Multi-purpose control handle

- Caterpillar, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a right side elevational view of a multi-purpose control handle showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D271220 November 1, 1983 Fox et al.
D279486 July 2, 1985 Maloney
D284593 July 8, 1986 Happ
D298749 November 29, 1988 Yant
D300023 February 28, 1989 De Ramus, Jr.
D306615 March 13, 1990 Hayes
4658666 April 21, 1987 Liu
4795296 January 3, 1989 Jau
Other references
  • Retail Home Furnishings, Dec. 20, 1982, p. 44, Super Control Handle. Exhibit A--Annotated Literature on a Control Offered by Liebherr International AG, of Switzerland, or related subsidiary, Circa 1988/89. Exhibit B--Literature on a Liebherr-American, Inc., "Litronic" Excavator, Circa 1988/89. Exhibit C--Literature from Cyber-Tech, Inc., of Portland, Oreg., on a Saw-Handle Control, Circa Oct. 1988.
Patent History
Patent number: D320589
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 2, 1989
Date of Patent: Oct 8, 1991
Assignee: Caterpillar, Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Inventors: Craig B. Kelley (Dunlap, IL), Val G. Boucher (Roanoke, IL), Noel J. Rytter (Peoria, IL)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Melody Brown
Attorneys: William C. Perry, Charles E. Lanchantin, Jr.
Application Number: 7/430,446
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Brake Or Gear Shift Lever Or Unit (D12/179)