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US 11,769,404 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for actuating a push-to-walk button
OwnerJuan Carlos Ramirezinventor
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for actuating a push-to-walk button wherein a force is received upon a pedal. The force is applied to an electrical switch. In turn, the electrical switch engages a push-to-walk circuit input signal.
Claims7
A method for actuating a push-to-walk button:
- receiving a force upon a levered-pedal disposed proximate to a base of a pole that is supporting the push-to-walk button;
- mechanically conveying the received force to an electrical switch;
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- electrically connecting the electrical switch to a push-to-walk request input.
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A pole-supported push-to-walk button:
- pole that includes a base for mounting on a surface;
- levered-pedal for receiving a force from at least one or more of a foot and/or a wheel and wherein the levered-pedal is coupled to the pole proximate to the base said pole;
- electrical switch mechanically coupled to the levered-pedal and disposed so as to be actuated when a force is applied to the levered-pedal;
- push-to-walk button mounted on the pole at a height above the surface being not more than 50 inches and not less than 34 inches;
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- an electrical connection that connects the electrical switch to the push-to-walk button to enable at least one or more of the electrical switch and/or the push-to-walk to signal a request for crossing a street.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.