Data collection device enclosure
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1. A protective disposable enclosure for a data collection device that includes at least a hand-held portion and a data transferal portion that includes an imaging portion, said enclosure having an open configuration and a closed configuration, said enclosure comprising:
- (a) a first portion, adapted to enclose the hand-held portion of the device, said first portion of the enclosure adapted to be held by a user during use of the device;
(b) a second portion, adapted to enclose the data transferal portion of the device, and being constructed and arranged to permit performance of at least a majority of the data transferal functions that the device is adapted to provide;
wherein said second portion is constructed and arranged for transmission of light to said imaging portion, said second portion comprising a region having an optical quality enabling said data collection device to capture and manipulate images from light transmitted through said second portion of the enclosure, wherein the region is provided by an optical quality window, wherein a forming of the optical quality window comprises over molding a second material over a first material.
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Abstract
An enclosure for housing a portable data transfer device, such as a bar code scanner, data collection device, or other equipment, for use in environments requiring a certain level of cleanliness, for protection against transmission of infection or merely dust or dirt, while allowing a full range of functional capability of such devices and equipment.
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1. A protective disposable enclosure for a data collection device that includes at least a hand-held portion and a data transferal portion that includes an imaging portion, said enclosure having an open configuration and a closed configuration, said enclosure comprising:
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(a) a first portion, adapted to enclose the hand-held portion of the device, said first portion of the enclosure adapted to be held by a user during use of the device; (b) a second portion, adapted to enclose the data transferal portion of the device, and being constructed and arranged to permit performance of at least a majority of the data transferal functions that the device is adapted to provide; wherein said second portion is constructed and arranged for transmission of light to said imaging portion, said second portion comprising a region having an optical quality enabling said data collection device to capture and manipulate images from light transmitted through said second portion of the enclosure, wherein the region is provided by an optical quality window, wherein a forming of the optical quality window comprises over molding a second material over a first material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A protective disposable enclosure for a data collection device that includes at least a hand-held portion and a data transferal portion that includes an imaging portion, said enclosure having an open configuration and a closed configuration, said enclosure comprising:
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(a) a first portion, adapted to enclose the hand-held portion of the device, said first portion of the enclosure adapted to be held by a user during use of the device; (b) a second portion, adapted to enclose the data transferal portion of the device, and being constructed and arranged to permit performance of at least a majority of the data transferal functions that the device is adapted to provide; wherein said second portion is constructed and arranged for transmission of light to said imaging portion, said second portion comprising a region having an optical quality enabling said data collection device to capture and manipulate images from light transmitted through said second portion of the enclosure, wherein said second portion of the enclosure comprises a rigid end cap, and wherein said rigid end cap of the second portion includes an optical quality window over molded to the remainder of the end cap. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. A protective disposable enclosure for a data collection device that includes at least a hand-held portion and a data transferal portion that includes an imaging portion, said enclosure having an open configuration and a closed configuration, said enclosure comprising:
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(a) a first portion, adapted to enclose the hand-held portion of the device, said first portion of the enclosure adapted to be held by a user during use of the device; (b) a second portion, adapted to enclose the data transferal portion of the device, and being constructed and arranged to permit performance of at least a majority of the data transferal functions that the device is adapted to provide; wherein said second portion is constructed and arranged for transmission of light to said imaging portion, said second portion comprising a region having an optical quality enabling said data collection device to capture and manipulate images from light transmitted through said second portion of the enclosure, wherein said first portion of the enclosure comprises a plurality of parts, wherein said plurality of parts, when said enclosure is in an open configuration, are not joined by adhesive sealing, and wherein said plurality of parts, when said enclosure is in a closed configuration, are joined by adhesive sealing. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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