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Device for determining the perimeter of the surface of an object being scanned and for limiting reflection from the object surface

  • US 6,029,077 A
  • Filed: 11/06/1997
  • Issued: 02/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for determining the perimeter of an object being scanned, comprising:

  • a) a plate for orbiting around the object being scanned;

    b) a movable arm (operably) secured to said plate, said arm for following the surface of the object being scanned as said plate is orbited around the object;

    c) said arm having one end for maintaining contact with the surface as said plate is orbited around the object; and

    d) an encoder connected to said arm for determining the movement of said arm as said plate is orbited around the object.

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