by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 168 466 A1 relates to a solar ray concentration system.
Brief outline of the case
The application was refused for failure to meet the requirement of R 43(1).
The ED found that D1 represented the CPA to the claimed invention and that the subject-matter of claim 1 was both novel and involved an inventive step over the cited art.
by Daniel X. Thomas
EP 3 493 340 B1 relates to an ignition plug with extended housing and grounding electrode on the inside of the housing.
Brief outline of the procedure
The OD decided maintenance according to AR1.
The board held that claim 1 as maintained lacked IS over D4=DE 31 48 296 + D3=US T 866031.