US3868865A
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Push pull control for lawn mowers and the like
Assignee: ARENS CONTROLS Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-29
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1993-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A control for operating a Bowden cable or the like is disclosed. The control comprises a pivoted lever for adjusting the Bowden cable control wire relative to the cable sheath, and a control housing. The housing includes a bi-sided cover portion and first and second base members, each base member dependently hinged from a cover side. When joined together in confronting relationship, the base members provide a pivot point for the lever, and also grasp a portion of the Bowden cable sheathing, securing the sheathing portion within the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 James U Neyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/42; A01D34/62; F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/12; A01D2101/00; F16C2310/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
In a control for operating a Bowden cable or the like, a one-piece housing including a two-sided cover member and two integrally formed base members, each base member dependently hinged from the cover member and having at least one embossment formed to mate with an embossment on the other base member for joining the base members together in confronting relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
In a control for operating a Bowden cable or the like, a one-piece housing including a two-sided cover member and two integrally formed base members, each base member dependently hinged from the cover member and having at least one embossment formed to mate with an embossment on the other base member for joining the base members together in confronting relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
90 words
A control for operating a Bowden cable or the like, comprising a housing and a lever, the housing including a two-sided cover member, and first and second base members formed integrally with the cover member, one base member depending from each side of the cover member and having at least one embossment formed to mate with an embossment on the other base member to permit the base members to be joined together in confronting relationship and to secure a portion of the lever at a pivot point within the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
A control for operating a Bowden cable or the like, comprising a housing and a lever, the housing including a two-sided cover member, and first and second base members formed integrally with the cover member, one base member depending from each side of the cover member and having at least one embossment formed to mate with an embossment on the other base member to permit the base members to be joined together in confronting relationship and to secure a portion of the lever at a pivot point within the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A control for operating a Bowden cable or the like, comprising a housing and a lever, the housing including a twosided cover member and first and second base members, each base member dependently hinged from a side of the cover member and having at least one embossment formed to mate with an embossment on the other base member, the embossments, when joined together, securing a portion of the lever at a pivot point within the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
A control for operating a Bowden cable or the like, comprising a housing and a lever, the housing including a twosided cover member and first and second base members, each base member dependently hinged from a side of the cover member and having at least one embossment formed to mate with an embossment on the other base member, the embossments, when joined together, securing a portion of the lever at a pivot point within the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A control according to claim 3 including weldment means joining together said base members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein one embossment includes a pin member adapted to engage a pivot hole formed in said lever, and said mating embossment includes a seat member adapted to engage the head of the pin member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein the Bowden cable includes an outer sheath and an inner control wire member slidable within the sheath and wherein the control wire is operatively secured to the lever and the sheath is secured to at least one of the base members, whereby pivotal movement of the lever relative to the housing causes corresponding movement of the control wire relative to the sheath.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A control according to claim 6 wherein the base members are provided with portions to grasp the sheath between the base members and secure a portion of the sheath within the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein at least one base member is provided with a channelled side to permit the control to be attached to a double-tube lawn mower handle or the like.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein the base members are provided with alignable apertures to permit the control to be secured to a lawn mower handle or the like by an interconnecting fastener.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein the housing is provided with resilient hook portions for attaching the control to a mounting site.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein the housing is provided with a slot through which the lever extends and a stop bar extending across the slot for limiting the travel of the lever to less than the full length of the slot.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein the housing is provided with a slot through which the lever extends, the housing including land embossment means extending into the slot area for impeding the movement of the lever at a significant lever location.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A control according to claim 3 wherein said cover member and said base members are integrally formed of a thermoplastic.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A control according to claim 13 wherein said cover members and said base members comprise a single piece of thermoplastic material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
A control according to claim 13 including a pigment contained within said plastic for reducing the deteriorational effects of ultraviolet radiation on said control.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
65 words
In a control for operating a Bowden cable or the like, a one-piece housing including a two-sided cover member and two integrally formed base members, each base member dependently hinged from the cover member and having at least one embossment formed to mate with an embossment on the other base member for securing a portion of the lever at a pivot point within the housing.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
65 words
In a control for operating a Bowden cable or the like, a one-piece housing including a two-sided cover member and two integrally formed base members, each base member dependently hinged from the cover member and having at least one embossment formed to mate with an embossment on the other base member for securing a portion of the lever at a pivot point within the housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3418867A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |