Handle for position encoder system

Details Handle for position encoder system Handle for position encoder system

1993-01-12

1995-05-16

Hofsass, Jeffery A.

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

345157, 364188, 361679, H03K 1794, G06F 3033, G06K 1106

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054164796

ABSTRACT:
The handle is arranged to be expanded from a compact, collapsed configuration, into an expanded configuration for comfortable manipulation by the user. Upon completion of the use of the handle, the handle is collapsed to the compact configuration for stowage in the computer.

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