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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146455 | Reverse clip cap terminal connector A fitting for a terminal connection in a core-adjuster assembly has a generally annular isolator with a generally central bore defining a connector pin socket and a reverse clip cap socket, and a reverse clip cap configured to be received substantially concentricall... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7694603 | Transmission equipped with cable-type shift device A transmission equipped with a cable-type shift device comprises a control shaft to control a shift change with rotation and axial-direction movement thereof, an outer lever to be rotated by a shift-direction operation of a change lever, and a counterweight to rotat... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7426881 | Operating position select device for automatic transmission An operating position select device has a select lever unit, a mode shift unit to shift operation modes of the automatic transmission, a mechanically connecting means connecting them, and an assist actuator to assist a select lever. A control unit that controls the ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7316288 | All terrain vehicle with multiple steering modes Methods and apparatus for steering a vehicle are disclosed. A vehicle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is capable of operating in a first steering mode and a second steering mode. The vehicle may comprise an input device capable of... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7281489 | Bicycle transmission gear indicating device A bicycle transmission gear indicating device comprises a first indicator drive member adapted to move in response to movement of a first transmission control element; a second indicator drive member adapted to move in response to movement of a second transmission c... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7228753 | Shift control apparatus for a transmission A shift control apparatus for a transmission wherein the gear shift lever is configured to undergo movement in a first and a second direction. A plurality of shift lugs are disposed within the transmission and configured to realize a specific speed ratio according t... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219572 | Shift device A compact shift device for shifting gears of a vehicle transmission. The shift device includes a shift lever movable in a first direction and a second direction to shift the gears of the transmission. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. A f... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213674 | Transmission apparatus of all-terrain vehicle A transmission apparatus of an all-terrain vehicle includes: a non-stage transmission; a forward and backward movement switching device capable of switching to a forward movement position, a neutral position, or a backward movement position; and a shift operation de... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210370 | Shifting device for an automatic transmission A shifting device (4) is provided for an automatic transmission and has an additional manual shifting function. The device includes a selector lever (6), which is mounted pivotably on a gear shift lever (10) such that different, automatically sh... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195095 | Floating PRNDL face plate assembly and method to accommodate floor build variations A shifter face plate assembly and method for an automatic transmission having a shifter rod in an opening of a floor console which includes an intermediary plate and top face plate. The intermediary plate supports the top plate and floats horizontally laterally to o... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7159486 | Joint arrangement for a gear shift mechanism A joint arrangement in a shift mechanism for a motor vehicle includes a coupling element cooperating with a gear shift lever, a mounting element joinable to a gear lever carrier, and a damping element arranged between the coupling element and the mounting element. T... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137313 | Shifting device for transmitting shift commands to an automatic transmission A shifting device for transmitting shift commands to an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle includes a housing (1) and/or a frame and a gearshift lever (2), which is designed such that it is pivotable around a selector axis and a shift axis. The ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7040186 | Parallel manual transmission for four-wheel drive and parallel manual transmission for transverse installation in a front-wheel drive vehicle A parallel manual transmission for a four-wheel drive is provided and includes two input shafts, each of which can be non-rotatably coupled via its own clutch to a shaft that is powered by a drive engine. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028574 | Sled system for mounting parking brake and shift assemblies A sled system for mounting a parking brake hand lever assembly and a gear shift assembly to a vehicle floor pan, the sled system having a predetermined configuration to mount on a vehicle floor pan. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7028579 | Over-mold lever An over-mold lever in particular for use in a clamping mechanism for a vehicle steering column, is preferably made primarily of plastics material and includes a main portion (1) a head (5) and a hand grip (4). The head (5) is molded over ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6973850 | Transmission gear shift lever device having a variable select lever ratio The transmission gear shift lever device has a variable select lever ratio adapted to accommodate most of the operating mechanisms of the conventional transmission gear shift (TGS) lever device without major design changes. The select lever ratio is a ratio of rotat... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6945132 | Column-type shift lever structure for automatic transmission with manual shifting mode A column-type shift lever structure for an automatic transmission with a manual shifting mode, which permits a diver to manually shift a gear at his convenience, thus providing more dynamic driving feel and improving performance and convenience of the vehicle. An up... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6918314 | Shift-by-wire transmission actuator assembly An actuator for a vehicle transmission having both a shift-by-wire mode and a manual override mode includes a motor and a gear assembly driven by the motor when the vehicle transmission is in a shift-by-wire mode. An output member of the gear assembly is configured ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6904996 | Truck and transmission gearshift operation device thereof A gearshift operation device for a tiltable cab over type truck comprises a shift lever placed at an instrument panel, and a select cable and a shift cable which connect an operation lever unit for the shift lever and a manual transmission. After coming out of a cab... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6826976 | Lever and shaft assembly and method A shaft and detent assembly includes a detent lever assembly that is manually assembled on the shaft. The detent lever includes a hub which has an opening formed therein alignable with an opening formed in the shaft. A pin is inserted through the opening in both the... