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`Docket: CRUSOE-105002US1
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`IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`Applicant: Crusoe Energy Systems Inc.
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`Art Unit:
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`2836
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`Serial No.:
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`16/529,152
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`Examiner: AMAYA, CARLOS DAVID
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`Filed:
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`2019-08-01
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`Conf. No.:
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`9940
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`Title:
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`Systems and Methods for Generating and Consuming Powerfrom Natural Gas
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`RESPONSE TO NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION
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`Electronically Filed
`Commissionerfor Patents
`P.O. Box 1450
`Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
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`Sir:
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`In response to the Non-Final Office Action having a Notification Date of May 7, 2020, Applicant
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`requests consideration of the following amendments and remarks.
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`Amendmentsto the Specification begin on page 2
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`Amendments to the Claims are reflected in thelisting of claims beginning on page 4.
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`Remarksbegin on page 13 ofthis paper.
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`AMENDMENTSTO THE SPECIFICATION
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`Please replace paragraph [0131] of the specification with the following amendedparagraph:
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`[0131] In one embodiment, the electrical power system 530-0fe
`may comprise one or more breaker panels
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`electrical
`communication with a series of powerdistribution units (“PDUs”)
`or power channels. Such PDUsmayalso be in communication with
`the various electrical components of the mobile data center 510,
`such as DCUs 520, backup power systems 540 (e.g., batteries
`and/or solar panels), a communication system 555, and/or a
`monitoring and control system 580.
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`Please also replace paragraph [0141] of the specification with the following amended paragraph:
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`[0141] It will be appreciated that the mobile data center 510 may
`be further designed with various safety and security features
`specific to oilfield operations. For example, the mobile data center
`510 may comprise one or more wireless cameras controlled by the
`monitoring and control system 580 and powered by the power
`system 530 and/or the backup power system 540. Such cameras
`may be specified for continuous remote monitoring and/or motion-
`activated recording. As another example, the mobile data center
`510-may-ecomprise-may comprise motion activated lighting systems
`that serve as an additional crime deterrent and/or that may provide
`sufficient light to facilitate work during nighttime operations.
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`And please replace paragraph [0165] of the specification with the following amendedparagraph:
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`[0165] The output electrical flow was then distributed to an
`electrical power system of a single 20’ by 8’ by 9.5’ mobile data
`center, which employed power channels (rather than PDUs to
`support 264 DSUs-DCUs). For ventilation, the mobile data center
`utilized natural aspiration via direct exhaust of DCUs to the
`container’s exterior. Specifically, the mobile data center included a
`pair of awnings and protective walls extending from the air intake
`(a wall of metal gridding andfiltration material on one long axis),
`as well as the air exhaust wall (a metal grid against which DCU
`exhaust fans were mounted directly on the other long axis).
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`The above paragraphs are amended herein to correct
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`typographical errors and Applicant
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`respectfully submits that no new matter has been added. Applicant has attached a Substitute
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`Specification showing the above changes relative to the immediate prior version of the
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`specification of record as required by 37 CFR § 1.125(c). Additionally, Applicant has attached a
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`“clean” copy of the Substitute Specification for the Examiner’s convenience.
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`AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS
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`The following listing of claims will replace all prior versions andlistings of claims in this
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`application.
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`Listing of Claims:
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`1. (Currently Amended) A flare mitigation system comprising:
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`an electrical power generation system comprising:
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`@ one or more powergeneration modules,each adapted to:
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`receive a fuel gas stream comprising a fuel gas associated with a heat value of
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`at least about 1,000 Btu/scf; and
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`consumethe fuel gas stream to generate a high-voltage electrical output
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`associated with a first voltage; and
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`a parallel panel in electrical communication with each of the power generation
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`modules, the parallel panel adapted to:
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`receive the high-voltage electrical output from each of the power generation
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`combine and synchronize said high-voltage electrical outputs into a combined
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`high-voltage electrical output; and
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`an electrical transformation module in electrical communication with the pewer
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`generationmeodute-parallel panel, the electrical transformation module adapted to:
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`receive the combined high-voltage electrical output-senerated-by+the-power
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`seneratronHnedule: and
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`transform the combined high-voltage electrical output into a low-voltage
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`electrical output associated with a second voltage that is lower than thefirst
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`voltage; and
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`a distributed computing system poweredby the electrical power generation system, the
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`distributed computing system comprising:
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`a communications system comprising one or moredatasatellite antennas, the
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`communications system adapted to provide a network; and
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`a first mobile data center comprising:
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`an enclosure defining an interior space;
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`a plurality of distributed computing units located within the interior space of
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`the enclosure, each of the plurality of distributed computing units in
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`communication with the network; and
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`a powersystem located at least partially within the interior space of the
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`enclosure, the power system in electrical communication with the electrical
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`transformation module and the plurality of distributed computing units such
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`that the power system receives the low-voltage electrical output and powers
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`each of the plurality of distributed computing units.
