Patent ID: 6958457
Filing Date: 2005-10-25
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A system for assisting physically challenged users in operating at least one device, the system comprising: a frame; at least one user operable switch lever having a generally large activation region, operable between a first position and a second position and operatively mounted to the frame; at least one switch operatively connected to said at least one user operable switch lever, and for energizing the at least one device; at least one tensioning device, coupled to said at least one user operable switch lever, for applying tension in a first direction to the at least one switch lever, and for holding the at least one switch lever under tension in said first position but allowing the at least one switch lever to be moved by the user into said second position to energize the at least one device upon the user applying a force to the at least one switch lever in a direction opposite said first direction of the tension and with a force that exceeds the tension applied by the tensioning device and for returning the at least one switch lever to the first position; and a switch lever range adjuster, for adjusting the at least one switch lever's range of motion between the first position and the second position.