Patent ID: 7381917
Filing Date: 2008-06-03
Classification: A61B,H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A footswitch assembly enabling position memory comprising: a base housing portion having a center line; a pivotably mounted side wing assembly positioned on either side of said base housing portion, said pivotably mounted side wing assembly having a switch mounted therein; a movable treadle pedal assembly; a heel cup located on said treadle pedal assembly; a first movement mechanism constructed and arranged to move said pivotably mounted side wing assemblies substantially perpendicular to said center line of said base housing portion; a second movement mechanism constructed and arranged to move said heel cup substantially parallel to said center line of said base housing portion; a third movement mechanism constructed and arranged to adjust the amount of force needed to move said movable treadle pedal assembly; said first movement mechanism and said second movement mechanism each including a positionable servo motor for enabling a user to place said side wing assemblies and said heel cup in a predetermined position; said third movement mechanism including a positionable servo motor for enabling a user to adjust the force needed to move said movable treadle pedal assembly.