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`2. (Currently Amended) A system according to claim 1, wherein:
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`at least one of the power generation modules comprises an engine-type generator;
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`the high-voltage electrical output generated by the engine-type generator is from about 70
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`kW to about 2 MW;and
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`the first voltage is from about 480 V to about 4.16 kV.
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`3. (Original) A system according to claim 2, wherein the second voltage is from about 208 V to
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`about 240 V.
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`4. (Currently Amended) A system according to claim 3, wherein:
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`the high-voltage electrical output generated by the engine-type generator is from about 300
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`kW to about 400 kW;
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`the first voltage is about 480 V;
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`the enclosure of the first mobile data center comprises:
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`a length of about 20 feet;
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`a width of about 8 feet; and
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`a height of from about8.5 feet to about 9.5 feet; and
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`the plurality of distributed computing units comprisesat least about 200 distributed
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`computing units.
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`5. (Original) A system according to claim 4, wherein the electrical power generation system is
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`adapted to consume from about 50 Mscfto about 100 Mscfof fuel gas per day.
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`6. (Currently Amended) A system according to claim 3, wherein:
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`the high-voltage electrical output generated by the engine-type generator is from about 1
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`MW to about 2 MW;
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`the first voltage is about 480 V;
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`the enclosure of the first mobile data center comprises:
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`a length of about 40 feet;
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`a width of about 8 feet; and
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`a height of from about8.5 feet to about 9.5 feet; and
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`the plurality of distributed computing units comprisesat least about 400 distributed
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`computing units.
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`7. (Original) A system according to claim 6, wherein the electrical power generation system is
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`adapted to consume from about 100 Mscf to about 500 Msef of fuel gas per day.
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`8. (Original) A system according to claim 6, wherein the distributed computing system further
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`comprises a second mobile data center comprising:
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`a second enclosure defining an interior space, the second enclosure having a length, width
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`and height substantially similar to the respective length, width and height of the enclosure
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`of the first mobile data center;
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`a second plurality of distributed computing units located within the interior space of the
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`second enclosure, each of the secondplurality of distributed computing units in
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`communication with the network; and
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`a second power system located at least partially within the interior space of the second
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`enclosure, the second power system in electrical communication with the electrical
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`transformation module and the secondplurality of distributed computing units such that
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`the power system receives the low-voltage electrical output and powers each of the second
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`plurality of distributed computing units.
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`9. (Currently Amended) A system according to claim 6, wherein:
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`the electrical power generation system further comprises:
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`a secondelectrical transformation module in electrical communication with the
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`powergenerationmedute parallel panel, the second electrical transformation module
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`adaptedto:
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`receive the combined high-voltageelectrical output-senerated-bythe-power
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`seneratronHnedule: and
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`transform the combined high-voltage electrical output into a second low-
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`voltage electrical output associated with the second voltage; and
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`the distributed computing system further comprises:
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`a second mobile data center comprising:
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`a second enclosure defining an interior space, the second enclosure having a
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`length, width and height substantially similar to the respective length, width
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`and height of the enclosure of the first mobile data center;
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`a second plurality of distributed computing units located within the interior
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`space of the second enclosure, each of the secondplurality of distributed
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`computing units in communication with the network; and
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`a second powersystem located at least partially within the interior space of the
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`second enclosure, the second powersystem in electrical communication with
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`the secondelectrical transformation module and the secondplurality of
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`distributed computing units such that the second powersystem receives the
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`second low-voltage electrical output and powers each of the secondplurality of
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`distributed computing units.
