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US3795156A
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Shifting lever for the transmission of motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-15
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Granted: 1974-03-05
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Expires: 1991-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A shifting lever for a motor vehicle transmission which essentially consists of an elastic synthetic material and is reinforced by at least one insert of spring steel.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilhelm Neuscheler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H59/00; F16H59/02; F16H59/0278; B; B60; B60K; B60K20/00; B60K20/02; G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/04; G05G1/06; F16H2059/026; F16H2059/0269; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/2014; Y10T74/20177; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/20612; Y10T74/20732
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A shifting lever for the transmission of motor vehicles, comprising: a shifting lever consisting of an elastic synthetic material, at least one insert of spring steel disposed in said shifting lever for reinforcing said lever, said shifting lever at its installation in the motor vehicle having its largest rigidity in the shifting direction, at least one curved portion provided on said shifting lever forming intentional bending places which bend upon the application of relatively stronger axial pressure loads on said shifting lever, a core portion of relatively hard material provided on the upper end of said shifting lever, and a knob of relatively elastic plastic material surrounding said core portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A shifting lever for the transmission of motor vehicles, comprising: a shifting lever consisting of an elastic synthetic material, at least one insert of spring steel disposed in said shifting lever for reinforcing said lever, said shifting lever at its installation in the motor vehicle having its largest rigidity in the shifting direction, at least one curved portion provided on said shifting lever forming intentional bending places which bend upon the application of relatively stronger axial pressure loads on said shifting lever, a core portion of relatively hard material provided on the upper end of said shifting lever, and a knob of relatively elastic plastic material surrounding said core portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shifting lever according to claim 1, wherein said insert is a flat profile of spring steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A shifting lever according to claim 1, wherein said core portion is detachably connected with said shifting lever.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shifting lever according to claim 1, wherein said insert is a round profile of spring steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shifting lever according to claim 1, wherein said shifting lever is reinforced by at least a pair of inserts of spring steel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-04 | 1977-09-03 | 1978-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-04 | 1981-09-03 | 1982-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-04 | 1985-09-03 | 1986-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |