US3941009A
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Shift lever handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-18
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1994-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A shift lever handle comprising a generally U-shaped member, one leg of which comprises an elongated handle grip, the other leg of which has means at the end thereof adjacent the end of said one leg for receiving thereon a shift range selector and having thereon as well means for mounting said handle on a shift lever.
Inventors
- 👤 George Seward Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:23
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H59/00; F16H59/02; F16H59/0278; F16H2059/0286; F16H63/00; F16H63/40; F16H63/44; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/2014; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A shift lever handle comprising, in combination, a connector member for mounting to the top of a vertical gear shift lever and a generally U-shaped member, the legs thereof extending generally horizontally and lying substantially in the same vertical plane, the lower leg having a central portion secured to said connector member, the free end of said lower leg extending beyond said connector to define a mount for a range selector, said mount positioning said selector adjacent the end of the upper leg, said upper leg defining an elongated handle grip such that when the hand of an operator engages said handle grip in operative fashion, the selector is simultaneously operable by thumb movement of the same hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A shift lever handle comprising, in combination, a connector member for mounting to the top of a vertical gear shift lever and a generally U-shaped member, the legs thereof extending generally horizontally and lying substantially in the same vertical plane, the lower leg having a central portion secured to said connector member, the free end of said lower leg extending beyond said connector to define a mount for a range selector, said mount positioning said selector adjacent the end of the upper leg, said upper leg defining an elongated handle grip such that when the hand of an operator engages said handle grip in operative fashion, the selector is simultaneously operable by thumb movement of the same hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The shift lever handle of claim 1 wherein said lower leg is a rod of constant dimension throughout its length, the central portion of said rod passing through a generally horizontal axis hole, and a lock means securing said rod in said hole.
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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |