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Foot controller for microsurgical system

US6962581B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 3, 2002
Grant dateNov 8, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved foot controller of a microsurgical system, and a method of operating the foot controller, are disclosed. The method involves using a computer to modulate a detent of the foot controller from the beginning of the detent to the end of the detent.

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