Hand-held computerized data collection terminal with indented gripconforming configuration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4953113
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07406822

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In a exemplary computerized FM Data Transceiver terminal, an antenna may extend longitudinally from one end and a battery drawer at an opposite (lower) end may receive a detachable bar code scanner module or the like for mechanized data input. In such computer terminals which are hand-held for relatively long time periods, e.g., during inventory data collection, use of the terminal is particularly facilitated by indenting the underside of the terminal intermediate its ends to form a hand grip configuration and by providing a strap spanning the indentation such that the fingers of one hand can be inserted between the hand grip and strap in a quick smooth motion without requiring as a separate motion the lifting of the strap to accommodate the fingers. These features coact to provide for an outstandingly comfortable and secure gripping of the terminal during use. Preferably any finger receiving clearance gap between grip and strap, the width of the strap, and the indented and rounded grip configuration are such as to allow a substantial relaxation of the grip at desired intervals durikng a work period to minimize hand muscle fatigue.

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  • INTERMEC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chadima, Jr George E 3624 Skylark La. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 32 2375
Schultz, Darald R 3861 Trailridge Rd., SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 70 5693

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