Summary
This invention concerns optimising the aerodynamic efficiency of an athlete by modelling the effects on the aerodynamics of this athlete, of the articles of clothing and of the features of the planned route
The Hearing Officer (HO) followed the four stepAeroteltest to determine whether there was a technical contribution. The HO, taking note of the judgements inHalliburtonandPTKWOwhile applying theAT&Tsignposts as modified inHTC, found that, in this instance, the first of the signposts suggested a technical effect . The HO considered the contribution of the invention as a whole and concluded that simulating the best article to use for the proposed route based on the characteristics of the cyclist and the clothing apparel and then selecting this article to wear was indeed a technical process
The HO concluded that the claims presently on file do not define a program for a computer excluded from patentability under section 1(2)(c).
The application was remitted to the examiner for further processing.
Full decisionO/938/22 297Kb