TW200608170A - Footswitch - Google Patents

Footswitch

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Publication number
TW200608170A
TW200608170A TW094140422A TW94140422A TW200608170A TW 200608170 A TW200608170 A TW 200608170A TW 094140422 A TW094140422 A TW 094140422A TW 94140422 A TW94140422 A TW 94140422A TW 200608170 A TW200608170 A TW 200608170A
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TW
Taiwan
Prior art keywords
footswitch
ergonomically
helping
users
correct
Prior art date
Application number
TW094140422A
Other languages
Chinese (zh)
Other versions
TWI268409B (en
Inventor
Robert H Peterson
David A Thoe
Jian-Sheng Zhou
Dac Vu
Original Assignee
Alcon Inc
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Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from US10/271,505 external-priority patent/US6862951B2/en
Application filed by Alcon Inc filed Critical Alcon Inc
Publication of TW200608170A publication Critical patent/TW200608170A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of TWI268409B publication Critical patent/TWI268409B/en

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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.
TW094140422A 2002-09-04 2003-08-19 Footswitch TWI268409B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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

Publications (2)

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TW200608170A true TW200608170A (en) 2006-03-01
TWI268409B TWI268409B (en) 2006-12-11

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TW092122734A TWI269139B (en) 2002-09-04 2003-08-19 Footswitch
TW094140422A TWI268409B (en) 2002-09-04 2003-08-19 Footswitch

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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) BR122015015873B8 (en)
CA (1) CA2437328C (en)
IL (7) IL171886A (en)
MX (1) MXPA03007605A (en)
TW (2) TWI269139B (en)

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JP2004097816A (en) 2004-04-02
IL171890A0 (en) 2006-04-10
TW200410060A (en) 2004-06-16
BRPI0303428B8 (en) 2021-06-22
IL171887A0 (en) 2006-04-10
BR122015015867B8 (en) 2021-06-22
TWI268409B (en) 2006-12-11
IL171886A0 (en) 2006-04-10
JP4283619B2 (en) 2009-06-24
MXPA03007605A (en) 2008-09-10
AU2003244532B2 (en) 2007-06-07
IL171886A (en) 2010-05-31
JP5314095B2 (en) 2013-10-16
IL171890A (en) 2010-05-31
KR20040021558A (en) 2004-03-10
IL157547A (en) 2006-07-05
CA2437328A1 (en) 2004-03-04
IL171891A0 (en) 2006-04-10
JP2009105064A (en) 2009-05-14
BR122015015867B1 (en) 2017-02-07
CA2437328C (en) 2007-01-30
KR20070090869A (en) 2007-09-06
IL171889A0 (en) 2006-04-10
AU2003244532A1 (en) 2004-03-25
BR122015015873B8 (en) 2021-06-22
IL171889A (en) 2010-05-31
JP2011206596A (en) 2011-10-20
BRPI0303428B1 (en) 2015-09-08
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IL171887A (en) 2010-05-31
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IL171891A (en) 2010-05-31
IL171888A (en) 2010-05-31
KR20070098771A (en) 2007-10-05
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IL157547A0 (en) 2004-03-28

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