Abstract: A motor vehicle wheel lug nut device and system for automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, trailers and the like that is equipped with an alarm device and system for alarming owners when a lug nut is being removed in a potential theft situation wherein the alarm device and system includes a lug nut with a cavity housing a circuit board, blue tooth transmitter on one side of the circuit board, circuit board mounting screws, battery connect, retention spring, activation button and mounting screws, and wireless transceiver having a wireless receiver and Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® transmitter, reset button, activation or arming button and back-up power supply.

Abstract: A coupler for a work machine that has a first coupler hook pin defined along a hook pin axis, a first coupler engaging pin defined along a first axis, a second coupler engaging pin defined along a second axis, the second axis being different from the first axis. Wherein, the first coupler engaging pin is coupleable to a first device and the second coupler engaging pin is coupleable to a second device.

Abstract: An indicator for a quick coupler for the mounting of an attachment to an earth working machine. The indicator (10) has a sensor (14,15) which, in response to movement of a movable pin engagement component (F) of a coupler (A), determines that the pin engagement component (F) will have moved sufficiently to engage and lock a pin (P2) of an attachment with the coupler (A). The indicator (10) has an indicating part (17) which is caused to be moved in response to the sensor (14,15) to thereby provide a visual indication (25) that engagement and locking of the pin (P2) has occurred.

Abstract: A laser headlight optical module is disclosed herein and comprises a laser light source, a convex lens, a substrate, a mirror set, supporting rods, and a driving member. The laser light source generates a laser light and the convex lens is located at a transmitting path of the laser light generated from the laser light source and configured to focus the laser light. Yellow fluorescent powders are coated on the substrate. The mirror set is located at a transmitting path of the laser light reflected from the substrate with the phosphor layer. The supporting rods are located behind the mirror set to support the mirror set. The driving member is located behind the mirror set and connected with the supporting rods. The driving member drives the supporting rods to change a light reflective surface of the mirror set to vary an optical field.

Abstract: A beverage and snack consumption enhancing lid. The lid includes at least one of a snack receiving receptacle and at least one beverage flavoring capsule receptacle. A snack ejector is installed or integrated into the snack receiving receptacle. A snack is packaged within the snack receiving receptacle and retained therein by a snack cover. A beverage flavoring capsule is placed in each at least one beverage flavoring capsule receptacle and retained therein by a seal. The snack cover can multi-function as the capsule seal. The snack ejector would raise the snack from the snack receptacle when the cover is opened. The capsule can be compressed against a piercing element integrated into the capsule receptacle. Flavoring from within the capsule would be dispensed into the beverage to enhance the beverage flavor.

Abstract: A messaging sign apparatus is provided. The messaging signs includes a frame, and a moveable article. The frame includes an article receiving section along an inner body thereof and an article receiving opening on an outer surface and leading into the article receiving section. The moveable article is positioned in the article receiving section and moveable through the article receiving opening. The moveable article includes a first position notch positioned between a distal end and a leading end of the moveable article to engage the frame and secure one end of the moveable article within the frame and an opposite end positioned outside the frame.

Abstract: A device and method for determining whether a no-back device is functioning properly includes a no-back device coupling an input shaft and an output shaft. A no-back output gear is coupled to the output shaft, and a reaction gear is operably coupled to the no-back output gear. A check device includes a rotatable drive feature having a first end accessible for rotation and a second end engaged with the reaction gear. The functionality of the no-back device is evaluated by applying a rotational torque to the drive feature.

Abstract: A recloser includes at least one pole position indicator. The position indicator includes a flexible strip that rides in a U-shaped channel. The flexible strip has an alternating color pattern and that is visible through spaced transparent windows on the indicator. The transparent windows are spaced so that the flexible strip, when in a first position shows only a first color and when in a second position only shows a second color.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method of operating a safety valve and a safety valve system are provided. The valve system includes a valve, an actuator, a mechanical override, and an indicator. The actuator includes a fail-safe mechanism and the indicator is configured to indicate whether the fail-safe mechanism is operable during use of at least one of the actuator and the mechanical override. In one embodiment, a method of operating the safety valve includes actuating the valve into an open position and sending a signal to indicate that the fail-safe mechanism is operable to move the valve to the closed position, while the valve is in the open position.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a flap malfunction indicator assembly for notifying an observer making a walk-around inspection of an aircraft of a malfunction of one or more connection points coupling a flap assembly to an aircraft wing includes a support mounted to the flap assembly having a perimeter defining an area, an indicator arm pivoted to the support and movable between a first stowed position in which a major portion of the arm is arranged substantially entirely within the area and a second deployed position in which a major portion of the arm is arranged substantially outside the area, a frangible pin or fastener securing the indicator arm to the support in the first stowed position, a trigger element mounted for rotation about a first pivot, an elongated pull linkage coupling the trigger element with a flap assembly, the pull linkage being supported for movement relative to the first pivot to cause rotation of the trigger element when malfunction of a flap assembly occurs, and a spring assembly at th

