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 .
This action is responsive to the following communications: remarks filed on December 23, 2025
This application has been examined. Claims 1-20 are pending.
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 t which the claimed invention pertains. Patentability shall not be negated by the manner in which the invention was made.
Claims 1-19 are rejected under AIA 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being unpatentable over Yamashita et al. (US Pub No. 2011/0133560) in view of Milton (US Pat No. 7,591,383).
In order to expedite and avoid piecemeal prosecution, the following rejection is made to the extent that the claims are understood, by considering those elements which are understood and interpreting their function in a manner which is consistent with the recited goals of the claims, and then applying the best available art.
The examiner relies on the entire teachings of Yamashita, Shum, and Milton references; the applicant should carefully consider the entire teachings of the above-mentioned references to better understand the examiner’s position.
In regard to claims 1, 19, Yamashita et al. disclose a cabinet mounted computing system comprising: a rack mounting system (item 20 of figure 3); at least one computing device (item 30 of figure 3) mounted to the rack mounting system (as shown in Fig. 3, which is reproduced below for ease of reference and convenience, Yamashita discloses the server shown in FIGS. 3-5 is provided with a main server block 20 having a plurality of blade servers 30 and rack servers 31 loaded in a removable manner in a server case 21, and uninterruptible power supplies 10 housed in the main server block 20 server case 21 to supply operating power to the main server block 20 input power supply lines 23 both when there is commercial power source 50 outage and when there is no power outage. See ¶ 33);
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and at least one uninterruptible power supply device (items 10 of figure 2) mounted to the rack mounting system; wherein the at least one uninterruptible power supply device is configured to provide electrical power to the at least one computing device (in Yamashita, the uninterruptible power supplies 10 supply power to the main server block 20 blade servers 30 and rack servers 31 both during power outage and when there is no power outage. During power outage, the uninterruptible power supplies 10 maintain server operation for a given time period. The time that the uninterruptible power supplies 10 maintain the server in an operational state after power outage occurs is longer than the time required to properly shutdown the server. See ¶ 35); wherein the at least one uninterruptible power supply device includes at least one hot swappable module coupled thereto (in Yamashita, the main server block 20 has uninterruptible power supplies 10 loaded in a removable manner in the bottom section of the server case 21 to supply power to the blade servers 30 and rack servers 31. Although the main server block 20 of the figures houses uninterruptible power supplies 10 in the bottom section of the server case 21. See ¶ 35). But Yamashita et al. do not disclose a display module rotatably coupled thereto; and wherein the display module is configured to selectively block and selectively allow removal of the at least one hot swappable module. In the same field of endeavor, Milton discloses a display module (item 28 of figure 1) rotatably coupled thereto (as shown in Fig. 1, which is reproduced below for ease of reference and convenience, Milton discloses the retractable display is arranged to be retained in a retracted, or storage position in the slot 26 within the rack 10 and to be moved to deployed and operative positions outside to the front of the rack 10. The uninterruptable power supplies are included at least one hot swapable module is a standard option in the field of art. See col. 3, line 60 thru col. 4, line 3); and wherein the display module is configured to selectively block and selectively allow removal of the at least one hot swappable module (in Milton, the display 28 is oriented in a substantially vertical orientation extending back into the rack 10 from the front thereof. This arrangement minimizes the impact on the cooling airflow through the rack (which is arranged to be from bottom to top) and to minimize the frontal area of the rack 10 occupied by the display when stored in the rack 10. The display location is adjacent one side of the rack so that it can be deployed to extend beyond one side of the rack when in the deployed position, thereby not to inhibit access to rack mountable component. once the display 28 has been slid into the first deployed position externally of the slot 26, it may be swung into a position extending to the side of the rack 10. A display surface, or screen, 32 is then visible from the front of the rack, this position defining an operative deployed position. The display 28 may be swung into left to block and into the right to allow the removal of hot swappable module. See figure 2C, col. 2, lines 47-58; col. 3, line 60 through col. 4, line 3).
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and wherein the display module is configured to selectively block and selectively allow removal of the at least one hot swappable module (in Milton, the display 28 is oriented in a substantially vertical orientation extending back into the rack 10 from the front thereof. This arrangement minimizes the impact on the cooling airflow through the rack (which is arranged to be from bottom to top) and to minimize the frontal area of the rack 10 occupied by the display when stored in the rack 10. The display location is adjacent one side of the rack so that it can be deployed to extend beyond one side of the rack when in the deployed position, thereby not to inhibit access to rack mountable component. once the display 28 has been slid into the first deployed position externally of the slot 26, it may be swung into a position extending to the side of the rack 10. A display surface, or screen, 32 is then visible from the front of the rack, this position defining an operative deployed position. The display 28 may be swung into left to block and into the right to allow the removal of hot swappable module. See figure 2C, col. 2, lines 47-58; col. 3, line 60 through col. 4, line 3). It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filling date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to modify the teaching of Yamashita to include the display module is configured to selectively block and selectively allow removal of the at least one hot swappable module, as taught by Milton, in order to mannerly secure the removable server blades.