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`10. (Currently Amended) A system according to claim 1, wherein:
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`at least one of the power generation modules comprises a turbine-type generator; and
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`the high-voltage electrical output generated by the turbine-type generator comprises from
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`about 2 MW to about 30 MW=and
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`11. (Original) A system according to claim 10, wherein the distributed computing system further
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`comprises a second mobile data center comprising:
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`a second enclosure defining an interior space, the second enclosure having a length, width
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`and height substantially similar to the respective length, width and height of the enclosure
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`of the first mobile data center;
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`a second plurality of distributed computing units located within the interior space of the
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`second enclosure, each of the secondplurality of distributed computing units in
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`communication with the network; and
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`a second power system located at least partially within the interior space of the second
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`enclosure, the second power system in electrical communication with the electrical
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`transformation module and the secondplurality of distributed computing units such that
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`the second powersystem receives the low-voltage electrical output and powers each of the
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`second plurality of distributed computing units.
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`12. (Currently Amended) A system according to claim 10, wherein:
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`the electrical power generation system further comprises:
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`a secondelectrical transformation module in electrical communication with the
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`parallel panel-pewer-generationmedute, the secondelectrical transformation module
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`adaptedto:
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`receive the combined high-voltage electrical output senerated-by+the-power
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`seneratronHnedule: and
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`transform the combined high-voltage electrical output into a second low-
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`voltage electrical output associated with the second voltage; and
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`the distributed computing system further comprises:
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`a second mobile data center comprising:
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`a second enclosure defining an interior space, the second enclosure having a
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`length, width and height substantially similar to the respective length, width
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`and height of the enclosure of the first mobile data center;
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`a second plurality of distributed computing units located within the interior
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`space of the second enclosure, each of the secondplurality of distributed
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`computing units in communication with the network; and
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`a second powersystem located at least partially within the interior space of the
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`second enclosure, the second powersystem in electrical communication with
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`the secondelectrical transformation module and the secondplurality of
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`distributed computing units such that the second powersystem receives the
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`second low-voltage electrical output and powers each of the secondplurality of
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`distributed computing units.
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`13. (Original) A system according to claim 10, wherein the second voltage is from about 208 V
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`to about 240 V.
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`14. (Original) A system according to claim 1, further comprising a monitoring and control
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`system in communication with the distributed computing system via the network.
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`15. (Original) A system according to claim 1, further comprising a natural gas processing system
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`in communication with the electrical power generation system, the natural gas processing system
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`adapted to process raw natural gasinto the fuel gas.
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`16. (Original) A system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of distributed computing
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`units are adapted to mine a cryptocurrency.
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`17. (Original) A flare mitigation system comprising:
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`an electrical power generation system comprising:
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`a first power generation module adaptedto:
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`receive a first fuel gas stream comprising a fuel gas associated with a heat
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`value of at least about 1,000 Btu/scf; and
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`consumethe fuel gas stream to generate a first high-voltage electrical output
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`associated with a first voltage;
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`a second power generation module adaptedto:
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`receive a second fuel gas stream comprising the fuel gas; and
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`consumethe second fuel gas stream to generate a second high-voltage
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`electrical output associated with the first voltage;
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`a parallel panel in electrical communication with the first power generation module
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`and the second powergeneration module, the parallel panel adaptedto:
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`receive the first and second high-voltage electrical outputs; and
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`combine and synchronizethe first and second high-voltage electrical outputs
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`into a combinedhigh-voltage electrical output; and
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`an electrical transformation module in electrical communication with the parallel
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`panel, the electrical transformation module adapted to:
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`receive the combined high-voltage electrical output; and
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`transform the combinedhigh-voltage electrical output into a low-voltage
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`electrical output associated with a second voltage that is lower than thefirst
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`voltage; and
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`a distributed computing system poweredby the electrical power generation system, the
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`distributed computing system comprising:
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`a communications system comprising one or more datasatellite antennas, the
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`communications system adapted to provide a network; and
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`a first mobile data center comprising:
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`an enclosure defining an interior space;
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`a plurality of distributed computing units located within the interior space of
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`the enclosure, each of the plurality of distributed computing units in
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`communication with the network; and
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`a powersystem located at least partially within the interior space of the
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`enclosure, the power system in electrical communication with the electrical
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`transformation module and the plurality of distributed computing units such
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`that the power system receives the low-voltage electrical output and powers
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`each of the plurality of distributed computing units.
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`18. (Original) A system according to claim 19, wherein:
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`the first power generation module comprises an engine-type generator;
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`the first high-voltage electrical output is from about 70 kW to about 2 MW;
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`the second powergeneration module comprises an engine-type generator;
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`the second high-voltage electrical output is from about 70 kW to about 2 MW;and
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`the first voltage is from about 480 V to about 4.16 kV.
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`19. (Original) A system according to claim 18, wherein the second voltage is from about 208 V
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`to about 240 V.
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`20. (Original) A system according to claim 19, wherein the distributed computing system further
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`comprises a second mobile data center comprising:
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`a second enclosure defining an interior space;
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`a second plurality of distributed computing units located within the interior space of the
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`second enclosure, each of the secondplurality of distributed computing units in
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`communication with the network; and
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`a second power system located at least partially within the interior space of the second
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`enclosure, the second power system in electrical communication with the electrical
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`transformation module and the secondplurality of distributed computing units such that
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`the second powersystem receives the low-voltage electrical output and powers each of the
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`second plurality of distributed computing units.
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`REMARKS
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`Status of the Claims
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`Claims 1-20 are pending.
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`Claims 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10 and 12 are amended herein. No new matter is added.
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`Objections to the Specification
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`The specification is objected to because of various informalities contained in paragraphs [0131],
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`[0141] and [0165].! The Examineris requested above to replace original paragraphs [0131],
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`[0141] and [0165] with the corresponding amended paragraphs. Withdrawal of the objections to
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`the specification is respectfully requested.
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`Objections to the Claims
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`Claims 9 and 12 are objected to because of the following informalities: “Claims 9 and 12 lines
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`19 and 20 recite ‘the electrical transformation’ and ‘the low-voltage’; however, it appears that
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`[the claims] should read ‘the secondelectrical transformation’ and ‘the second low-voltage.”””
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`Claims 9 and 12 are amendedherein to correct the above informalities and withdrawal of the
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`objections to the claims is respectfully requested.
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`Claim Rejections
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`35 U.S.C. §§ 102(a)(2) and 103
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`Claim 1 is reyected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(a)(2) as allegedly being anticipated by U.S. Pat. App.
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`Pub. No. 2020/0051184 (“Barbour”).* And claims 2-16 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as
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`allegedly being unpatentable over Barbour in view of US Pat. App. Pub. 2020/0006938
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`(“Torvund”). + The rejections are respectfully traversed.
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`! Office Action at 2.
`2 Id.
`3 Td.
`4 Td at 3.
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`Claims 17-20
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`Asan initial matter, Applicant respectfully notes that claims 17-20 are not rejected under
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`35 U.S.C. §§ 102/103 as allegedly being anticipated by Barbour and/or unpatentable over
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`Barbourin view of Torvund. Independent claim 17 recites the following element, which was not
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`includedin original independent claim 1: “a parallel panel in electrical communication with the
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`first power generation module and the second power generation module, the parallel panel
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`adapted to: receive the first and second high-voltage electrical outputs; and combine and
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`synchronize the first and second high-voltage electrical outputs into a combined high-voltage
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`electrical output.” Both Barbour and Torvundare wholly silent with respect to the claimed
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`parallel panel and the Examiner doesnotassert that either references teaches/suggests such
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`element. Accordingly, claims 17-20 are believed to be allowable over the cited references.
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`Claims 1-16
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`Independent claim 1 is amended herein to recite the “parallel panel” found in original claim 17.
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`Accordingly, amended independentclaim 1 is believed to be allowable overthe cited references
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`for at least the reasons discussed above with respect to claim 17. Claims 2-16 are also believed to
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`be allowable, as each of the claims dependsdirectly or indirectly from claim 1.
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`Double Patentin
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`Claims 1-20 of the instant application are provisionally rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 101 as
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`claiming the same inventionas that of claims 1-20 of co-pending Application No. 16/694,883
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`(the “‘883 Application”). > Applicant notes that independent claim 1 of the instant application is
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`amended herein. Moreover, on September 23, 2020 Applicant submitted a Response to Non-
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`Final Office Action in the ‘883 Application. The Response includes amendments to independent
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`claims 1 and 17 of the ‘883 Application. Accordingly, the claims of the instant application are no
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`longer coextensive in scope with those of the ‘883 Application. Withdrawal of the provisional
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`statutory double patenting rejection is respectfully requested.
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`> Td at8.
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`CONCLUSION
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`In light of the above, Applicant respectfully submits that the instant application is in condition
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`for allowance. An action passing this case to issue 1s therefore respectfully requested. In the
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`event that a telephone conference would facilitate examination of this application, the Examiner
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`is invited to contact the undersigned representative at the number provided.
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`AUTHORIZATION
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`The Commissioneris hereby authorized to charge any fees which may be required for this
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`amendment, or credit any overpayment to Deposit Account No. 50-6138. Furthermore, in the
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`event that an extension of time is required, the Commissioneris requested to grant a petition for
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`that extension of time whichis required to make this response timely and is hereby authorized to
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`charge any fee for such an extension of time or credit any overpayment for an extension of time
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`to the above Deposit Account.
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`Dated: September 23, 2020
`Zeller IP Group, PLLC
`Attn: Kyle Zeller
`155 Water St., Suite 6/6
`Brooklyn, NY 11201
`kyle@zellerip.com
`(646) 759-0958
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`Respectfully Submitted,
`Zeller IP Group, PLLC
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`/Kyle M. Zeller/
`Kyle M. Zeller
`Reg. No. 64,748
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`10)} The specification is objected to by the Examiner.
`11) The drawing(s) filed on 8/1/2019 is/are: a) accepted or b)() objected to by the Examiner.
`Applicant may not request that any objection to the drawing(s) be held in abeyance. See 37 CFR 1.85(a).
`Replacement drawing sheet(s) including the correction is required if the drawing(s) is objected to. See 37 CFR 1.121 (d).
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`Priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119
`12)(1) Acknowledgment is made of a claim for foreign priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a)-(d)or (f).
`Certified copies:
`cc) None ofthe:
`b)LJ Some**
`a)L) All
`1.2 Certified copies of the priority documents have been received.
`2.2 Certified copies of the priority documents have been received in Application No.
`3.4) Copies of the certified copies of the priority documents have been receivedin this National Stage
`application from the International Bureau (PCT Rule 17.2(a)).
`* See the attached detailed Office action for a list of the certified copies not received.
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`Attachment(s)
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`1)
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`Notice of References Cited (PTO-892)
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`Information Disclosure Statement(s) (PTO/SB/08a and/or PTO/SB/08b)
`2)
`Paper No(s)/Mail Date 11/14/2019.
`U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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`3) (J Interview Summary (PTO-413)
`Paper No(s)/Mail Date
`(Qj Other:
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`4)
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`PTOL-326 (Rev. 11-13)
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`Office Action Summary
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`Part of Paper No./Mail Date 20200504
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`Application No.
`Applicant(s)
`16/529 152
`Cavnessetal.
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`Office Action Summary Art Unit|AIA (FITF) StatusExaminer
`CARLOS AMAYA
`2836
`Yes
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`-- The MAILING DATEofthis communication appears on the cover sheet with the correspondence address --
`Period for Reply
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`A SHORTENED STATUTORY PERIOD FOR REPLYIS SET TO EXPIRE 3 MONTHS FROM THE MAILING
`DATE OF THIS COMMUNICATION.
`Extensions of time may be available underthe provisions of 37 CFR 1.136(a). In no event, however, may a reply betimely filed after SIX (6) MONTHSfrom the mailing
`date of this communication.
`If NO period for reply is specified above, the maximum statutory period will apply and will expire SIX (6) MONTHSfrom the mailing date of this communication.
