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Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096207 | Vehicle hand control apparatus A vehicle hand control apparatus for controlling the throttle and brake pedals of a motor vehicle. A support shaft pivotally supports a transverse control arm tube which holds a control shaft for rotation coaxially within the control arm tube. A handle extends from ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7337870 | Working vehicle with hydraulic continuously variable transmission A working vehicle provided with a hydraulic continuously variable transmission, has a plurality of wheels; a vehicle body supported by the plurality of wheels; a hydraulic continuously variable transmission that is supported by the vehicle body, and that has a speed... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7300092 | Pedals and floor mat configuration for an industrial vehicle A presence detection system may include a pedal assembly that is located underneath a vehicle floor. The pedal assembly in one embodiment is recessed within the underside of a floor mat to eliminate trip hazards on the vehicle floor. Other embodiments may include a ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7264099 | Motorcycle transmission shifting mechanism A motorcycle transmission shifting mechanism includes a foot-operated gearshift assembly provided with a pedal and cam subassembly, displaceable relative to one another to establish a desired speed-ratio position, and a hand-operated clutch release mechanism operati... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255193 | Speed equalizing linkage design for dual hydrostatic transmissions An HST propel system includes first and second pumps having displacements variable in response to movement of first (31) and second (33) control shafts, respectively; and a linkage arrangement for moving the control shafts in unison in response to move... | 08/14/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7168519 | Switch mounting assembly A switch mounting assembly that adapts a switch to detect a position of a vehicle control, such as the position of a drive control actuator of a lawn and garden tractor or similar vehicle. The switch mounting assembly includes a switch support member and a lever piv... | 01/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7036623 | Control configuration for a utility vehicle having, e.g., an extendable utility boom In preferred embodiments, a utility vehicle (such as, e.g., a skid steer vehicle) has a multitude of potential control-to-function configurations (in some preferred embodiments, enabling about sixteen or more configurations). The control-to-function configurations c... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6945376 | Foot operated motorcycle clutch A mechanism to retrofit modern motorcycles with a foot operated clutch or to be installed as original equipment is disclosed. The mechanism has an escapement mechanism, such as a pawl and ratchet, for holding the clutch in disengaged condition when a rider applies p... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6923092 | Control mechanism for a hydraulic device A control mechanism for a transmission such as a hydrostatic transmission or transaxle which simplifies construction and enables the user to change the orientation of the transmission in a vehicle. A first linkage member is rotatably mounted on a support rod and has... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6918466 | Lockable brake pedal fastener An improved brake pedal fastener adapted for use with a tandem-type braking system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the brake pedal fastener can be selectively locked against and removed from varying sized brake pedals in a quick and easy manner. ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6478103 | Brake system layout for ATV An all terrain vehicle comprises a compact layout for a brake system. The all terrain vehicle includes a front fender assembly, which is positioned above at least one front wheel, and a rear fender assembly, which is positioned above at least one rear whe... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6446992 | Steering and braking control system for vehicle A system which includes a steering member that not only allows the operator to accomplish the steering of a vehicle, but also allows the operator to merely exert a force on the steering member to control the braking mechanism of a vehicle. The steering me... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6435055 | Dual operating system for controlling a brake An educational car is provided in which the driver-student is provided with a conventional braking pedal and the passenger-teacher is provided with a braking stick to override the driver-student braking pedal in order to effect a braking operation. Furthe... | 08/20/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6347560 | Shift control system for a working vehicle having a propelling stepless transmission A shift control system includes a shift pedal (13), a first linkage mechanism (16, 18, 19, 20) for transmitting a downward displacement of the shift pedal to the stepless transmission to change a shift position of the stepless transmission, a retaining me... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6289783 | Hand/foot selector for electronic controls on a skid steer loader A control system controls actuation of a hydraulic cylinder on a skid steer loader. The control system includes a movable element, movable by an operator. A position sensor is coupled to the movable element and provides a position signal indicative of a p... