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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7331254 | Method and apparatus for tensioning an emergency brake system on a vehicle An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relativ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331255 | Method and apparatus for tensioning an emergency brake system on a vehicle An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relativ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7270111 | Composite engine speed control A common engine speed control mechanism for small internal combustion engines, which may be configured to allow for actuation of the speed control mechanism between stop, idle, and various engine running speed positions by actuation of one of a selected plurality of... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7240487 | Throttle potentiometer adapter A throttle potentiometer adapter provides a direct connection between a pivot nut on a hand throttle linkage and the internal sleeve of a potentiometer. The potentiometer provides a voltage output to an electronic controller, the voltage output corresponding to the ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7062988 | Locking of a control device with a margin for adjustment The invention relates to a control device for affecting the accelerator (15) of a vehicle by means of a an actuator, typically a handle (3), arranged within the reach of the driver. The main purpose of use of the invention is to modify vehicles equippe... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7021416 | Vehicle control with manual back up A manual control device for electrically driven and controlled steering, and/or accelerating and/or decelerating of a road vehicle, that includes a hand grip device, sensors for sensing a force and/or a movement imposed on the hand grip device which correspond to a ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6749535 | Acceleration control and release device A vehicle acceleration control and release device operatively connectable to a vehicle acceleration device, includes a device body; a lever operatively connected to the device body and pivotable about a first axis for controlling vehicle acceleration and pivotable a... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6651524 | Foot throttle for all-terrain vehicles A foot operated throttle for all-terrain vehicles having an engine for propelling the vehicle, two handlebars for steering the vehicle, and a throttle lever connected to one of said two handlebars for controlling the speed of the engine, the foot operated... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6571656 | Portable hand control system A portable hand control system for operating an accelerator and brake pedal of a vehicle by hand. The portable hand control system includes an accelerator control rod releaseably couplable to the accelerator pedal of the vehicle and a brake control rod re... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6467564 | Device for manually controlling the acceleration system of an agricultural machine A device manually controls the acceleration system of a tractor having both a foot pedal accelerator and a hand lever accelerator which can be positioned at different heights above the ground. The acceleration control mechanism includes a first lever hing... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6414607 | Throttle position sensor with improved redundancy and high resolution A throttle position sensor is provided with a plurality of sensing elements which allow the throttle position sensor to provide a high resolution output to measure the physical position of a manually movable member, such as a throttle handle, more accurat... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6407526 | Safety switching systems for preventing serious misalignment of adjustable control pedals in automotive vehicles Some automobiles have mechanisms for adjusting the height of accelerator and brake pedals, and any clutch pedal, so that drivers large and small can adjust the pedals to the best height. All pedals are adjusted by a single reversible electric motor having... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6263753 | Control device for motor vehicle steering, brake and accelerator A control device for vehicle steering, braking and accelerator, including but not limited to motor vehicles for use by handicapped drivers, especially those handicapped in the lower limbs, is provided. The control device relates to a system utilizing the ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6192860 | Engine speed control apparatus and method There is provided in accord with the present invention a work vehicle comprising a vehicle support structure upon which a plurality of wheels are rotatably mounted and which structure supports an engine having a fuel injection system operatively coupled t... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6070492 | Pedal for a motor vehicle A pedal (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a pedal plate (4) fastened on a u-shaped retaining region (9) of a pedal bar (2) by means of an eyelet (7) and a clip (8). The u-shaped retaining region (9) extends directly along a frame web (5) on the border o... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6041673 | Dual function throttle control system for heavy construction equipment machines A dual function throttle control system is disclosed for earthmoving machines. The throttle control system includes a hand lever that is electrically connected to a proportional directional hydraulic valve. Rotation of the hand lever controls actuation of... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5833578 | Electronically actuated auxiliary throttle control system An auxiliary throttle control arrangement is partially housed in and forms an integral part of a handle assembly for a gear shift lever. The actuator component of the control arrangement is in the shape and general configuration of a trigger. Together, th... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5765442 | Portable pedal control device A portable pedal control device for use by a disabled person to control the brakes and accelerator in a vehicle. One such control device is to be attached to the brake pedal and another similar device is attached to the accelerator pedal. The control devi... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5666857 | Steering and braking control system for a vehicle A steering and control system is disclosed which includes a steering wheel that not only allows for the operator to accomplish the steering of a vehicle, but also allows the operator to merely exert a force on the steering to control the braking mechanism... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5603674 | Set of motor vehicle controls for the assistance of invalid drivers A set of motor vehicle controls for the assistance of invalid drivers, especially those handicapped in the lower limbs, is provided. The system includes a set of controls mounted on the steering wheel for operating the accelerator and the brake, a set of ... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5542312 | Hand control for vehicles A vehicle hand control assembly which, when installed on a motor vehicle, allows the user to control the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal with his hands. Two telescoping members are pivotally attached to a plate which is then secured to the individua... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5421217 | Hand-operated acceleration/deceleration control devices Hand-operated control devices for a motor vehicle comprising a shaft having a first upper end and a second lower end, the shaft having a length adapted to extend from a pedal of a vehicle to a location within the reach of a driver; coupling means for coup... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5417127 | Adjustable device for depressing a vehicle pedal to a predetermined setting A portable rod-like device for depressing a vehicle pedal, such as an accelerator or a brake pedal to a predetermined setting and maintaining that setting in the form of a screw-threaded rod and a mating screw-threaded nut having a hook. The nut rides up ... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5365802 | Operating device for accelerator An operation device for an accelerator composed of an output pulley, having an engaging latch and two engaging projections, for winding an output cable; a first pulley having a "C" shaped first engaging hole, for winding a first cable; a second pulley hav... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5323889 | Portable device for hand operation of motor vehicles An apparatus for the operation of the pedals of a motor vehicle including a first telescoping member, a second telescoping member, a brake handle in threaded connection to an end of the first telescoping member and having an opening allowing the second te... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5282522 | Multi-purpose speed control apparatus An attachment for an automobile is disclosed which enables handicapped persons to operate a vehicle with hand applied power and without foot operation of the pedals. A mounting bracket is set forth. It has a supporting structure which connects with a pair... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5203214 | Engine throttle linkage with motion-reversing feature The invention is primarily for use with earth-moving machinery, e.g., crawler tractors and the like. Machines are used in ways such that their operators like to be able have the engine "idle" at lower speed and manually accelerate it or at higher speed an... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5119688 | Portable device for the hand operation of a motor vehicle accelerator pedal A portable device for the hand operation of an accelerator foot pedal of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The device is comprised of a handle, an adjustable, telescoping control rod and a cane tip assembly which provides for a flexible attachment to couple t... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5105689 | Control apparatus of an internal combustion engine comprising a hydrostatic transmission gearing A gas pedal is connected by levers, cables and rods to start the engine and control fuel flow, and simultaneously control a transmission. The transmission is in turn connected by cables to a "forward and reverse" lever.... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5029679 | Manual operating device for the brake and accelerator pedals of an automobile This invention relates to a manual operating device for the brake and accelerator pedals of an automobile which enables a driver to operate an automobile safely and conveniently. The present invention comprises a handle lever, a mounting member, a brake p... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4998983 | Manually operated apparatus for controlling the brake and accelerator of a motor vehicle A hand control apparatus for a motor vehicle provides for the adjustment of the braking force independently from the adjustment of the throttle force. A telescoping member actuates the brake pedal upon the downward movement of an operating arm. Upward mov... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4946013 | Apparatus for manual operation of vehicle brake and accelerator pedals A device for manually operating the brake and accelerator pedals of a vehicle. The device is removably clamped to each of the conventional brake and accelerator pedals of a vehicle and includes a control lever that extends between respective pivot points ... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4869337 | Backhoe creep lever mechanism for an excavating vehicle An excavating vehicle includes an operator compartment, a front end loader, a backhoe and a hydrostatic drive having a hydraulic pump. An operator seat is mounted in the operator compartment and rotates between a drive position facing the front end loader... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4788879 | Apparatus for hand operation of throttle and brake pedal, and methods of constructing and utilizing same The present invention discloses an apparatus for hand operation of throttle and brake pedals including two (2) adjustable length rods having handles on one end and throttle and brake pedal engagement devices on the other ends, said rods are held together ... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4712443 | Mechanical over-ride linkages An override mechanism is disclosed for connection between the accelerator pedal of a vehicle and the fuel supply for normally enabling the driver to adjust the fuel supply but which can be overriden by speed limiting means. The throttle pedal is connected... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4627522 | Hand engine and brake control mechanism for a vehicle A vehicle engine throttle and brake hand control mechanism having a hand operated input lever movable in one plane to drive a push-pull cable output member axially to control movements of the engine throttle while permitting unemcumbered actuation of the ... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4620575 | Speed control for lawn and garden vehicle A control arrangement for a lawn and garden vehicle having a manually movable member provided for controlling the speed of operation of the tractor and a speed setting arrangement for permitting the operator to manually set a speed control at a minimum co... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4603752 | Speed and direction control apparatus for a vehicle A speed and direction control apparatus for a skid steer vehicle of the type having right and left driven wheels which are caused to be operated by variable displacement pumps. The control apparatus is similar to that found in normal highway vehicles in t... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4553626 | Speed control mechanism for a hydrostatically driven vehicle A speed control mechanism for a hydrostatically driven vehicle such as a street sweeper is disclosed which includes a selector lever. When the lever is in a variable engine speed position, depression of an accelerator pedal progressively opens the engine ... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4502348 | Hand and foot throttle control linkage A hand and foot throttle control linkage having independent operation of the throttle by either a hand or foot control. A return spring for the foot pedal is carried on the throttle linkage to return the foot pedal to its retracted position and to reduce ... | 03/05/1985 |
