Footswitch

- Alcon Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the footswitch of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a first side view of the footswitch of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a second, opposing, side view of the footswitch of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the footswitch of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the footswitch of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the footswitch of the present invention; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the footswitch of the present invention.

The broken lines in the drawings indicate portions of the footswitch that form no part of the claimed design.

The word “Alcon” does not form part of the claimed design and is a trademark owned by Alcon Inc.

Claims

The ornamental design for a footswitch as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1151513
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 30, 2023
Date of Patent: Oct 6, 2026
Assignee: Alcon Inc. (Fribourg)
Inventors: Andrew Zoolakis (Carlsbad, CA), Roger Jason Kwan (Tustin, CA), Jeffrey Jikang Chun (Ladera Ranch, CA)
Primary Examiner: Michael T. Schaper
Application Number: 29/915,373
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Foot Operated (D13/167)