Patent ID: 8284036

Claim:
A dual function hand held actuator for a pneumatic patient call system, comprising: an upper portion including a first opening and a second opening, a lower portion for supporting the upper portion and including a first air pressurizing structure corresponding to and communicating with the first opening of the upper portion and a second air pressurizing structure corresponding to and communicating with the second opening of the upper portion, a first air pressure dome received in the first air pressurizing structure of the lower portion and projecting through the first opening of the upper portion, a second air pressure dome received in the second air pressurizing structure of the lower portion and projecting through the second opening of the upper portion, a first air conduit in communication with the first air pressurizing structure of the lower portion for delivering pressurized air for activating a first device to produce an electrical signal in a nurse station when the first air pressure dome is depressed, and a second air conduit in communication with the second air pressurizing structure of the lower portion for delivering pressurized air for activating a second device to produce an electrical signal for operating an electrical device when the second air pressure dome is depressed.