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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 § 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 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) 1-20 is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) as being anticipated by Radhe Bits youtube video titled “Dual Octopad Stand Unboxing & Review” dated May 01, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7d-097-G5g (hereinafter referred to as “Radhe Bits”).
Regarding claim 1, Radhe Bits discloses a universal multi-pad mounting bracket (see annotated video capture A at 5:43 min below), comprising: a mounting bracket attached to a module via a plurality of fasteners (see annotated video capture B at 1:43 min below; note: module can be the Roland multi-pad shown in video at 3:05 min); a channel provided on a first side of the mounting bracket (see annotated video capture C at 5:24 min below); a stand mount including a left side and a right side (see annotated video capture D at 4:47 min below), the left and right sides to be received by the channel to slidingly engaged with the mounting bracket to the stand mount (see annotated video captures A and C below); and a tube positioned on a bottom side of the stand mount (see screen capture F below), the tube to slidingly engage with a stand (see annotated video capture E at 5:36 min below).
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Regarding claim 2, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the channel includes a first receiver positioned on a left side of the mounting bracket and a second receiver positioned on the right side of the mounting bracket (see annotated screen capture G below).
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Regarding claim 3, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the first side of the mounting bracket forms a first planar surface (see annotated screen capture G above, note: first side appears to be a planar surface).
Regarding claim 4, Radhe Bits discloses wherein a top side of the stand mount forms a second planar surface (see annotated screen capture H below), and wherein the first planar surface and the second planar surface contact one another once the stand mount is slidingly engaged to the mounting bracket (see screen capture F above).
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Regarding claim 5, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the channel further comprises a third receiver position on a rear side of the mounting bracket to prevent the stand mount from sliding through the channel (see annotated screen capture I below).
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Regarding claim 6, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the stand is an adjustable stand to enable the selection of a height of the module (video at 5:05 min ~ 5:38 min showing stand is adjustable in height so enable selection of height of the mounted Roland multi-pad).
Regarding claim 7, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the mounting bracket is flat and is attached on a bottom side of the module to facilitate storage of the module with the attached mounting bracket (see annotated video capture J below).
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Regarding claim 8, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the stand mount includes one or more hinges to enable the adjustment of the position of the mounting bracket (see annotated video capture K below).
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Regarding claim 9, Radhe Bits discloses a universal multi-pad mounting bracket assembly (see annotated video capture A at 5:43 min above), comprising: a mounting bracket attached to a module via a plurality of fasteners to form a substantially flat surface (see annotated video capture B at 1:43 min above; note: module can be the Roland multi-pad shown in video at 3:05 min, and surface of mounting bracket appears to be flat); a channel provided on a first side of the mounting bracket (see annotated video capture C at 5:24 min above); a stand mount including a left side and a right side (see annotated video capture D at 4:47 min above), the left and right sides to be received by the channel to slidingly engaged with the mounting bracket to the stand mount (see annotated video captures A and C above); a tube positioned on a bottom side of the stand mount (see screen capture F above), the tube to slidingly engage with a stand, wherein the stand mount is retained on the stand to enable a user to efficiently remove and replace the module on the stand (see annotated video capture E at 5:36 min above).
Regarding claim 10, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the channel includes a first receiver positioned on a left side of the mounting bracket and a second receiver positioned on the right side of the mounting bracket (see annotated screen capture G above).
Regarding claim 11, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the first side of the mounting bracket forms a first planar surface defining the substantially flat surface (see annotated screen capture G above, note: first side appears to be planar surface).
Regarding claim 12, Radhe Bits discloses wherein a top side of the stand mount forms a second planar surface (see annotated screen capture H above), and wherein the first planar surface and the second planar surface contact one another once the stand mount is slidingly engaged to the mounting bracket (see screen capture F above).
Regarding claim 13, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the channel further comprises a third receiver position on a rear side of the mounting bracket to prevent the stand mount from sliding through the channel (see annotated screen capture I above).
Regarding claim 14, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the stand is an adjustable stand to enable the selection of a height of the module (video at 5:05 min ~ 5:38 min showing stand is adjustable in height so enable selection of height of the mounted Roland multi-pad).
Regarding claim 15, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the mounting bracket is substantially flat and is attached on a bottom side of the module to facilitate storage of the module with the attached mounting bracket (see annotated video capture J above).
Regarding claim 16, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the stand mount includes one or more hinges to enable the adjustment of the position of the mounting bracket (see annotated video capture K above).
Regarding claim 17, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the one or more hinges enable the user to pivot the module on the stand to a suitable position (video at 3:24 min ~ 3: 46min).
Regarding claim 18, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the substantially flat surface formed by the mounting bracket attached to the module enables storage in a universal protective case (video at 0:55 min ~ 1:40 min show mounting bracket and stand are stored in a protective case).
Regarding claim 19, Radhe Bits discloses wherein the tube is retained on the stand via a friction fit mechanism (see annotated video capture E at 5:36 min above).
Regarding claim 20, Radhe Bits discloses a universal multi-pad mounting bracket assembly (see annotated video capture A at 5:43 min above), comprising: a universal mounting bracket attached to a back side of a module via a plurality of fasteners to form a substantially flat surface facilitating storage of the mounting bracket and the attached module (see annotated video capture B at 1:43 min above; note: module can be the Roland multi-pad shown in video at 3:05 min; video at 0:55 min ~ 1:40 min show mounting bracket and stand are stored in a protective case); a channel provided on a first side of the mounting bracket, the channel to connect with a stand mount to enable the efficient connection and disconnection of the module to an adjustable stand (see annotated video capture C at 5:24 min above); a tube positioned on a bottom side of the stand mount (see screen capture F above), the tube to slidingly engage with a stand to retain the module on the stand (see annotated video capture E at 5:36 min above); and wherein the channel enables the efficient switching between multiple modules without removing the universal mounting bracket (see screen capture F above).
Conclusion
The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to applicant's disclosure. Voorhees (US 20110192269A1) discloses a portable stand and mount for securing media players. Wilson (US D852871S) discloses a camera quick-release mount having sliding engaging and locking features. Larson (US 20150028175A1) discloses an apparatus for holding portable devices. Fehr (US 11513427B2) disclose a modular mount system having a mounting plate connector and a camera housing with sliding engageable locking socket connector. Sanders (US 10480706B2) discloses an adjustable electronic device holder with sliding bracket and channel for holding.
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/DING Y TAN/Examiner, Art Unit 3632
/TERRELL L MCKINNON/Supervisory Patent Examiner, Art Unit 3632