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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8143540 | Multifunctional foot switch A multifunctional foot switch is disclosed. The foot switch has two or more actuation elements, arranged such that the operator of the foot switch may select various devices functionally connected to the foot switch merely be repositioning the foot. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8093517 | Arrangement for influencing device functions by means of a foot movement An apparatus for triggering, changing or ending device functions by means of foot movements can include a resting surface for the sole of a foot and at least one switch, arranged in the region of the resting surface and at a fixed distance from the resting surface, ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8076599 | Foot actuated switch The present invention provides a foot control unit having a plurality of switches for use by a dentist, surgeon, or other professional that is ergonomically designed to minimize body movement during activation and to prevent interruptions of the procedure being perf... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8003905 | Foot switch for electromedical apparatus and method of manufacturing such a foot switch An actuating device for an electromedical apparatus and in particular a foot switch. The foot switch includes a floor part, at least one pedal part that is tiltably connected to the floor part, and at least one switch element that is actuated by the pedal part. Furt... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7626132 | Foot controller A foot controller for a microsurgical system that includes a body, a switch disposed on the body, and a switch guard coupled to the body and disposed in a spaced relationship to an outer surface of the switch. ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7619171 | Multifunction surgical footswitch A multifunction surgical footswitch is disclosed, one embodiment of the surgical footswitch comprising: a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprises a shroud and a heel plate; a stand-by/ready switch attached to the base assembly and operable to provide a st... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7557317 | Illuminated foot-switch A control system for an electrosurgical instrument includes a housing selectively positionable relative to an operating theater with the housing being coupled to an electrosurgical energy source. The system also includes at least one foot-activatable pedal operative... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7498532 | Control device for controlling electromedical appliances A known arrangement for controlling electromedical appliances or groups thereof employs foot-actuated switches or push-button switches, which are separately connected to each appliance. When it is necessary to control a large number of appliances or appliance groups... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7439463 | Foot switch for activating a dental or medical treatment apparatus A foot switch device for activating a dental or medical treatment apparatus is provided. The foot switch device is particularly suitable for controlling an ultrasonic dental scaler. The foot switch device includes a base plate; a central housing attached to the base... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7422432 | System and method for remotely controlling devices A system and a method for remotely controlling devices are provided. The system includes a foot pedal unit having a moveable member. The system further includes a transmitter operatively associated with the moveable member. The transmitter transmits a first signal i... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7381917 | Footswitch assembly with position memory A footswitch assembly with a position memory includes adjustable mounting mechanisms. A first adjustable mounting mechanism moves the heel cup portion on the treadle pedal assembly to a predetermined position to accommodate the length of a user's foot. A second adju... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7361856 | Low impact switch apparatus A platform of the type holding a plurality of normally-open electric switches in position for activation of a selected individual switch by application of a force in a direction normal to a surface of the switch by a portion of a human body. An exemplary platform ac... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358453 | Swinging switch device On a switch cover attached to a switch body incorporating a switching mechanism and a regulating mechanism from above, an opening is provided to expose a part of an operation knob and to allow the operation knob to be swung. A through hole is provided on the switch ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7339103 | Percussion beater cage A percussion beater cage has a first cage bar (1) positioned horizontally apart from a second cage bar (2) on at least one bar holder (3). The first cage bar is structured for attachment of a first acoustical trigger (5). The second cage ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337692 | Electronic throttle control with hysteresis device An electronically controlled pedal assembly with hysteresis includes a mounting bracket and pedal arm and a pedal support arm extending therebetween. The pedal arm is pivotally mounted to the pedal support arm at a pedal arm pivot point. The pedal support arm is piv... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331711 | Method and foot switch control for fast angulation changes in an x-ray system In a method for fast angulation changes in a C-arm x-ray system, and a foot switch for effecting such fast angulation, a pedal of the foot switch that normally has a function not related to angulation of the C-arm is either permanently, or temporarily programmed, to... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323646 | Hand and foot switch A hand operable switch includes an operating knob that is movable longitudinally or rotationally about a longitudinal axis of the hand operable switch. The operating knob is accessible from any circumferential location of the hand operable switch. A housing includes... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7259340 | Illuminated foot-switch A control system for an electrosurgical instrument includes a housing selectively positionable relative to an operating theater with the housing being coupled to an electrosurgical energy source. The system also includes at least one foot-activatable pedal operative... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7246598 | Accelerator pedal device An accelerator pedal device is fixed through a housing to a car body. By pedaling on an accelerator pedal arm supported pivotally by the housing, the accelerator pedal arm and a interlocking member rotationally move integrally, and by a torsion spring provided betwe... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232968 | Illuminated in-line controller This portable device relates to an in-line illuminated switch. The switch has a soft glowing light which is visible in a darkened room. Elderly people remove their eyeglasses when resting, and the soft glowing light locates the switch when light is required at bedsi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7205493 | Pressure sensitive horn switch A horn activation system for a lightweight utility vehicle can comprises a pressure sensitive horn switch (PSHS) operably connected to a horn button. The horn button is operable with the PSHS such that pressing the horn button compresses the PSHS. The horn activatio... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7193169 | Ergonomic footswitch An ergonomic footswitch having a substantially planar tiltable treadle positioned on a base enables up and down or pitch movement of the footswitch around an axis of rotation located on the horizontal rotational axis of an operator's ankle. This arrangement reduces ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186270 | Foot-operated controller A practical control device having up to eight independent channels of communication for simultaneously operating a plurality of electromechanical devices or for simultaneously performing a plurality of independent functions on an electromechanical device, such as a ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185555 | Footswitch A footswitch having an adjustable treadle and a pivotable heel cup slidable retained on the treadle so as to adjustably increase or decrease a length of the treadle, the heel cup being pivotable and being prevented from sliding by a plurality of locking pins mounted... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7169123 | Control of pulse duty cycle based upon footswitch displacement Phacoemulsification apparatus includes a phacoemulsification handpiece having a needle and an electrical circuitry for ultrasonic vibrating the needle. A power source provides pulsed electrical power to the handpiece electrical circuitry and an input is provided for... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7119704 | Machine guarding system having a sensing mat with status indicator lights A machine guarding system generally includes a switch mat in electrical communication with a machine being guarded. The switch mat is adapted to be placed on a floor adjacent the machine being guarded and includes a pressure actuated switch mechanism which causes po... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7120846 | Data transmission device, data receiving device, data transfer device and method A data transfer device having a data transmission side to receive an error detection signal transmitted thereto when an error is detected within data transmitted therefrom. It is decided whether to receive an error detection signal relating to the data transmitted t... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7119264 | Magnetic return pedal for percussion instruments A musical percussion instrument foot pedal uses a pair of high gauss rated magnets, one under the foot pedal and one on the base below the foot pedal the magnets aligned for magnetic repulsion. The magnetic repulsion between the magnets return the pedal to its origi... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7088383 | Method of registering a molded lenslet array with an array of light emitting elements A method of registering a molded lenslet array (14) with an array of light emitting elements (54) includes etching an array of light source registration recesses (42) in a silicon pad (28). At least two registration recesses (30) a... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084360 | Elastomeric vehicle control switch A vehicle control switch assembly for use with a printed circuit board is disclosed. The switch assembly includes an elastomeric pad and a support member. The elastomeric pad has a contact pad for selective engagement with an electrical contact of the printed circui... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7084364 | Dual control footswitch assembly A footswitch having a tiltable treadle includes a rotatable heel cup for providing a second proportional control input based on the rotational movement of the rotatable heel cup. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7058998 | Foot control A foot control for controlling power-driven functions of a medical apparatus which positions a patient in a variety of examination and treatment positions. The foot control includes a membrane switch and a flexible keypad overlying the membrane switch. The flexible ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7019234 | Footswitch An improved footswitch is disclosed. The footswitch may have an adjustable length treadle to accommodate different size feet. The footswitch may also have a treadle having a slidable plate that facilitates the actuation of a side switch. ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7012203 | Foot switch pedal controller for a surgical instrument A foot operable controller for a surgical instrument having a main foot pedal assembly providing either proportional or linear control signals when moved laterally and in a vertical direction. Friction between an operator's foot and the foot pedal is minimized by a ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007619 | Foot controller connection error detection device for sewing machines A foot controller connection error detection device of the present invention includes a foot controller to output a start/stop instruction and a rotation speed instruction of a sewing machine motor to a control unit to control the sewing machine motor, a plug to dis... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6969811 | Foot switch structure of extension cord receptacle An improved foot switch structure of an extension cord receptacle comprises a base. The base has thereon a control switch, wherein the control switch is connected to a power conducting wire. The power conducting wire has one end connected to a power plug and the oth... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6931962 | Foot or hand operated control A control has a pivotal part with an operating surface that can be depressed by a person's foot or hand, with pivoting being sensed by a pivot sensor. A spring-operated mechanism urges the pivotal part toward an initial position while allowing it to pivot in both cl... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6919520 | Stoplight switch and mounting method With the stoplight switch and method for its mounting in accordance with the present invention, by configuring the stoplight switch in a manner such that a contact section of a spacer projecting out from a through-hole on the side surface of a case is made to come i... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6894236 | Universal surgical power tool foot pedal apparatus A frame for an operating room controller is disclosed. The frame can include a pedal platform; a platform extension extending from the pedal platform; and a primary track being fixed to the pedal extension opposing the pedal platform. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6876306 | Individual mat indicator A safety mat monitoring system has individual mat indicators associated with corresponding mat switches. A mat switch is activated by pressure on or malfunction of the mat switch. Once activated, an indicator on a controller is activated and, in turn, the controller... | 04/05/2005 |
