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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7743680 | Internally articulated parking brake assembly for automotive vehicle A parking brake system for an automotive vehicle includes an internally articulated pedal arm having an upper pedal arm which is connected with a cable operated parking brake actuator, and a lower pedal arm which is pivotably attached to the upper pedal arm such tha... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7195096 | Pedal pusher A pedal pusher to provide for single handed manipulation of two (2) pedals of a motor vehicle, such as a golf cart, is disclosed. A first manipulation of the device in an arc range of motion controls a first pedal of the vehicle while a second manipulation of the de... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7145070 | Digital musical instrument system The present invention provides an interactive multimedia apparatus (1, 11, 21) comprising a digital musical instrument (3, 14, 24, 41) and having a plurality of control members (42, 44, 45, 46) including at least one limited state (on/off) contr... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140830 | Electronic control system for skid steer loader controls An electronic control system for a machine having a boom assembly and an implement assembly. A microprocessor is provided having an input and generating first and second output signals. A first electrohydraulic valve is connected to receive the first output signal f... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7040447 | Pedal pusher A pedal pusher to provide for hand manipulation of a pedal of a motor vehicle, such as a golf cart, is disclosed. Means are disclosed to provide for release of a substantial portion of the device where the pedal of the vehicle may be operated without substantial int... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028577 | Acceleration pedal apparatus An accelerator pedal is positioned at a kickdown position. Then, an output value of a measurement device of an accelerator pedal position sensor is measured. Thereafter, the measured output value of the measurement device is stored in a correction output value stora... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6918316 | Adjustable pedal assembly An adjustable pedal assembly includes a mounting arrangement (1) for attachment to a vehicle structure (37), an accelerator pedal (6), a brake pedal (7), and a clutch pedal (8). The pedals (6, 7, 8) are pivotally supported w... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918318 | Brake pedal assembly with variable ratio A variable ratio brake pedal assembly includes a support bracket having a mounting face and two spaced apart side arms extending from opposing edges of the mounting face. The brake pedal assembly also includes a pedal arm pivotally mounted to the support bracket at ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6802202 | Method for adjusting accelerator pedal apparatus An accelerator pedal is positioned at a kickdown position. Then, an output value of a measurement device of an accelerator pedal position sensor is measured. Thereafter, the measured output value of the measurement device is stored in a correction output value stora... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6786312 | Motorcycle combination clutch and brake system A combination clutch and brake system that may be original equipment for or retrofitted to a motorcycle having a clutch, brake and stick shift mechanical rear box. The sole operating lever for applying the clutch and brake includes an adjustable cam and linkage arra... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6622584 | Actuator for operating the foot pedals of a motor vehicle An actuator for operating the foot pedals of a motor vehicle with the aid of a servomotor. The actuator has two actuating arms which can be alternatingly actuated by selecting the direction of rotation of the servomotor. First and second coupling elements... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6609436 | Vehicle brake pedal apparatus A vehicle brake pedal has first and second master cylinders and the first pedal arm removably attached to the vehicle having a brake pedal foot pad movably attached thereto. A second brake pedal arm is operatively coupled to the first master cylinder and ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6481311 | Pedal assembly supporting structure for automobile In a supporting structure for a brake pedal assembly pivotally mounted for rocking motion on the rear surface of a dash panel of an automobile through a first bracket, a front portion of the first bracket is fixed to the dash panel and a rear-end upper po... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6389922 | Control for drive motors for a self-propelled machine A drive linkage that is used for controlling valves for the drive motors of an implement or machine, such as an excavator, has a pair of links that can be loaded in tension and compression by manually moving operating levers. The links in turn actuate a c... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6360630 | Dual position foot pedal for ophthalmic surgery apparatus A dual position foot pedal includes a base and pedal arrangement which enables access by one of the user's toe and a user's sole for manipulation of the pedal. Switching between the two pedal positions is achieved by rotating the pedal. In this manner, th... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6260434 | Dual position foot pedal for ophthalmic surgery apparatus A dual position foot pedal includes a base and pedal arrangement which enables access by one of the user's toe and a user's sole for manipulation of the pedal. Switching between the two pedal positions is achieved by rotating the pedal. In this manner, th... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6150623 | Back-flip medical footpedal A footpedal suitable for use as an accelerator type pedal or a toe activated pedal includes a frame having a heel portion and a toe portion with the heel and toe portions being disposed at an angle with one another. A wedge having a generally triangular c... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6000511 | Arrangement of foot operating elements for a motor vehicle An arrangement of foot operated elements for a motor vehicle includes a first element with a power booster for operating a brake and a second element with a second power booster for operating a clutch of the motor vehicle. The second power booster for act... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5992262 | Self-centering and dampening hydrostatic transmission linkage The disclosure relates to a self-centering and dampening hydrostatic transmission linkage. The invention consists of a pivot link that is pivotally attached to an isolator plate. Connecting the isolator plate to the pivot link is a centering damper. An up... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5983749 | Dual position foot pedal for ophthalmic surgery apparatus A dual position foot pedal includes a base and pedal arrangement which enables access by one of the user's toe and a user's sole for manipulation of the pedal. Switching between the two pedal positions is achieved by rotating the pedal. In this manner, th... