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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2012
Randal P. Goldberg, San Jose, CA (US);
Michael Hanuschik, Mountain View, CA (US);
Paul Millman, San Jose, CA (US);
John W. Zabinski, Fremont, CA (US);
David Robinson, Mountain View, CA (US);
David W. Weir, Emerald Hills, CA (US);
Paul W. Mohr, Mountain View, CA (US);
David W. Bailey, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Randal P. Goldberg, San Jose, CA (US);
Michael Hanuschik, Mountain View, CA (US);
Paul Millman, San Jose, CA (US);
John W. Zabinski, Fremont, CA (US);
David Robinson, Mountain View, CA (US);
David W. Weir, Emerald Hills, CA (US);
Paul W. Mohr, Mountain View, CA (US);
David W. Bailey, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
A control console to remotely control medical equipment is disclosed having a base with an ergonomically adjustable pedal system. The base further has an opening to receive the pedal system. The pedal system includes a moveable pedal tray with a pedal base. The tray includes a first left pedal assembly and a first right pedal assembly, and an upper tier having a second left pedal assembly and a second right pedal assembly respectively in alignment with and elevated above the first left pedal assembly and the first right pedal assembly. Rollers are rotatable coupled to the moveable pedal tray to allow it roll over a floor. A drive assembly is coupled between the moveable pedal tray and the base. The drive assembly applies a force to the to roll the moveable pedal tray over the floor within the opening of the base.