Laser tracker

Description

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of the embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a third perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a first side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a second side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 1.

The degree of transparency or opaqueness of the side cover member of the laser tracker forms no part of the claimed design. The side cover member of the claimed laser tracker may have facets, lenslets or other treatments.

The interior structure and details visible through the side cover member form no part of the claimed design.

The phantom lines shown in FIG. 1-FIG. 8 are environmental and not part of the claimed design.

The color and shading of the laser tracker forms no part of the claimed design, the laser tracker according to the claimed design may be any color or combination of colors.

The surface treatment of the laser tracker forms no part of the claimed design, the laser tracker of the claimed design may have any surface treatment.

References to "side", "top", "front", "rear" and "bottom" in the figure descriptions are not meant to require certain in-use orientation; a laser tracker according to the claimed design may be used in any orientation.

Claims

CLAIM We claim, the ornamental design for a laser tracker, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Steffey; Kenneth (Longwood, FL), Garey; Jeremy Markee (Landenberg, PA), Day; Jonathan Robert (Wilmington, DE), McDermott; Ian C. (Lincoln University, PA), White; Ian Vance (Philadelphia, PA), Jackson, Jr.; Joseph W. (Wilmington, DE), Messinger; Mathew Joseph (Sinking Spring, PA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type FARO Technologies, Inc. Lake Mary FL US
Assignee:	Faro Technologies, Inc. (Lake Mary, FL)
Appl. No.:	D/460,666
Filed:	July 12, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29413811	Feb 21, 2012	D688577

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Current U.S. Class:	D10/66; D10/70
Current International Class:	1004
Field of Search:	;D10/66,70 ;33/276,277,281,285,286,290,291-299,DIG.21 ;340/539,825.36,825.46,825.49 ;356/5.15,4.01,5.01,4.05,5.05-5.09,5.12,28.5,345,375,3.01,128-155,399-400 ;385/83,97-99,134-139 ;264/1.24-1.25

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Primary Examiner: Davis; Antoine D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Cantor Colburn LLP