Adjustable lens for a transmission ratio indicator
Patent 4446809 Issued on May 8, 1984. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 2, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 2, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2549096 2861538 3310025 3459262 Gear shift indicator Patent #: 3985095 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/345066 filed on 02/02/1982US Classes:116/28.1, Transmission indicator116/306, Operator movable116/334Scale structureExaminersPrimary: Frankfort, Charles E.Assistant: Corr, Denis E. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF16H 63/00 (20060101)F16H 63/42 (20060101) B60R 16/02 (20060101) AbstractA transmission ratio indicator has a lens assembly with a ratio selection indicia imprinted thereon. The transmission selector lever or an indicator associated therewith is selectively movable to various ratios and is aligned with the indicia to indicate the transmission operating condition. The lens assembly is secured in a housing by a resilient member and interengaging toothed portions formed on the lens assembly and housing. The lens assembly toothed portion can be disengaged from the housing toothed portion by displacement of the resilient member through application of a force to the lens assembly. When tooth disengagement has been attained, the lens assembly can be moved in the housing to attain proper alignment of the indicia and the shift lever or indicator. The adjusted position of the lens assembly is maintained by the resilient member enforcing the reengagement of the toothed portions. | |