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`- Failure to reply within the set or extended period for reply will, by statute, cause the application to become ABANDONED (35 U.S.C. § 133}.
`Any reply received by the Office later than three months after the mailing date of this communication, evenif timely filed, may reduce any earned patent term
`adjustment. See 37 CFR 1.704(b).
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`Status
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`1) Responsive to communication(s) filed on 8/1/2019.
`LC} A declaration(s)/affidavit(s) under 37 CFR 1.130(b) was/werefiled on
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`2a)(J This action is FINAL. 2b))This action is non-final.
`3) An election was madeby the applicant in responseto a restriction requirement set forth during the interview
`on
`; the restriction requirement and election have been incorporated into this action.
`4\(Z Since this application is in condition for allowance except for formal matters, prosecution as to the merits is
`closed in accordance with the practice under Exparte Quayle, 1935 C.D. 11, 453 O.G. 213.
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`Application/Control Number: 16/529,152
`Art Unit: 2836
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`DETAILED ACTION
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`Notice of Pre-AlA or AIA Status
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`1.
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`The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined
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`under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA.
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`Specification
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`2.
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`The disclosure is objected to because of the following informalities: Paragraph
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`0131 line 1 delete “of a’. Paragraph 0141 line 6 delete “may comprise”. Paragraph
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`0165 line 3 delete “DSUs” and replaceit with --DCUs--. Appropriate correction is
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`required.
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`Claim Objections
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`3.
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`Claims 9, 12 are objected to becauseof the following informalities: Claims 9 and
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`12 lines 19 and 20 recite “the electrical transformation” and “the low-voltage”; however,
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`it appears that it should read the second electrical transformation and the second low-
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`voltage. Appropriate correction is required.
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`Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 102
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`4.
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`The following is a quotation of the appropriate paragraphs of 35 U.S.C. 102 that
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`form the basis for the rejections under this section madein this Office action:
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`A person shall be entitled to a patent unless —
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`(a)(2) the claimed invention was described in a patent issued under section 151, or in an
`application for patent published or deemed published under section 122(b), in which the
`patent or application, as the case may be, namesanother inventor and waseffectively filed
`before the effective filing date of the claimed invention.
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`5.
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`Claim(s) 1 is/are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) as being anticipated by
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`Barbour (US 2020/0051 184).
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`Application/Control Number: 16/529,152
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`With respect to claim 1, Barbour disclosesa flare mitigation system (paragraph
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`0008) comprising: an electrical power generation system comprising: a power
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`generation module adaptedto: receive a fuel gas stream comprising a fuel gas
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`associated with a heat value of at least about 1,000 Btu/scf; and consume the fuel gas
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`stream to generate a high-voltage electrical output associated with a first voltage
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`(figures 1 and 2 discloses power generating modules couple to a generator to produce
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`power. Note that the power generation system receives natural gas); and
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`an electrical transformation module in electrical communication with the power
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`generation module, the electrical transformation module adapted to: receive the high-
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`voltage electrical output generated by the power generation module; and transform the
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`high-voltage electrical output into a low-voltage electrical output associated with a
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`second voltage that is lower than the first voltage (figure 4 discloses a transforming
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`module 80 to receive a high voltage and step-downthe voltage); and
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`a distributed computing system poweredbythe electrical power generation system, the
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`distributed computing system comprising:
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`a communications system comprising one or more data satellite antennas (antennas 96,
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`figure 4 and 6), the communications system adapted to provide a network; and
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`a first mobile data center comprising:
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`an enclosure defining an interior space (see figure 6);
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`a plurality of distributed computing units located within the interior space of the
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`enclosure, each of the plurality of distributed computing units in communication with the
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`network (see mining processors 92, figure 4); and
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`a power system located at least partially within the interior space of the enclosure, the
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`power system in electrical communication with the electrical transformation module and
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`the plurality of distributed computing units such that the power system receives the low-
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`voltage electrical output and powers each ofthe plurality of distributed computing units
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`(figure 4 discloses distribution panel and contactor panel for distributing for powering the
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`distributed computing units 92).
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`Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 103
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`6.
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`The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 103 which forms the basis for all
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`obviousnessrejections setforth in this Office action:
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`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 inve