Mechanical digitizing arm used to input three dimensional data into a computer

Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of a mechanical digitizing arm used to input three dimensional data into a computer in a rest position in accordance with the present design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the present design in a partially extended position.

Claims

The ornamental design for a mechanical digitizing arm used to input three dimensional data into a computer, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Schena; Bruce M. (Menlo Park, CA), Rosenberg; Louis B. (Pleasanton, CA)
Assignee:	Immersion Human Interface Corporation (San Jose, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/045,857
Filed:	October 31, 1995

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/411; D10/63; D15/199
Field of Search:	;D14/100,105,107,114 ;364/413.13,560,571.05 ;433/72 ;90/13.5 ;128/653.1 ;33/1CC,1MP,551,502,503 ;D15/199 ;D10/63

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Primary Examiner: Nunn; Freda
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Hickman Beyer & Weaver