Actuator for foot-operated control system

- Liebel-Flarsheim Company
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the actuator of the invention in use with a foot-operated control system, shown in dashed lines to define the environment of the actuator, and forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the actuator of the invention, shown at an enlarged scale

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the actuator of the invention, shown at an enlarged scale with the left side view being a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the actuator of the invention, shown at an enlarged scale;

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the actuator of the invention, shown at an enlarged scale; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the actuator of the invention, shown at an enlarged scale.

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Patent History
Patent number: D388056
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 29, 1995
Date of Patent: Dec 23, 1997
Assignee: Liebel-Flarsheim Company (Cincinnati, OH)
Inventors: Frank M. Fago (Mason, OH), Brian J. Poland (Fairfield, OH)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Cathron B. Matta
Law Firm: Wood, Herron & Evans
Application Number: 0/44,757
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Foot Operated (D13/167)
International Classification: 1303;