Robert Dean Remke

US Patent:

7961300, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

Dec 31, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/651121

Inventors:

Robert D. Remke - Chanhassen MN, US
Todd L. Yilek - Eden Prairie MN, US
Craig A. Benson - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

G01C 3/08

US Classification:

356 301, 356 31, 356 3

Abstract:

The present subject matter include methods and apparatus for creating three dimensional digitized models of at least one ear impression, the apparatus comprising a frame, a linear axis mounted to the frame, the linear axis having an axis of motion, a first spindle axis mounted to the frame, the spindle axis having an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the first spindle axis is parallel to the axis of motion of the linear axis, a first scanner mounted to the linear axis, the scanner includes a laser for projecting a narrowly localized spot of laser light at a target mounted on the first spindle axis and a sensor array for receiving at least a portion of the laser light reflected from the target and a controller configured to communicate with the first scanner.

US Patent:

20090116037, May 7, 2009

Filed:

Nov 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/935922

Inventors:

Robert D. Remke - Chanhassen MN, US
Todd L. Yilek - Eden Prairie MN, US
Craig A. Benson - Maple Grove MN, US

International Classification:

G01B 11/24
G02B 26/10

US Classification:

356601

Abstract:

The present subject matter include methods and apparatus for creating three dimensional digitized models of at least one ear impression, the apparatus comprising a frame, a linear axis mounted to the frame, the linear axis having an axis of motion, a first spindle axis mounted to the frame, the spindle axis having an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the first spindle axis is parallel to the axis of motion of the linear axis, a first scanner mounted to the linear axis, the scanner includes a laser for projecting a narrowly localized spot of laser light at a target mounted on the first spindle axis and a sensor array for receiving at least a portion of the laser light reflected from the target and a controller configured to communicate with the first scanner.