Foot control

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2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)

Beds

Invalid bed or surgical support

Sectional user supporting surface

C005S616000, C074S560000, C074S512000

Reexamination Certificate

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07058998

ABSTRACT:
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 keypad is configured to actuate switch elements of the membrane switch in response to selective pressure applied on the keypad by a user's foot. Different configurations of keypads are interchangeable on the foot control to change the control functionality of the foot control while the membrane switch remains unchanged.

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