Abstract: A device for indicating the passage of a pig beyond a predetermined location in a pipeline comprising a pig detector connected to a pipeline and communicating with the interior of the pipeline through an opening at the location. A means for divorcing the pressure inside the pipeline from the pressure outside the pig. A trigger mounted in the pig detector and adapted to project into the interior of the pipeline through the opening, an indicator associated with the pig detector, a cylindrical indicator being slidably mounted within the indicator housing, catch fingers mounted in the housing for movement toward and away from the central axis of the housing, a catch spring for urging the fingers towards the central axis, an indicator spring mounted within the housing for urging the indicator beyond the indicator housing so as to be visible and to provide an indication that a pig has passed.

Abstract: A floating dispenser is provided for dispensing a solid, dissolvable water treatment chemical into ambient water. The dispenser includes a bucket having top and bottom ends, a top wall covering the top end, an opening for admitting ambient water into the bucket interior, and a floatation ring that keeps only the top end above water such that the interior is water filled when the dispenser floats. A basket is disposed in the interior of the bucket for carrying a solid, dissolvable water treatment chemical, such as calcium hypochlorite. The basket is buoyant and movable vertically toward the top wall of the bucket. The dispenser includes a refill indicator that indicates when most of a full load of said chemical has dissolved. The refill indicator includes a pair of tabs that are connected to the basket and slidably mounted in slots in the top wall.

Abstract: The officiating flag apparatus is partly an air pump having a pump with removably attachable air fitting. An air gauge is disposed on and in communication with the pump. An officiating flag is attached to the pump, thereby combining a pump, an air pressure gauge, and an officiating flag in one apparatus.

Abstract: A golf course marker comprising of at least one extendable member made of multiple telescoping sections capable of existing in a fully contracted configuration under ground or a fully extended configuration above the ground, and housed in an underground container.

Abstract: A limiter includes a housing having a first surface and a second surface, a line terminal, a load terminal, a fusible conductor electrically connected between the line and load terminals and an indicator button disposed proximate the first surface. The button includes a first end and a second end having a first opening, a second opening and a conduit therein between the first and second openings. The fusible conductor passes from the first terminal, through the first opening, through the conduit, through the second opening, and to the load terminal. A spring biases the button away from the first surface. The fusible conductor, when electrically connected between the line and load terminals, holds the second end proximate the first surface. The spring, when the fusible conductor is electrically disconnected from one or both of the terminals, moves the button away from the first surface and toward the second surface.

Abstract: An operation indicator is provided to indicate the open/closed status of device, e.g. a circuit interrupter operable between open and closed operating positions. The operation indicator includes two indicator members having cooperating interleaved or interlaced construction such that a relative small operating stroke of the operable device results in relatively larger open and closed symbol and indicating surfaces.

Abstract: An indicator device for use in indicating whether or not a no-back device is operable, the indicator device comprising an indicator member 42 moveable between a first position and a second position, a biassing arrangement 56 being provided to urge the indicator member 42 towards its first position, and a latch arrangement 46 being provided to allow the indicator member 42 to be held, against the biassing load of the biassing arrangement 56, in its second position, the indicator member 42 being adapted such that, in use of the associated no-back device, movement of the pawl 30 of the no-back device causes the indicator member 42 to be moved out of its second position.

