Steris Inc.

Allan J Greszler

Yury Keselman

David Jesurun

Steven H Rus

James Allyn Petrucci

Terry A Drabinski

David Jerusun

A lighting system () suited to use in an operating theater includes one or more lightheads (), and an ambient lighting system () having one or more light emitting components (). The light emitting components are mounted within a canopy assembly () of the lighthead and arranged around a central support hub () to provide even illumination throughout the room. The canopy assembly includes a canopy and a canopy extension ('), which is removably mounted to the canopy, allowing the ambient lighting system to be retrofitted to an existing lighting system.

Ambient lighting system for surgical lights

A lighting system () suited to use in an operating theater includes one or more lightheads, each having a housing () and a bezel () extending therefrom. A light source () is disposed within the housing. A handle () extends below the bezel and is rotatable relative thereto. A lighting control input means (), associated with the bezel allows adjustment of the intensity of light emitted by the light source. A sterile cover () can be placed over both the handle and the bevel, allowing the input means to be manipulated by pressure on the cover with the thumb of the operator's hand, while simultaneously grasping the handle in the palm and fingers.

Ergonomic controls in a surgical lighting system

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Elyria, OH, United States of America

Allan J Greszler