Patent ID: 8503053
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: G01C

Abstract:
1. A precision scan sphere designed to be used in conjunction with scanner technology, comprising: a partial sphere, said partial sphere having a flattened bottom, said sphere having a vertical center line located through the center of said partial sphere; a shank, said shank connected to the flattened bottom of said sphere and extending downwardly in alignment with the center line of said partial sphere; a mount, said mount having a central aperture provided at least partially therethrough, said mount aperture provided in alignment with the vertical center line of said partial sphere when said partial sphere is arranged upon said mount; and wherein when said partial sphere is located upon said mount during a precision scan, said shank locates within said mount aperture and maintains the vertical alignment of said partial sphere, its shank, and said mount during a scanning procedure.