Actuator for foot-operated control system

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.

Claims

The ornamental design for an actuator for foot-operated control system, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Fago; Frank M. (Mason, OH), Poland; Brian J. (Fairfield, OH)
Assignee:	Liebel-Flarsheim Company (Cincinnati, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/044,757
Filed:	September 29, 1995

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/167
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D13/158-178,199 ;D11/96 ;74/512,560 ;200/5A,5R,61,865,89,293,294,303,308,309 ;340/479,573

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Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Matta; Cathron B.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wood, Herron & Evans