In regard to claim 13, Yamashita et al. disclose a cabinet mounted computing system comprising: a rack mounting system (item 20 of figure 3); at least one computing device (item 30 of figure 3) mounted to the rack mounting system (as shown in Fig. 3, which is reproduced below for ease of reference and convenience, Yamashita discloses the server shown in FIGS. 3-5 is provided with a main server block 20 having a plurality of blade servers 30 and rack servers 31 loaded in a removable manner in a server case 21, and uninterruptible power supplies 10 housed in the main server block 20 server case 21 to supply operating power to the main server block 20 input power supply lines 23 both when there is commercial power source 50 outage and when there is no power outage. See ¶ 33);
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hot swappable module (item 30 of figure 3) coupled to the housing and disposed adjacent to the frame (see figure 3); a second hot swappable module (item 31 of figure 1) coupled to the housing and disposed adjacent to the frame (see figure 3).
But Yamashita et al. do not disclose a display module rotatably coupled thereto; and wherein the display module is configured to selectively block and selectively allow removal of the at least one hot swappable module. In the same field of endeavor, Milton discloses a display module (item 28 of figure 1) rotatably coupled thereto (as shown in Fig. 1, which is reproduced below for ease of reference and convenience, Milton discloses the retractable display is arranged to be retained in a retracted, or storage position in the slot 26 within the rack 10 and to be moved to deployed and operative positions outside to the front of the rack 10. The uninterruptable power supplies are included at least one hot swapable module is a standard option in the field of art. See col. 3, line 60 thru col. 4, line 3);
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and wherein the display module is configured to selectively block and selectively allow removal of the at least one hot swappable module (in Milton, the display 28 is oriented in a substantially vertical orientation extending back into the rack 10 from the front thereof. This arrangement minimizes the impact on the cooling airflow through the rack (which is arranged to be from bottom to top) and to minimize the frontal area of the rack 10 occupied by the display when stored in the rack 10. The display location is adjacent one side of the rack so that it can be deployed to extend beyond one side of the rack when in the deployed position, thereby not to inhibit access to rack mountable component. once the display 28 has been slid into the first deployed position externally of the slot 26, it may be swung into a position extending to the side of the rack 10. A display surface, or screen, 32 is then visible from the front of the rack, this position defining an operative deployed position. The display 28 may be swung into left to block and into the right to allow the removal of hot swappable module. See figure 2C, col. 2, lines 47-58; col. 3, line 60 through col. 4, line 3). It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filling date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to modify the teaching of Yamashita to include the display module is configured to selectively block and selectively allow removal of the at least one hot swappable module, as taught by Milton, in order to mannerly secure the removable server blades.
Claims 2, 15, 20 are rejected under AIA 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being unpatentable over Yamashita et al. in view of Milton and further in view of Shum et al. (US Pub No. 2005/0162831).
In regard to claims 2, 15, Yamashita et al. and Milton discloses the claimed subject matter except the teaching of wherein the at least one uninterruptible power supply device further comprises a removable front bezel configured to selectively cover the at least one hot swappable module and at least a portion of the display module. In the same field of endeavor, Shum et al. disclose the enclosure 100 includes a front faceplate or bezel 104, which is shown in a closed position. Also a modular electronic enclosure 100a, identical to enclosure 100 except that the bezel 104 is shown in an open position. The bezel 104 may also include provisions for viewing a display 108, which may provide identifying, status, or other information regarding components within the enclosure 100 (as shown in Fig. 1, which is reproduced below for ease of reference and convenience, Shum discloses the bezel latch mechanism 110, not only provides for a rapid hinged opening, but also for complete removal of the bezel 104 if desired. Through the use of bezel latch mechanism 110, the bezel 104 may function as a hinged faceplate as well as a snap-off faceplate. See ¶ 20, 25-27).
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It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filling date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to modify the invention of Milton to include the bezel, as taught by Shum et al, for allowing quickly removed and quickly replaced the swappable modules. Further, a person of ordinary skill in the art would have been motivated to combine Shum et al. with Yamashita et al. and Milton because combining the prior art elements of Shum et al. with Yamashita et al. and Milton according to known methods would have yielded predictable results, using the techniques of Shum et al. would have improved Yamashita et al. and Milton in the same way, and applying the techniques of Shum et al. to improve Shum would have yielded predictable results (e.g. there are continuing efforts to make the system as such more efficient, to improve it and to improve the access of the swappable modules of the rack system). [See MPEP 2143].
