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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2003
David Jesurun, S. Euclid, OH (US);
Allan J. Greszler, Elyria, OH (US);
Yury Keselman, Beachwood, OH (US);
Terry A. Drabinski, Stow, OH (US);
Steven H. Rus, Chardon, OH (US);
David Jesurun, S. Euclid, OH (US);
Allan J. Greszler, Elyria, OH (US);
Yury Keselman, Beachwood, OH (US);
Terry A. Drabinski, Stow, OH (US);
Steven H. Rus, Chardon, OH (US);
Steris Inc., Mentor, OH (US);
Abstract
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.