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Light beam scanning pen, scan module for the device and method of utilization

  • US 5,506,394 A
  • Filed: 10/28/1993
  • Issued: 04/09/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A hand-holdable light beam scanner producing a light beam comprising:

  • an elongated housing having generally uniform cross-section and an axis along which it is elongated, said housing having a size and shape wherein it is adapted to be held in a person'"'"'s fingers in the manner of a pen or a wand during use of said scanner;

    a light source disposed in said housing and producing a light source beam; and

    a scan element disposed in said housing, said scan element receiving and redirecting said light source beam to provide a scanning beam directed generally about said axis.

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