remote control as taught by Rothbaum for providing a remote control for safety and/or in order to assist a user in locating a lost or misplaced item [0031].
Regarding claim 2, PA (prior art, Adamany modified by Rothbaum) meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the remote control activating 4802 is integrated included into the all in one accessory for personal small wheeled vehicles housing, which can configure itself and manage four original remote controls at least capable of.
Regarding claim 3, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the LED 21 with a flashlight function is integrated into the housing Fig. 5 Adamany.
Regarding claim 4, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the two housing shells 1, 15 are firmly connected Fig. 5 Adamany and can be separated by loosening fasteners or clamping elements Fig. 4.
Regarding claim 5, PA meets the limitations, as best understood, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the housing made of plastic 04:47 or metal, or other suitable material consisting of housing shells 1 and 15, various tools, patches, a valve adapter, and a chain tool are mechanically held in position or loose.
Regarding claim 6, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the type and number of mechanical parts 2-7, fig. 4, screwdriver bits, bit extension, wrench, rubber patches, and valve adapter can be customized at least capable of. Note that adding patches, extensions (if applicant is attempting to claim these items) are all within the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art, depending on the intended use.
Regarding claim 7, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the dimensions of the housing are not limited, so larger housing units would also be feasible to contain more components within the constraints of bulk and weight Fig. 1.
Regarding claim 12, PA meets the limitations, i.e., all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the internal layout and contents of the accessory can be adjusted to be specific to the vehicle type, i.e., at least capable of.
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Claims 1-12 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over Hawkins (6,112,351) in view of Adamany and Rothbaum.
Hawkins meets all of the limitations of 1, as best understood, i.e., an all-in-one tool accessory for bicycles and all small personal wheeled vehicles, comprising at least capable of:
a) a combination of tools 70, 76, 82
b)
c)
two housing shells 12, 30, and
e) a number of mechanical parts e.g., 90, except for a remote control and a LED with a flashlight.
Rothbaum teaches key chain accessory with a remote control that can activate an audio alarm 4802, [0031] and [0032]. It would have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art, before the effective date of the invention, to modify the invention of Hawkins with a remote control as taught by Rothbaum for providing a remote control for safety and/or in order to assist a user in locating a lost or misplaced item [0031].
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Adamany teaches a tool kit with an LED flashlight. It would have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art, before the effective date of the invention, to modify the invention of Hawkins and Rothbaum with a remote control as taught by Adamany for illuminating the workpiece in low light.
Regarding claim 2, PA (prior art, Hawkins modified by Rothbaum and Adamany) meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the remote control activating 4802 Rothbaum is integrated included into the all in one accessory for personal small wheeled vehicles housing, which can configure itself and manage four original remote controls at least capable of.
Regarding claim 3, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the LED 21 with a flashlight function is integrated into the housing Fig. 5 Adamany.
Regarding claim 4, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the two housing shells 12, 30 are firmly connected Fig. 1 and can be separated by loosening fasteners or clamping elements Fig. 3.
Regarding claim 5, PA meets the limitations, as best understood, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the housing made of plastic or metal, or other suitable material consisting of housing shells 12 and 30, various tools, patches, a valve adapter, and a chain tool are mechanically held in position or loose.
Regarding claim 6, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the type and number of mechanical parts, screwdriver bits 70, bit extension 82, wrench, rubber patches not shown 03:09, and valve adapter defined by tip or 82 can be customized at least capable of. Note limitations from specification are not read into the claims.
Regarding claim 7, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the dimensions of the housing are not limited, so larger housing units would also be feasible to contain more components within the constraints of bulk and weight Fig. 1.
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Regarding claim 8, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the two housing shells 12 and 30 are used as tire levers Fig. 6.
Regarding claim 9, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the marked area of the shell irregular surfaces, Fig.1, Fig. 3 is used to roughen the area for repairing the tube at least capable of.
Regarding claim 10, PA meets the limitations, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein when using the bit extension 82, key 76 is used as a toggle handle for securing or tightening and opening various screw connections at least capable of, Fig. 4 Hawkins.
Regarding claim 11, PA meets the limitations, as best understood, i.e., the all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein when using the chain native part of 82 of the key e.g., hex post, 82 as a gag handle, the pressing of the chain bolt or the rivet of the chain facilitates and the bit extension 82 serves as a counter holder against the rotation of the chain at least capble of.
Regarding claim 12, PA meets the limitations, i.e., all-in-one tool accessory according to claim 1, wherein the internal layout and contents of the accessory can be adjusted to be specific to the vehicle type, i.e., at least capable of.
Conclusion
Prior art made of record and not relied upon at this time, are considered pertinent to applicant’s disclosure. Dayton et al. remote control and Wang two-shell housing are cited to show related inventions.
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/Hadi Shakeri/
February 21, 2026 Primary Examiner, Art Unit 3723