Foot controller with ophthalmic surgery interlock circuit and method
US6639332B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H3/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A foot controller 32 for use with ophthalmic surgical equipment 34 includes a foot controller 32 having a door 18. Door 18 covers a surgical switch 24 when door 18 is in a closed position, and door 18 is a shroud for a surgical switch 24 when door 18 is in an open position. A door-position sensor 48 disables activation of the surgical switch 24, except when the door is in an open position.
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