CA2437328A1 - Footswitch - Google Patents

Footswitch

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Publication number
CA2437328A1
CA2437328A1 CA002437328A CA2437328A CA2437328A1 CA 2437328 A1 CA2437328 A1 CA 2437328A1 CA 002437328 A CA002437328 A CA 002437328A CA 2437328 A CA2437328 A CA 2437328A CA 2437328 A1 CA2437328 A1 CA 2437328A1
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Canada
Prior art keywords
footswitch
ergonomically
helping
users
correct
Prior art date
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Granted
Application number
CA002437328A
Other languages
French (fr)
Other versions
CA2437328C (en
Inventor
Robert H. Peterson
Dac Vu
Jiansheng Zhou
David Thoe
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Alcon Inc
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Alcon Inc
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Publication date
Priority claimed from US10/271,505 external-priority patent/US6862951B2/en
Application filed by Alcon Inc filed Critical Alcon Inc
Publication of CA2437328A1 publication Critical patent/CA2437328A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CA2437328C publication Critical patent/CA2437328C/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/30—Controlling members actuated by foot
    • G05G1/40—Controlling members actuated by foot adjustable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B50/00—Containers, covers, furniture or holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments, e.g. sterile covers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/30—Controlling members actuated by foot
    • G05G1/44—Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
    • G05G1/445—Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting about a central fulcrum
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/14—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch adapted for operation by a part of the human body other than the hand, e.g. by foot
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/18—Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the dark; Adaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B2017/00017—Electrical control of surgical instruments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B2017/00367—Details of actuation of instruments, e.g. relations between pushing buttons, or the like, and activation of the tool, working tip, or the like
    • A61B2017/00371—Multiple actuation, e.g. pushing of two buttons, or two working tips becoming operational
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B2017/00973—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets pedal-operated
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B2560/00—Constructional details of operational features of apparatus; Accessories for medical measuring apparatus
    • A61B2560/04—Constructional details of apparatus
    • A61B2560/0406—Constructional details of apparatus specially shaped apparatus housings
    • A61B2560/0425—Ergonomically shaped housings

Abstract

A footswitch having an adjustable treadle and switch placements, thereby helping to make the footswitch ergonomically more correct for a variety of users.
CA002437328A 2002-09-04 2003-08-13 Footswitch Expired - Lifetime CA2437328C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US40821102P 2002-09-04 2002-09-04
US60/408,211 2002-09-04
US10/271,505 2002-10-16
US10/271,505 US6862951B2 (en) 2002-08-26 2002-10-16 Footswitch

Publications (2)

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CA2437328A1 true CA2437328A1 (en) 2004-03-04
CA2437328C CA2437328C (en) 2007-01-30

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CA002437328A Expired - Lifetime CA2437328C (en) 2002-09-04 2003-08-13 Footswitch

Country Status (9)

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JP (3) JP4283619B2 (en)
KR (6) KR100787706B1 (en)
AR (1) AR041081A1 (en)
AU (1) AU2003244532B2 (en)
BR (3) BRPI0303428B8 (en)
CA (1) CA2437328C (en)
IL (7) IL171890A (en)
MX (1) MXPA03007605A (en)
TW (2) TWI268409B (en)

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BRPI0303428B8 (en) 2021-06-22
BR0303428A (en) 2005-05-10
KR20070090868A (en) 2007-09-06
JP5314095B2 (en) 2013-10-16
JP2009105064A (en) 2009-05-14
KR20070090867A (en) 2007-09-06
CA2437328C (en) 2007-01-30
IL171887A0 (en) 2006-04-10
JP5107944B2 (en) 2012-12-26
BR122015015873B1 (en) 2017-02-07
KR20070090870A (en) 2007-09-06
IL171886A0 (en) 2006-04-10
IL157547A (en) 2006-07-05
JP2011206596A (en) 2011-10-20
JP4283619B2 (en) 2009-06-24
BRPI0303428B1 (en) 2015-09-08
MXPA03007605A (en) 2008-09-10
TW200410060A (en) 2004-06-16
AR041081A1 (en) 2005-04-27
JP2004097816A (en) 2004-04-02
IL171888A0 (en) 2006-04-10
IL171888A (en) 2010-05-31
KR100787706B1 (en) 2007-12-21
TWI269139B (en) 2006-12-21
BR122015015867B1 (en) 2017-02-07
BR122015015873B8 (en) 2021-06-22
IL171891A (en) 2010-05-31
KR20040021558A (en) 2004-03-10
IL171889A0 (en) 2006-04-10
TWI268409B (en) 2006-12-11
KR20070098771A (en) 2007-10-05
IL171891A0 (en) 2006-04-10
IL157547A0 (en) 2004-03-28
IL171886A (en) 2010-05-31
AU2003244532A1 (en) 2004-03-25
AU2003244532B2 (en) 2007-06-07
IL171889A (en) 2010-05-31
IL171887A (en) 2010-05-31
IL171890A (en) 2010-05-31
TW200608170A (en) 2006-03-01
KR20070090869A (en) 2007-09-06
IL171890A0 (en) 2006-04-10
BR122015015867B8 (en) 2021-06-22

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