Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2011-10-18
Decady, Albert (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S085000, C345S184000, C318S628000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08041448
ABSTRACT:
A machine tool is controlled using a pointing device coupled to two rotatable hand wheels. The pointing device tracks movement of the two hand wheels and communicates the movement to a control system which controls a moveable element.
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Baker & Daniels LLP
De'cady Albert
Garland Steven
Hurco Companies Inc.
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