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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7287512 | Throttle position sensor The present invention provides a throttle position sensor for a motorcycle including a handlebar having an end. The throttle position sensor includes a rotor having a first end and a second end. The rotor is positioned within the handlebar and rotated relative to th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267026 | Bicycle control device A bicycle control device is disclosed having a control lever that is operable in a first direction to operate the brake control mechanism, a second direction to operate the shift control mechanism in the pulling direction and a third direction to operate the shift c... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7263910 | Tilt control lever assembly for steering column The invention provides a steering column for a vehicle. The steering column includes a steering column jacket defining a column axis. The steering column jacket is operable to at least partially encircle a steering shaft in a vehicle. The steering column also includ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7150341 | Transmission apparatus of all-terrain vehicle A transmission apparatus of an all-terrain vehicle includes: a non-stage transmission disposed in a power transmission path from an engine to drive wheels; a forward and backward movement switching device capable of switching to a forward movement position, a neutra... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7010955 | Throttle position detecting apparatus A throttle position detecting apparatus has an interlocking member being rotatable in conjunction with a throttle grip attached to a tip of a handlebar of a vehicle; a detecting unit for detecting a rotation angle of the interlocking member; and a case integrally in... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6987508 | Manual input device which provides its control knob with plural modes of operation feeling, and car-mounted apparatus controller based thereon A changeable operation feeling (tactile sensation) is provided for a user manipulating the knob of manual input device. The manual input device includes a feeling providing device which has plural discs fixed to a control shaft, bearing feeling patterns on their cir... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6920805 | Throttle-opening detecting apparatus A throttle-opening detecting apparatus has a case mounted on a handle bar of a vehicle, a throttle grip mounted on a leading end side of the handle bar from the case so as to be rotatable with respect to the handle bar, a detect member incorporated in the case and r... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6871720 | Steering device for a motor vehicle A steering device for a motor vehicle has a stationary steering wheel rim, a measurement transducer integrated into the steering wheel rim and provided for generating an electric or electronic signal, and an actuator that can be actuated as a function of the electro... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6868948 | Braked bearing A locked antifriction bearing, for control wheel, includes an outer part and an inner part, one being rotating and the other non-rotating through at least a row of rolling elements arranged between said rotating and non-rotating parts, the device further comprising ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6679343 | Control device for an electric scooter A control device for an electric scooter has a base, a potential regulator, a control lever, a torsion spring and a circuit board. The potential regulator is attached to the base. A rod is rotatably attached to the potential regulator to adjust a voltage ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6641085 | Self-centering steering module An apparatus for steering a nosewheel on an aircraft, or the like, while the aircraft is on the ground. The apparatus includes a steering shaft that engages a cluster of gears and transfers torque from a steering command to the gears. The steering shaft i... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6154201 | Control knob with multiple degrees of freedom and force feedback The present invention provides a control knob on a device that allows a user to control functions of the device. In one embodiment, the knob is rotatable in a rotary degree of freedom and moveable in at least one transverse direction approximately perpend... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6036221 | Foldable rod linkage of a foldable stroller A foldable rod linkage for connecting a handgrip to a front wheel of a foldable stroller includes a lower mount member having front lateral walls extending rearwardly from two ends of an upright front wall, an upward abutment wall between the left and rig... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5426993 | Cover unit for the passage of a steering wheel column through the partition wall of an automobile A cover unit for sealing the passage of a steering wheel column through an opening in the partition wall of a motor vehicle having a front wheel steering assembly including a steering wheel column. The unit includes a coverplate to be positioned against t... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5280732 | Column type change lever mechanism for automatic transmission in automotive vehicle A column type change lever mechanism mounted on a tiltable steering shaft assembly having an upper steering column arranged to be tiltable upwardly or downwardly at a tilt center axis. The column type change lever mechanism is composed of a shift arm rota... | 01/25/1994 |
| 4804857 | Relay mechanism for a steering wheel A relay mechanism for a steering wheel comprising a plurality of slip rings disposed isolated from each other in a circular track having a steering shaft as its center, and sliders, one provided at each slip ring. It further includes an arcuate common lin... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4776416 | Control assembly for powered wheelchair A control assembly for an electric powered wheelchair having a forward steering column (13) on which a handle bar (14) and a control lever (119) are mounted, said control lever adapted when pressed forward to move the chair forwardly, and when pressed rea... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4759235 | Planetary gear assembling structure for steering wheels Herein disclosed is a steering wheel structure which has a stationary pad. On a steering shaft, there are mounted a boss plate of the steering wheel and column-side and pad-side sun gears. The boss plate is formed with at least one mounting recess which i... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4623889 | Signal transmitting device A signal transmitting device for transmitting signals from operating switches which are provided on a steering wheel of an automobile to an electric load provided on a body thereof, is disclosed. The device comprises one annular electrode which is provide... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4571786 | Change-speed maneuvering apparatus incorporated in a vehicle A change-speed maneuvering apparatus in a vehicle provided with a steering-wheel apparatus including a generally upright steering-wheel post, has a main change-speed maneuvering shaft assembly on one lateral side of the steering-wheel post, in parallel to... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4281562 | Universal adaptor linkage A universal adaptor linkage for connection between the transmission and the shift or linkage rod associated with the gear selector lever of an automobile comprising a lower linkage portion having at least one hole therein for selective connection to the s... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4265139 | Tilt steering wheel and support column apparatus PCT No. PCT/US79/00319 SEC. 371 Date May 14, 1979 SEC. 103(e) Date May 14, 1979 PCT Filed May 14, 1979 An apparatus (10) includes an upwardly inclined stationary support column (12) and an upwardly inclined steering wheel column (14) pivotally mounted the... | 05/05/1981 |
| 3955438 | Extension handle assembly Disclosed herein is an auxiliary handle adapted to be removably attached to a rotatable part of an outboard motor steering handle for rotation of the steering handle part to control outboard motor engine operation and for lateral swinging movement of the ... | 05/11/1976 |
