Abstract: A control means for automatic or semi-automatic transmissions and other devices which includes an integral lock-out means, an integrally movable control lever seal, and a direct reading indicator system. The control comprises a housing having an opening therein and a control lever movable between a selectable number of placements or control positions. The movable control lever includes a lever arm which extends through the opening above the housing and a lever actuator within the housing. The lever control is pivotally mounted within the housing by a pivot means located between the lever arm and actuator. The actuator includes at least one means adapted to mount or receive means for transferring motion, such as a push-pull cable rod from the lever control to the device such as a transmission to be controlled and preferably includes mounting means for slidably mounting a detent pin. A quadrant plate, mounted to the housing, is provided which includes a substantially arcuate opening having at least one detent.

Abstract: The present invention is addressed to a changeable gate plate means for use with lever control devices which have a mounting plate with an opening therein through which the lever arm of the control devices passes. The changeable gate plate means of the present invention comprises a cover means adapted to mount on said mounting plate of the control device and includes an opening therein substantially co-extensive with the opening in the mounting plate. The cover plate includes a gate plate receiving means located adjacent said opening for removably positioning a gate plate at said opening. The gate plate is positioned within the cover opening and receiving means and includes at least one detent in which the lever arm may travel. Means are included for mounting said cover to the mounting plate to complete the assembly in cooperation with the lever control device.