Abstract: An indication device for monitoring a presence of a pest in a designated area includes a housing having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of openings therethrough. A trigger is positioned within the housing and is axially aligned with the longitudinal axis. An indicating member is coupled to the trigger and is axially aligned therewith, and a bias element is coupled to the indication member and is coaxial to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The impact signaling system (9) is used in a high-voltage protective device and has a housing (13), a spring (16) which is arranged in the housing (13) and has a moveable end, an actuator (17) which can be passed out of the housing (13) and interacts with the moveable end of the spring (16), a high-resistance resistor wire (12) which is connected in parallel with a fusible wire of the protective device, and a holder which absorbs the prestress of the spring (16). The holder contains a section of the high-resistance resistor wire (12) which is in the form of a winding (18) and is passed at least once around the moveable end of the spring (16) in order to form the prestress, and which is at least partially in thermally conductive contact with the material of the activator (20). Above a limit temperature, the activator (20) lifts, for example by destruction of the winding (18) or by melting through, the holder and activates the impact signaling system (9) by reducing the load on the spring (16).

Abstract: A vacuum insulation panel comprises a barrier film and a core material and a vacuum detection indicator. The vacuum detection indicator is configured to facilitate the evaluation of the integrity of the vacuum within the vacuum insulation panel. The vacuum detection indicator may comprise a cavity in the core material which allows the barrier material to form a depression when a vacuum is drawn within the panel. Accordingly, as the vacuum is reduced or lost, the depression formed in the barrier material will be similarly reduced or lost. In addition, the vacuum detection indicator may comprise a viewing window configured with electrical contacts above the barrier material to permit the evaluator to readily determine whether the vacuum has been reduced or lost. Further, the vacuum detection indicator may comprise a spring-like device configured within the cavity to urge the barrier film against the electrical contacts.

Abstract: A centrifuge includes a centrifuge housing and a rotor. The housing defines an inner chamber, and the rotor is provided in the chamber. An indicator is provided on the housing. The indicator is constructed and arranged to indicate rotor movement. A rotor sensor is operatively coupled to the indicator, and the rotor sensor is constructed and arranged to sense rotor movement.

Abstract: A speed indicator for a shifting device of bicycle is operated by a shifting device which has an arresting face. The speed indicator comprises: a housing disposed on the bicycle handlebar and provided with a slide portion; a rotating member pivoted with the housing and provided at one end with a first long hole and at other end with a second long hole; an actuation set disposed slidably on the housing and provided with an urging rod urged by an elastic member to press against the arresting face of the shifting device, a guide pin inserted into the first long hole of the rotating member; a display member disposed slidably in the slide portion of the housing and provided with a guide pin which is inserted into the second long hole of the rotating member.

Abstract: A vacuum insulation panel comprises a barrier film and a core material and a vacuum detection indicator. The vacuum detection indicator is configured to facilitate the evaluation of the integrity of the vacuum within the vacuum insulation panel. The vacuum detection indicator may comprise a cavity in the core material which allows the barrier material to form a depression when a vacuum is drawn within the panel. Accordingly, as the vacuum is reduced or lost, the depression formed in the barrier material will be similarly reduced or lost. In addition, the vacuum detection indicator may comprise a viewing window configured above the barrier material to permit the evaluator to readily determine whether the vacuum has been reduced or lost. Further, the vacuum detection indicator may comprise a spring-like device configured within the cavity.

Abstract: A gear indicator for use on a bicycle is provided remotely from the shift operating device. The gear indicator is coupled to a shift operating device via an indicator cable. The gear indicator basically includes a housing with an indicator member slidably coupled to the indicator cable with in the housing. The location of the indicator member relative to the housing indicates a gear currently engaged by the chain. In the most preferred embodiments, an indicator member is frictionally mounted on the inner wire of the indicator cable for automatically adjusting of the indicator member in the event that the cable becomes elongated or the indicator member becomes misaligned. The housing has a biasing member coupled between one wall of an interior cavity and the first end of the inner wire of the cable indicator for biasing the indicator member to one of its end positions.

Abstract: A device for indicating the passage of a pig beyond a predetermined location in a pipeline comprising a pig detector connected to a pipeline and communicating with the interior of the pipeline through an opening at the location, a trigger slidably mounted in the pig detector and adapted to project downwardly into the interior of the pipeline through the opening, an indicator housing associated with the pig detector, a cylindrical indicator being vertically slidably mounted within the indicator housing, a plurality of catch fingers pivotally mounted in the housing for pivotal movement toward and away from the central axis of the housing, a catch spring for urging the fingers pivotally towards the central axis, an indicator spring mounted within the housing for resiliently urging the indicator upwardly beyond the indicator housing so as to be visible and to provide an indication that a pig has passed by, a lock pin attached to the lower surface of the indicator, an actuator connected to the trigger and having a

Abstract: A self-contained ammunition round detection unit includes a housing with an indicator mounted within the housing. A probe is coupled to the indicator. A dual set of biasing elements are captivated within the housing. The dual set of biasing elements cooperate to retract the indicator in a biased state, and extend the indicator to indicate an ammunition round is present when the probe is at least partially retracted by contacting a surface of the ammunition round.