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6279937 | Intermediate shaft plate for transmission control linkage An intermediate shaft plate is provided for an assembly for controlling the ground speed of a vehicle having an operator seat, an engine and a variable speed transmission coupled for driving a pair of ground wheels. The transmission is selectively movable... | 08/28/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6237711 | Transmission control linkage for foot to hand control conversion An assembly is provided for controlling the ground speed of a vehicle having an operator seat, an engine and a variable speed transmission drivingly coupled to a pair of ground wheel. The transmission is selectively movable among neutral, forward and reve... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6167775 | Steering and braking control system for a vehicle A system which includes a steering that not only allows 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 of a vehicle. The steering, acting as a uni... | 01/02/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6006852 | Operating element arrangement for controlling motor vehicle longitudinal and transverse movements An operating element arrangement controls the longitudinal and transverse movements of a motor vehicle, with a foot-actuatable regulating part for controlling braking operations. The operating element arrangement contains a regulating part for controlling... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6006880 | Power take-off release mechanism A power take-off release mechanism for automatically disengaging a power take-off unit and accessory equipment powered thereby is disclosed. The power take-off release mechanism interconnects a clutch foot pedal mechanism of a vehicle having a manual tran... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5996752 | Hand control for motor vehicle clutch A motor vehicle clutch hand control for the assistance of handicapped drivers, especially those handicapped in the lower limbs, is provided. The system includes a hand control valve mounted on the gear shift lever for operating a piston controlling the po... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5979622 | Power take-off release mechanism A power take-off release mechanism for automatically disengaging a power take-off unit and accessory equipment powered thereby is disclosed. The power take-off release mechanism interconnects a clutch foot pedal mechanism of a vehicle having a manual tran... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5967252 | Push button actuation system for ATV transmission A push-button actuated system for an ATV transmission such as those used on a Honda 300 where a DC motor is connected to a cable linkage, which in turn is connected to the gear change pedal now used to upshift and downshift gears of a semi-automatic trans... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5950463 | Vehicle brake locking apparatus A vehicle highly visible, convenient locking apparatus which locks all four wheels of a vehicle to prevent it from being driven or towed is disclosed. The apparatus which holds a brake pedal having a leg, close to a floor of a vehicle comprises: a mountab... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5941361 | Remote creeper speed control The present invention for a construction machine includes a control knob which is connected to a brake pedal and located remotely therefrom within an operator's compartment. The control knob depresses the brake pedal a predetermined amount to achieve neut... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5913945 | Pedal linkage for robotic control of vehicle A robotic device for operating a control pedal of a vehicle having a body and a pedal actuator mounted on the body. A telescoping connecting rod is coupled to the pedal actuator through a bell crank assembly, and further coupled to the control pedal for r... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5813944 | Hand-operated speed control apparatus for attachment to a motor vehicle A speed-control device for attachment to the floorboard of a motor vehicle is disclosed which allows for the hand-operation of the acceleration and braking systems of the motor-vehicle, thereby assisting in making the motor vehicle more easily and readily... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5800267 | Progressive resistance device with self centering for multi axial motion input An apparatus for providing progressively increasing resistance to, and automatic self centering with respect to, an operator motion input to the apparatus. The apparatus has a crossbar with a longitudinal axis and is connected to a beam with a coupling. T... | 09/01/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5709131 | Vehicle control apparatus Apparatus for adapting vehicle accelerator and brake pedals to manual operation, comprising two elongate control members 10,20 each secured to the pedals by a clamp 11,21 comprising a body portion 41 having a first bent over portion 51 positioned around a... | 01/20/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5598742 | Auxiliary steering device for vehicle An auxiliary steering device having a steering pedal allows a main steering system to be controlled by either the hand-operated steering wheel or the foot-operated steering pedal. The device has a lift lever for enlarging the reciprocation angular motion ... | 02/04/1997 |
