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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5529089 | Modular compressed natural gas fuel unit The present invention relates to a modular compressed natural gas fuel unit comprising generally a tank adapted to contain compressed natural gas and a fuel supply unit integrally attached to the main valve of the tank.... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5438516 | Integrated vehicle brake control device position sensor with precalibrated multiple sensor outputs An integrated throttle position validation sensor includes electrically independent throttle position and position validation components responsive to a single mechanical input applied to a protective sensor housing. By suitable mounting to the throttle c... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5427466 | Coupling for remote control of an engine A coupling for coupling a lever to a sensor, e.g., a potentiometer for remote control of the throttle speed of a motor. The coupling includes a die cast housing wherein configured end cavities are interconnected by a through bore. One of the cavities is c... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5396870 | Foot pedal assembly for control of a vehicle engine A coupling for coupling a foot pedal to a sensor used to control the throttle of a vehicle's engine. A shaft assembly is provided including a shaft having ends configured to interconnect the rotative movement of a pedal with the shaft of a potentiometer. ... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5321980 | Integrated throttle position sensor with independent position validation sensor An integrated throttle position validation sensor includes electrically independent throttle position and position validation components responsive to a single mechanical input applied to a protective sensor housing. By suitable mounting to the throttle c... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5241936 | Foot pedal arrangement for electronic throttle control of truck engines An accelerator foot pedal suspended from a support structure affixed to the front wall of a vehicle cab, a drum at the proximal end of the foot pedal defining, with the support structure, an enclosure which houses an internal rack-and-pinion gearing. A se... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5133225 | Electronic foot pedal having improved biasing arrangement An electronic foot pedal for outputting an electrical signal proportional to the degree a treadle is pivoted. The electronic foot pedal has an improved spring arrangement for yieldably biasing the treadle toward its home position. Dual springs are provide... | 07/28/1992 |
| 4958607 | Foot pedal arrangement for electronic throttle control of truck engines A foot pedal arrangement wherein a support structure is mounted to the front wall of a diesel powered truck cab. A spring biased spool is mounted to the support structure and is interconnected to a potentiometer. A foot pedal includes a projecting arm tha... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4926905 | Manually operated air valve and actuator in combination control a hydraulic spool valve for maneuvering heavy equipment A proportional remote control having an air regulating controller and an air operated actuator that have matched components to provide a true linear control of the displacement of a valve spool in proportion to lever displacement on the controller. Minima... | 05/22/1990 |