Abstract: A ball lock punch retainer system, including a punch, with a ball receiving grooved seat therein, a punch retainer body, a backing plate, a spring hole located in the retainer body, a ball positioned within said spring hole, a spring located in said spring hole, said spring generally acting to bias said ball into a locking engagement with said punch, an access hole located in the retainer body and communicating with the ball located in the spring hole, an elongated gage member which can be moved into and out of said access hole, one end of said gage member having a ball contact surface thereon, said gage member having a indicating area thereon with an upper end, a middle part, and a lower end, and the gage member being operative to determine when the ball lock is in proper position.

Abstract: A tension overload indicator includes a housing having a cavity extending along a longitudinal axis between oppositely disposed co-axial first and second apertures for journalling therethrough of a portion of a flexible load-bearing member. The housing has a third aperture having a bore axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. A rigid elongate member is slidably journalled in the third aperture between a recessed position wherein a visual warning signal on a distal end of the elongate member is recessed within the housing and a translated position wherein the warning signal is exposed from the housing. The elongate member extends into the cavity in the recessed position and is releasably locked in the recessed position by a shear member. The flexible load-bearing member is deflected out of co-axial alignment with the longitudinal axis by bending around the inner end of the elongate member.

Abstract: A device for indicating freezing weather conditions is easily installed beside a road or highway for signaling motorists. The device includes a fluid container having a spherical visual indicator attached thereto. As the temperature drops the contained liquid freezes, urging the spherical indicator from a hidden to an exposed posture. The motorists, seeing the brightly colored ball, realize that freezing conditions exists and will thereafter drive in a more precautionary manner for accident prevention.

Abstract: A device and a method are disclosed for indicating the reaching of a temperature within a predetermined temperature range by heated food. The device includes a transparent sealed container including a first compartment containing a first substance and a second compartment containing a second substance. The first compartment is separated from the second compartment by a meltable sealant having a melting point within the determined temperature range. The device is partially or fully immersed in the heated food and on reaching a temperature within the predetermined temperature range, the meltable sealant melts enabling the first substance to contact the second substance. The contact between the first substance and the second substance results in a detectable change such as a color change of at least one the first substance and the second substance. The color change is visibly detectable through the transparent sealed container.

Abstract: A shifter for shifting a transmission between a plurality of gear positions includes a base having a stationary member with indicia corresponding to the gear positions, a shift lever operably supported on the base for movement between the gear positions, and an improved position indicator adapted to better highlight limited portions of the indicia to indicate the selected gear position of the shift lever. The position indicator includes a support member configured to move with the shift lever that includes a window positioned to allow light to pass therethrough to visibly luminate parts of the indicia corresponding to the selected gear positions as the shift lever is moved between the plurality of gear positions.

Abstract: A manual operating apparatus for an automatic transmission is structured such that a first shift line (L1) and a second shift line (L2) corresponding to a shift direction of a shift lever (2) are disposed side by side and that the shift lever (2) can move to the first shift line (L1) and to the second shift line (L2) with respect to each other. In the manual operating apparatus for an automatic transmission, when the shift lever (2) is positioned in the first shift line (L1), a portion along the first shift line L1 is lighted up, and when the shift lever (2) is positioned in the second shift line (L2), a portion along the second shift line (L2) is lighted up.

Abstract: An opening into which a shift lever is inserted is formed on a cover slide main body. Normally, the cover slide main body moves with the shift lever. A side wall and auxiliary walls project from the opening at the rear surface side portion of the opening. The side wall blocks the opening side from the mark piece portion side. The auxiliary walls maintain rigidity of the cover slide main body around the opening. The side wall prevents light irradiated to the mark piece portion from escaping through a gap between the opening and the shift lever, and prevents water or the like from entering and splashing into the main body from outside thereof.

