Patents by Inventor Armin Lauer

Armin Lauer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Steering stick for switching or actuating components of a utility vehicle
    Patent number: 5566586
    Abstract: A steering stick (1) is disclosed for switching or actuating components of a utility vehicle, in particular a wheeled loader. In order to make handling and overview easier for the operator, the stick (1) has a handle (2) ergonomically adapted to the hand. Switching elements (6, 7) within reach of the thumb of the hand that grips the handle (2) are located in the head (3) linked to the handle (2). The switching elements (6, 7) are keys (10 to 13 and 15 to 17) and/or signaling elements, such as luminescent diodes. At least one further key (20) arranged on the back side of the handle (2) allows several keys to be actuated together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AB
    Inventors: Armin Lauer, Walter Frei, Alfred Schobinger