In regard to claim 20, Milton discloses wherein the display module blocks removal of the first hot swappable module and the second hot swappable module in a third position (in Milton, Figure 2C, once the display 28 has been slid into the first deployed position externally of the slot 26, it may be swung into a position extending to the side of the rack 10. A display surface, or screen, 32 is then visible from the front of the rack, this position defining an operative deployed position. See ¶ 21-23). But Milton does not disclose wherein the uninterruptible power supply device further comprises a removable front bezel configured to selectively cover the hot swappable modules and at least a portion of the display module, when the display module is in the third position. In the same field of endeavor, Shum et al. disclose the enclosure 100 includes a front faceplate or bezel 104, which is shown in a closed position. Also a modular electronic enclosure 100a, identical to enclosure 100 except that the bezel 104 is shown in an open position. The bezel 104 may also include provisions for viewing a display 108, which may provide identifying, status, or other information regarding components within the enclosure 100 (as shown in Fig. 1, which is reproduced below for ease of reference and convenience, Shum discloses the bezel latch mechanism 110, not only provides for a rapid hinged opening, but also for complete removal of the bezel 104 if desired. Through the use of bezel latch mechanism 110, the bezel 104 may function as a hinged faceplate as well as a snap-off faceplate. See ¶ 20, 25-27).
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It would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filling date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to modify the invention of Milton to include the bezel, as taught by Shum et al, for allowing quickly removed and quickly replaced the swappable modules. Further, a person of ordinary skill in the art would have been motivated to combine Shum et al. with Yamashita et al. and Milton because combining the prior art elements of Shum et al. with Yamashita et al. and Milton according to known methods would have yielded predictable results, using the techniques of Shum et al. would have improved Yamashita et al. and Milton in the same way, and applying the techniques of Shum et al. to improve Shum would have yielded predictable results (e.g. there are continuing efforts to make the system as such more efficient, to improve it and to improve the access of the swappable modules of the rack system). [See MPEP 2143].
7. Claims 7-12, 14, 16-19 are rejected under AIA 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being unpatentable over Milton
In regard to claim 7, even though Milton does not disclose wherein the display module is rotatably mounted to a double hinged bracket of the at least one uninterruptible power supply device. However it is merely one of several straightforward possibilities from which the skilled person in the art would be constructional detail of the display mount, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise of inventive skill, in order to solve the problem posed.
In regard to claim 8, even though Milton does not disclose wherein the display module is fixedly mounted to a display plate of the bracket. However it is merely one of several straightforward possibilities from which the skilled person in the art would be constructional detail of the display mount, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise of inventive skill, in order to solve the problem posed.
In regard to claim 9, even though Milton does not disclose wherein the display plate is rotatably coupled to an intermediate linkage of the bracket. However it is merely one of several straightforward possibilities from which the skilled person in the art would be constructional detail of the display mount, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise of inventive skill, in order to solve the problem posed.
In regard to claim 10, even though Milton does not disclose wherein the intermediate linkage is rotatably coupled to a mounting flange of the bracket and wherein the mounting flange is fixedly mounted to the at least one uninterruptible power supply device. However it is merely one of several straightforward possibilities from which the skilled person in the art would be constructional detail of the display mount, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise of inventive skill, in order to solve the problem posed.
In regard to claims 11, 17, even though Milton does not disclose wherein the intermediate linkage is rotatably coupled to the display plate and the mounting flange through friction hinges. However it is merely one of several straightforward possibilities from which the skilled person in the art would be constructional detail of the display mount, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise of inventive skill, in order to solve the problem posed.
In regard to claims 12, 18, even though Milton does not disclose wherein the display plate is rotatably coupled to the intermediate linkage of the bracket through a display flange and wherein the display plate is removably coupled to the display flange. However it is merely one of several straightforward possibilities from which the skilled person in the art would be constructional detail of the display mount, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise of inventive skill, in order to solve the problem posed.
In regard to claim 14, Milton discloses wherein the display module blocks removal of the first hot swappable module and the second hot swappable module in a third position (in Milton, Figure 2C, once the display 28 has been slid into the first deployed position externally of the slot 26, it may be swung into a position extending to the side of the rack 10. A display surface, or screen, 32 is then visible from the front of the rack, this position defining an operative deployed position. See ¶ 21-23).
In regard to claim 16, even though Milton does not disclose a mounting flange fixedly mounted to the frame, an intermediate linkage rotatably coupled to the mounting flange, and a display plate rotatably coupled to the intermediate linkage, wherein the display module is removably and fixedly coupled to the display plate. However it is merely one of several straightforward possibilities from which the skilled person in the art would be constructional detail of the display mount, in accordance with circumstances, without the exercise of inventive skill, in order to solve the problem posed.
Examiner's note:
Examiner has cited particular columns and line numbers in the references applied to the claims above for the convenience of the Applicant. Although the specified citations are representative of the teachings of the art and are applied to specific limitations within the individual claim, other passages and figures may apply as well. It is respectfully requested from the Applicant in preparing responses, to fully consider the references in entirety as potentially teaching all or part of the claimed invention, as well as the context of the passages as taught by the prior art or disclosed by the Examiner.
Response to Amendment
8. Applicant’s arguments, see on pages 8-17, filed on December 23, 2025, with respect to the rejections of claims 1-20 under 35USC102/103 have been fully considered and are persuasive. Therefore, the rejection has been withdrawn. However, upon further consideration, a new ground(s) of rejection is made in view of Yamashita et al.
Conclusion
9. All claims are rejected.
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Primary Examiner, Art Unit 2175