Abstract: The marking device includes a plurality of LED diodes (10,20,30,40,50,60,70) fitted to respective translucent marking plates (L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7) whose number corresponds to that of the selectable positions of the gear shift lever arm (6). Each LED diode is electrically connected to a respective voltage divider consisting of two series-connected resistors (11,12; 21,22; 31,32; 41,42; 51,52; 61,62; 71,72) connected in series with the respective LED diode. A lever switch (2) cooperating with the gear switch lever arm (6) is connected with the voltage dividers so that all LED diodes are energized but the LED diode corresponding to the selected lever arm position emits a higher-level light flux than the remaining LED diodes.

Abstract: An indicator for determining brake stroke condition on a vehicle braking system comprising: a bracket having an elongated member having at one end an attachment portion located generally at a right angle radius to the elongated member, the bracket mounted to a chamber mounting bracket which supports a brake chamber, the bracket chamber having a clevis assembly including a clevis pin which connects the clevis assembly to a brake arm; a continuous slot extending along the length of the elongated member, the elongated member running parallel to the clevis assembly; and a second bracket detachably mounted to the continuous slot along the elongated member the second bracket having a base and two extending members from the base; the position of the extending members being a predetermined distance from the clevis pin thereby indicative of the brake stroke condition on the vehicle braking system.

Abstract: A hand brake and an integrated gear selector including a lever which is pivotably mounted at one end and a handle mounted for rotation about its axis on the lever. The pivoting motion of the lever actuates the hand brake and rotation of the handle selects a transmission gear or driving condition of the vehicle.

Abstract: A space and weight-saving drive gear selection arrangement for an automatic transmission is configured clearly for the driver, is simple to install and can be operated without a significant application of mechanical force. For this purpose, the drive gear selection has a knob which is positioned centrally in a circular or elliptical display panel. The display panel has a first section with the selection positions for the drive conditions P, R, N and D which can be selected by the knob. Arranged in a second portion of the display panel is an information panel in which operating instructions for the driver or information regarding the operating state of the transmission can be displayed.

Abstract: A feeder containing animal feed uses feed removal equipment to remove feed at a known constant rate. This feed metering apparatus is used to indicate the amount of feed remaining in the feeder at any time. This apparatus is operated to move a pointer indicating feed quantity only when feed is actually being removed from the feeder. The movement of the pointer is adjusted to correspond to feeder rates for different feeder equipment either by adjusting the duty cycle of a motor driving the pointer to different percentages of the feeder equipment operating time, or by adjusting the motor rpm rate, either by using an adjustable frequency changer to drive an ac motor, or by changing the power from ac to dc and using dc to drive a speed adjustable dc motor.

Abstract: In automobiles incorporating a console-mounted shift lever assembly for an automatic transmission control, a range indicator assembly is attached to the shift lever assembly to form a subassembly. This subassembly is secured in the automobile by attaching the shift lever to the vehicle floor pan, inserting a console housing over the shift lever assembly and clipping the range indicator assembly to the console. The range indicator assembly has an indicator extension or post that mates with a shifter alignment feature or bracket on the base of the shift lever assembly. This mating establishes the fore/aft location of the range indicator assembly relative to the shift lever assembly. The clips cooperate with the console to determine vertical and transverse locations of the range indicator assembly. A trim plate is placed over the opening in the console and secured to the console by clip members. This effectively closes the opening around the range indicator assembly and the shift lever assembly.

Abstract: A CO.sub.2 cartridge is permanently attached to a cartridge status indicator so that a user need not perform a detailed inspection to determine if the cartridge has been used or not. If the cartridge has been used, the status indicator will so indicate upon casual visual inspection, and if the cartridge has not been used, the causal inspection will also reveal that fact. The gas is released by two different methods. The first requires only that the user pull a cord. Pulling the cord shifts a support member laterally within the inflator, and previously misaligned legs and bores enter into alignment with one another. When aligned, the legs enter into the bores under the influence of a spring positioned in the inflator and the support member is driven into puncturing relation to a membrane. If moisture is encountered, the cord need not be pulled because the moisture collapses a dissolvable element, and the pierce pin is driven into puncturing relation with the membrane under the force of the spring.

Abstract: The detection device engages with a selector rod able to move in axial translation and in angular rotation to select the row of the gear and engage/disengage the gear in a vehicle gearbox. The detection device comprises a rotary sensor provided with an activating member and able to output a signal correlated with the angular position of the activating member, and a motion conversion device interposed between the activating member and the selector rod and able to convert the movements of both translation and rotation of the selector rod into a rotation of the activating member. The motion conversion device comprises a supporting part fixed on the selector rod and having a cam defining a striker surface extending along a portion of a helix, and a follower fixed on the activating member and having a contact portion able to slide along the aforesaid striker surface.

