Abstract: A coordinate measurement machine can include a battery positioned at least partially within the base of the machine. The battery allows operation of the coordinate measurement machine in locations that are remote from an AC power supply. The battery can be rechargeable and can be positioned in a battery adapter that serves as a battery charger. The coordinate measurement machine can also include a cover to enclose the battery within the base. The cover can include one or more sealing members to keep contaminants and other external objects away from the battery. The cover can be fastened to be base, for example, with bolts. The sealing members can be o-rings, gaskets, silicon membranes, seals, sealants, or another material. This sealed cover can meet or exceed industry standards for the protection of electrical components, such as ingress protection standard IP65 as administered by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Abstract: A "C" shaped sleeve for insulating the hand while holding a beverage cup. A plastic molded shape having two broadened ends connected by a thinner central strip wherein the boky is conically arrayed about an axis which intersects the center of the shape. The "C" shape is sizewd to be slightly under the diameter of a conventional hot beverage cup and to snap onto the sidewall of the beverage cup and hold in a spring like fashion.