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6810761 | Motor vehicle transmission The gear-change is comprised of a casing (1-2) for securing to the structure of the vehicle, and in said casing a cam (5) is located, to which twin lineal slide blocks (8) and (16) are linked, the first of these is linked to the gear-chan... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6732847 | Shift-by-wire shifter assembly with mechanical override A shift-by-wire shifter assembly is provided. The shift-by-wire shifter assembly includes a shift lever, a sensor, a cable bracket, and a lever lock. The shift lever is movable between shift position locations. The sensor is operative to detect the shift position of... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6631654 | Driving position selector with an emergency release for a parking position A driving position selector for selecting at least the driving steps of the automatic transmission, "D", "N", "R", "P", which are selected by the driver over a control device and engaged by electro-hydraulic setting elements is provided. It is possible to... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6588290 | Transmission shift control A shift control is provided that pulls a cable when the handle is moved rearward. The shift control can be used as an integrated shift control for shifting the gears of an automatic transmission and actuating a park locking system. In the preferred embodi... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6581490 | Gearshift lever unit A shift-lever unit for converting tilting movements of a shift lever (30) into pulling movements of two cable lines (40, 70), comprising a housing unit (10) which defines two rotation axes (100, 200) perpendicular to one another, a frame unit (20) which i... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6520043 | Transmission shifter with integrated cable adjustment mechanism A transmission shifter for controlling a transmission of a motor vehicle by a cable has a base, a shift lever mounted on the base and pivotable along a shift path, the shift lever having a guidance opening, and a cable attachment bracket having a tail and... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6510915 | Mounting of a gear-shift in a motor vehicle A motor vehicle is provided with a shifting device fastened stationarily in the motor vehicle for actuating the gear change box. The connection between the motor vehicle and the shifting device comprises at least one locking device in the form of a snap-i... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6460428 | Starter device for starting automobile use engine In connection with an intermediate anchoring of a manipulation cable connecting between a manipulation side and an actuation side of an automobile transmission mechanism, an intermediate anchoring bracket 22 of the manipulation cable 4 is provide integral... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6453766 | Force transfer mechanism for a bicycle transmission control cable A force transfer unit is provided for engaging a control cable connected to a hand operated shift control unit. The force transfer unit includes a handlebar attachment member and a cable diverting member for changing a direction of the control cable, wher... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6435054 | Shifting device for a manual gear transmission A selector device for a change-speed gearbox. The selector device includes a remote selector rod for selecting the gears, a flexible-actuating linkage for changing over between the gears, and a coupling linkage for accepting reaction forces which are prov... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6382383 | Safety device for the control elements of a manually operated soil compaction roller The invention relates to a safety device for the manually operated soil compaction roller, comprising an operating lever and an adjusting element coupled to an actuator in order to drive said roller. In case of danger, a safety-control element travels in ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6382046 | Transmission shifter with cable disengagement mechanism A transmission shifter is disclosed for controlling a transmission of a motor vehicle by a cable in some instances and an electronic control in other instances. The transmission shifter has a base, a cable attachment bracket mounted on the base and pivota... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6327928 | Steering column shifter assembly A shifter assembly for use on tilting and/or telescoping steering columns includes a cam connected to the steering column, and a crank spaced from the cam and connected to a fixed portion of the vehicle such as the lower portion of the steering column. A ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6318493 | Column mounted forward/reverse shuttle control An agricultural tractor is provided with a steering column, a gearbox forming part of the vehicle drive train and having a selection lever and a gear change mechanism mounted on the steering column for remotely operating the selection lever of the gearbox... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6267217 | Modular console assembly for vehicles having transmission shifter and parking brake mechanisms pre-assembled thereto and method for mounting the console assembly to a vehicle interior A console assembly is provided for mounting within a vehicle interior in an area between a pair of seats. A vehicle support member is provided on the vehicle interior having a quick connect fastener provided thereon. A carrier is adapted to mount to the v... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6244127 | Mechanical or electrical transmission shifter A transmission shift control assembly comprising a housing (12) presenting a support (16) and a lever (18) pivotally is supported by the housing (12) for movement between shift positions. A mechanical connection (20) produces rectilinear movement in respo... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6220111 | Bicycle speed changing device A bicycle speed changing device comprises a base having a pivotal column mounted thereon such that the pivotal column is fitted over in sequence by a wire wheel, a ratchet gear, a check plate, a rotary plate, a reverse push rod, and a forward push rod. Th... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6196079 | Cable driven automotive gear lever joint mechanism A cable driven automotive gear lever joint mechanism for operating a coupling cable and a selection cable having a movable set including a ball joint housing having a lever arm extending therefrom rotatably and pivotally mounted onto a stationary ball joi... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6192770 | Shift select lever device for manually-shiftable automatic transmission A shifting arrangement for an automatic transmission with manual gear shift feature has a control member which is operative to connect and disconnect operational linkage between a shift lever and a shift cable connected to a manual valve in a hydraulic co... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6082218 | Structure permitting assembly-assisted connection of control lever to cable-actuated vehicle component A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a passenger compartment, a floor pan, a cable-actuated component (such as a transmission) located outside the passenger compartment, and a telescopeable cable assembly (such as a transmission cable) operably connec... | 07/04/2000 |
