Wis International

Western Inventory Service Ltd.

David Whitehouse

Scott Grant

Todd Henry

Sean Davoren

Thomas Harrison Lupfer

Bob Johnston

David N West

Robert Johnston

Disclosed is data collection apparatus for hand use. The apparatus comprises a body and a bar code scanner. The body has: a central portion adapted to be and gripped in the manner of a joystick; a switch positioned on the central portion and positioned in the manner of a pistol trigger, for finger actuation; a first data entry portion to which the central portion extends, the first data entry portion having at least a 10-digit numeric keypad, each key of said keypad being adapted for and actuable in use by the thumb of said hand; and a second data entry portion from which the central portion extends. The scanner is: adapted for actuation by said switch; has a configuration in which the bar code scanner defines a protuberance extending from the first data entry portion; and is detachable from the body for use in tight spaces.

Hand-held data collector with detachable scanner

Combined hand-held data collector base and detachable scanner

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Toronto, Canada

David Whitehouse