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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7108570 | Watercraft control system for watercraft having multiple control stations A watercraft control system for a watercraft having multiple control stations routes operation control signals in a non-competing, non-contradictory manner. In an embodiment, the control system includes a plurality of links. When abnormalities affect one or more of ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6575050 | Single stick control for backhoe A control device for a backhoe that moves four separate reversible hydraulic valves in any combination or all at the same time with only one human hand needed to manipulate said controls. These valves are controlled through an organized series of arms, le... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6354169 | Link lever system for vehicle air conditioner In a vehicle air conditioner, inside air and outside air are switched by first and second inside/outside air switching doors. The first inside/outside air switching door is operated by a first door lever operatively linked with an inside/outside air opera... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6098485 | Lead screw actuator A high resolution actuator is provided which can be used in extreme environments, e.g., at extremely low temperatures. The actuator uses electromagnetic forces to actuate levers which then cause rotation of a lead screw. The actuator uses very small gaps ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6098385 | Drive control for self-propelled power tool A large capacity, self-propelled walk-behind power tool, such as a lawn mower, employs gear-operated transmissions for independently driving each drive wheel. Control handles are connected to idler pulley levers and brake levers to control the movement of... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6008797 | Stable foot pedal assembly A foot pedal assembly having a base, a first support member with an upper end and a lower end, a foot pedal attached to the upper end of the first support member, a second support member with a fore end and an aft end, a guide member with a retention slot... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5913942 | Mechanism for driving an operable member by one or another operator assembly, but not by both operator assemblies simultaneously A remote control driving mechanism works in the manner of an OR-gate for performing a mechanical switching operation by one of two or more operating control input levers at a time. For this purpose an operable member (2) to be driven is connected to a cam... | 06/22/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5138756 | Method of converting backhoe controls A control mechanism for operating a backhoe is disclosed wherein the controls are adaptable to be configured in a selected one of a two lever system, a three lever system, or a four lever system. The control mechanism includes a first pivot axis on which ... | 08/18/1992 |
| 4255985 | Bale-accumulating trailer A three-bale load is accumulated on the trailer as bales issue from the rear of the baler, whereupon the accumulated bales may be dumped all at the same location or singly as may be desired. Successive bales issuing from the baler arrive at a central plat... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4119000 | Remote control assembly An improved remote control assembly for mechanically controlling the operation of a hydrostatic pump which may be used to power the attachments on a tractor-like vehicle. The assembly includes a first control unit positioned at a first remote location on ... | 10/10/1978 |
| 4020713 | Station control selection system A system is provided for controlling a motor and rudder of a power boat selectively from either of two remote stations, each of which includes means for producing linear input signals for motor shift and throttle control and for steering control. The syst... | 05/03/1977 |
| 3965771 | Adjustable hydraulic control system for a motor grader An apparatus for selectively changing the neutral position of one or more control levers such as those found on the control console of a motor grader is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a bearing having a longitudinal axis; means for eccentrically mount... | 06/29/1976 |
