Foot-operated control system for a multi-function

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5883615
SERIAL NO

08536272

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A foot-operated control device system coupleable to a multi-function apparatus comprises a body for positioning on a floor surface and a mode switch manipulatable by the foot of an operator to switch the control device between a dedicated operational mode and an icon operational mode. An actuator is engageable by the operator's foot, and the system operates to actuate a dedicated function of the multi-function apparatus with the system in the dedicated operational mode. Another actuator operates to actuate another dedicated function when the system is in the dedicated operational mode. The one actuator is further operable to select a function of the apparatus when the system is in the icon mode and the other actuator is further operable to actuate the selected function whereby the multi-function apparatus may be selectively operated in the dedicated operational mode for some functions of the apparatus and in the icon operational mode for other functions at the discretion of the operator.

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  • LIEBEL-FLARSHEIM COMPANY LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fago, Frank M Mason, OH 112 3375
Poland, Brian J Fairfield, OH 2 390
Pollack, Bill Cincinnati, OH 1 386

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