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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7828107 | Forward/backward movement operation device for work machine A forward/reverse control system for a work machine cancels a second control state, in which forward/reverse switching control is performed by a second forward/reverse control means, by an operation of a first forward/reverse control means to return to a first contr... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7789187 | Push handle with pivotable handle post A patient support apparatus comprises a frame, a patient support coupled to the frame, a push handle coupled to the frame and having a handle post, and at least one user input coupled to the handle post. The handle post is movable between a first position presenting... | 09/07/2010 |
| 5890562 | Control console for material handling vehicle A material handling vehicle for transporting loads includes a vehicle body and a control console connected to the vehicle body in a first position. The control console can be moved to a second position on the vehicle body by a user. The vehicle may includ... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5845735 | Control element arrangement for controlling the longitudinal movement and/or the lateral movement of a motor vehicle A control element arrangement is disclosed for controlling a motor vehicle without conventional pedals and steering wheel. Two control elements are provided which can be operated independently of one another, in which case at least the longitudinal speed ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5775456 | Emergency driver system Disclosed is an emergency driver system for a motor vehicle. The emergency driver system allows a passenger in the motor vehicle to safely maneuver the motor vehicle should the driver become incapacitated by exposing a brake actuator and an accelerator ac... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5246084 | Brake actuation adaptation for right hand drive vehicles As the automotive market becomes more global, and manufacturers are competing in many markets around the world, the need arises for a means of adapting a left hand drive vehicle to right hand drive and visa versa with a minimum of change to existing compo... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5205181 | Manual motion control override apparatus An override control system for a ground-supported machine. A hand lever is used to adjust the equilibrium position of a self-centering device which is interconnected to a drive system of the machine so that a principal ground speed of the machine is selec... | 04/27/1993 |
| 4802549 | Central rotating terminal for vehicles A vehicle has first and second drivers' seats and a control console, the control console carrying a plurality of individual controls and display means. The drivers' seats are in side-by-side relation. By this invention, a pivot carries the control console... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4705450 | Single engine excavator with remote control A material handling vehicle is provided which includes a lower truck chassis and an upper material handling structure pivotally supported by the lower chassis, all functions of which vehicle are driven by a single engine. The material handling vehicle is ... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4262769 | Universal command signal producing means A universal command signal producing apparatus adapted for use in an electrically operated vehicle. The apparatus includes a rotatable electrical element for use in controlling a drive function of the vehicle, such as a speed control function or a braking... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4186811 | Tractor vehicle in particular for agricultural use The tractor vehicle comprises a chassis supported by at least two sets of driving and steering wheels. A cab is fixed to the chassis and encloses the devices for driving the vehicle and the devices controlling tools coupled to the power take-off of the ve... | 02/05/1980 |
| 4016948 | Dual steering system for vehicle A vehicle having a vehicle chassis supported on wheels and a cab rotated about a vertical axis on the chassis is disclosed herein. A dual steering system is incorporated in the vehicle so that the vehicle can be operated through a hydrostatic steering sys... | 04/12/1977 |
