Patent ID: 7624924
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: A47F,G02B,G06K,G07F,G07G

Abstract:
1. A housing for a hand-held bar code symbol reader of a type comprising A scanning module for projecting a scanning pattern of light toward an object and for receiving reflected light therefrom, and a control module for producing scan data corresponding to the reflected light, said control module having a switch mounted thereon to cause said control module to transmit the scan data to a host system, the housing comprising: a plastic head portion for housing the scanning module, said head portion having a light transmission aperture positioned at one end thereof and a scan window mounted in said transmission aperture for passing the scanning pattern from said scanning module reflected light therefrom, and a manual detent button integrally formed in the plastic of said head portion there atop, said detent button being in operative contact with the control module switch for actuation by a user to cause said control module to transmit the scan data to said host system; a handle portion for housing the control module, said handle portion being integrally joined at one end to said head portion and extending therefrom at an angle.