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Adjustable foot pedal control for ophthalmic surgery

  • US 8,749,188 B2
  • Filed: 11/06/2009
  • Issued: 06/10/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A foot pedal control for a surgical system, comprising:

  • a base;

    a treadle mounted on the base, wherein the treadle is configured for rotational yaw movement relative to the base, and wherein the treadle having a generally planar foot platform;

    a sensor that tracks the yaw movements of the treadle and generates an electronic signal therefor; and

    a pair of guides mounted on the treadle such that the pair of guides are connected to the treadle, wherein the pair of guides flank and extend upward from the foot platform of the treadle, at least one of the guides being movable to adjust the lateral spacing therebetween and accommodate variable foot widths on the foot platform therebetween.

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