Foot pedal control unit
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Aug 6, 2024
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Jul 20, 2023
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Mar 23, 2023
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Jun 29, 2017
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Abstract
The invention relates to a foot pedal control unit for an ophthalmic surgery system. The unit has a base and a treadle that is configured for pivotal pitch movement and for pivotal yaw movement relative to the base for generating control signals to an ophthalmic surgery system. The unit further comprises an inlay cover that is removably placed on the treadle. Optionally, the unit comprises a locking element that is movable between a lock position wherein the treadle is locked against pivotal yaw movement and a release position wherein the treadle is enabled to perform pivotal yaw movement.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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D O R C DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER (INTERNATIONAL) B V | 3214 VN ZUIDLAND |
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- 2023 Application Filing Year
- A61F Class
- 4305 Applications Filed
- 973 Patents Issued To-Date
- 22.61 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Gahler, Mart | Zuidland, NL | 3 | 7 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 7 | |||
Kuntz, John Peter | Zuidland, NL | 12 | 29 |
# of filed Patents : 12 Total Citations : 29 | |||
Rosenquist, Wim | Zuidland, NL | 6 | 9 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 9 |
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