Abstract: A combined brake and shifting control device includes a brake lever housing, a brake lever pivotably coupled to the brake lever housing, a speed change housing, a ratchet mechanism disposed within the speed change housing, one or more shift levers coupled to the ratchet mechanism so that the ratchet mechanism rotates in response to movement of the shift lever(s), and a shaft coupled to the ratchet mechanism for rotation therewith. The speed change housing is attached to a brake lever housing so that the shaft extends outside the speed change housing and into the brake lever housing.

Abstract: A control system and method for an automated mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for allowing operator request for a direct skip shift in at least one of the upshift or downshift direction, and for a direct shift into the selected ratio. Retaining the control lever (1) in a displaced position for longer than a reference period of time (REF), such as one or two seconds, will initiate the skip shift procedure.

Abstract: A control device for a bicycle derailleur includes a rotor for winding a flexible cable for controlling the derailleur, and springs means interposed between the rotor and a support body of the device and able to oppose the return action of the spring of the derailleur.

Abstract: A speed change control device for a bicycle, particularly a "mountain-bike" comprises two actuating levers, respectively for controlling down-shifting of the bicycle chain on rear sprockets or front gears of smaller diameter and up-shifting of the chain on sprockets or gears of greater diameter. The control levers are movable in two planes parallel and closed to each other, which are arranged below the handlebar, out of the interference therewith, in the mounted condition of the device on the handlebar. The device further includes a return spring for the rotor on which the flexible control cable is wound, which exerts an action opposite to that of the return spring associated with the rear or front derailleur to which the control cable is connected.

Abstract: A clip for a shift indicator cable attaches the cable to the shift bowl of a vehicle. The clip is adjustable to align the indicator pointer to indicia. The clip comprises a bracket for attachment to the shift bowl and a lever which is attached to the cable end. The lever is pivoted at one end to the bracket and has a tang at the other end for engaging any of several slots in the bracket to latch the lever in any of several positions. Changing the lever position adjusts the cable.

Abstract: An adjuster mechanism having an aiming device carried on the shaft of the ball stud. The adjuster mechanism includes a gear housing having a track for guiding the aiming device and an indicator for reading the position of the aiming device. The adjuster mechanism also includes a gland for sealing the headlamp housing. The gland is fitted over the shaft of the ball stud and is squeezed between the headlamp housing sealing bore and the ball stud shaft. The bearing surfaces of the gear housing and sealing bore are slanted to automatically center the ball stud. The adjuster mechanism further includes an anti-rotation insert seated within a cover. The insert engages a groove in the shaft of the ball stud to prevent rotation of the ball stud within the gear housing.

Abstract: A shift lever device housing having a plate; an opening portion in said housing exposing a portion of a surface of the plate; a pair of guide rails provided at transverse opposite sides of the opening portion, each guide rail of the pair of guide rails guiding and supporting the plate which is inserted between the pair of guide rails along a longitudinal direction of the plate; and a guide member provided at a plate insertion side of the opening portion for supporting transverse end portions of the plate as the plate is inserted between the guide rails. The device prevents the portions of the plate exposed by the opening from becoming scratched during the insertion operation.

Abstract: An indicator (10) for providing a prominent and distinct indication of the selected operating mode among a plurality of selectable operating modes of an automatic transmission in a motor vehicle. The indicator (10) comprises a housing (70) with a plurality of indication compartments (82-92) which each communicate with an associated indicator window (152-162). An indicator light source (32-42) is disposed in each of the indication compartments (82-92). Light emitted by an illumination light source (56-60) disposed in an illumination compartment (104) passes through a light filter (106) to provide filtered light to the indication compartments (82-92).

Abstract: A shifting device includes a generally cylindrical main body part having a first end portion and a second end portion. An attachment part is fixed to the first end portion of the main body part, and the main body part includes an opening for receiving the cable therethrough. The attachment part may extend at a selected angle from the main body part for fixing the main body part to the free end of the handlebar. A winding member is disposed within the main body part, wherein the winding member has a winding surface for winding the shifter cable. A first end region of a connecting member is fixed to the winding member, and a partition member is disposed about the connecting member for positioning the connecting member within the main body part. An operating member is disposed at the second end portion of the main body part and is fixed to a second end region of the connecting member so that rotation of the operating member causes rotation of the winding member.