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5913946 | Adjustable accelerator pedal apparatus An adjustable accelerator pedal apparatus allows the adjustment of a first end of a pedal lever (18) to accommodate operators having varying anatomical characteristics. The apparatus includes a an adjuster link (32) having a first end pivotally connected ... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5842378 | Dual pedal mounting structure A mechanism for mounting a forward pedal and a reverse pedal to a vehicle. The forward pedal is fixed to a primary shaft, and the reverse pedal is fixed to a secondary shaft. A control arm and control rod operatively extend between the primary shaft and a... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5725184 | Brake rudder pedal system for light aircraft A brake rudder pedal system for a light aircraft is disclosed including a pair of pedal bodies whose tops are rotatably supported between hull frames; rudder and steering operation members being rotatably connected to the pedal bodies thereoutside, the me... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5661999 | Motorcycle shift pedal assembly A motorcycle shift pedal assembly to shift gears in a transmission upward or downward by using downward foot pressure for either upshifting or downshifting wherein there are a pair of shift pedals linked by a lever assembly to move a shift lever and in tu... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5596906 | Combined accelerating/braking apparatus of a vehicle A combined accelerating/braking apparatus of a vehicle includes a substantially hook-shaped rod which includes a first end, a first elbow, a second elbow, a third elbow, a fourth elbow, and a second end, where the fourth elbow is pivotally connected to a ... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5583407 | Manipulating device having three degree freedom A manipulating foot pedal device used with a video game machine or the like is operable to provide a three-dimensional operation. The device includes a base member movable in a forward/backward direction relative. A rotatable member is mounted on a top of... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5511631 | Running control structure for a lawn tractor A running control structure for a lawn tractor switchable between a two-wheel drive mode and a four-wheel drive mode. The control structure includes a first driving device for driving a first pair of wheels, a second driving device for driving a second pa... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5351571 | Ergonomically symmetric pedal control system An industrial machinery control system is provided which allows for ergonomically favorable operation by paired reciprocal control pedals which mirror an operator's right and left limbs. The reciprocal mirror control pedals allow operation of the same pre... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5177473 | Foot operated electrical control with potentiometers A foot operated electrical control is disclosed with simulated aircraft rudder pedals coupled to potentiometers for providing signals to a microcomputer having a flight simulation program. The pedals are additionally linked to one another by slides and a ... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5056742 | Modular rudder pedal and brake control assembly for aircraft A modular, pedal-type rudder, brake, and nose gear steering control assembly for an aircraft. The modules are installed below the instrument panel in the cockpit of the aircraft, thus avoiding the need for floor or bulkhead penetrations. Mechanical linkag... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5044478 | Foot pedal operated positioning control A foot pedal operated control positioning device for a continuously variable transmission wherein a movable bushing is aligned with a preset stop in order to set the transmission into a known neutral condition.... | 09/03/1991 |
| 4887701 | Motor control-brake device Motor control-brake device having a pedal (1) connected at its upper part with a plunger (7) for the motor controlling device and connected at its lower part with a plunger (4) connected with the brake means. Plunger (4) is provided with a cam surface eng... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4855707 | Adjustable foot activated control apparatus for potentiometer An adjustable control apparatus for a potentiometer is provided. The control apparatus comprises a geared sheath which is engageable with the potentiometer of an electronic apparatus. The geared sheath is provided with a response gear nonrotatably mountab... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4721494 | Drive transmission structure for tractor A drive transmission structure for a tractor comprising a belt drive system for transmitting power from an engine output shaft to a transmission having a brake mechanism. The belt drive system includes a belt type stepless change speed mechanism having a ... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4694942 | Interlinking control device for brake and clutch in tractor-mounted working machines An interlinking control device in a tractor-mounted working machine having an engine with a governor, a braking mechanism for braking wheels, and a clutch operatively coupled between the engine and the wheels. The braking mechanism and the clutch are oper... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4592455 | Clutch and transmission brake assembly A clutch and transmission brake assembly which can be readily incorporated into existing vehicle drive trains without undue modification. The assembly includes a wet clutch connectable to a flywheel and a transmission brake adapted to be disposed between ... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4527983 | Trolling control for boats My invention provides a control for a trolling motor of a fishing boat, whereby both steering of the boat and operation of the motor may be controlled through use of but one foot of a fisherman. The control has a very low profile so that a standing person... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4527444 | Tilt-telescope steering wheel arrangement A tilt and telescope steering wheel with a push button keyboard non-rotatably mounted within the steering wheel has a foot actuated release mechanism for simultaneous disengagement of tilt lock and telescope lock mechanisms. A readout instrument panel wit... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4441596 | Vehicle inching mechanism interlocked with a braking mechanism A vehicle inching mechanism is interlocked with a braking mechanism so as to overlap their operating ranges without hampering the low-speed start or stop of the vehicle by the inching mechanism. An inching pedal and a brake pedal are mounted side by side ... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4426890 | Clutch pedal operating through a fore and aft shaft in a fire wall of a vehicle A clutch pedal pivoting a fore and aft shaft mounted in a fire wall for transmission of the clutch actuating force through the fire wall for disengaging and engaging a vehicle clutch.... | 01/24/1984 |
