Abstract: A handle-bar for a race bicycle has a display device arranged on one appendage carried by the body supporting the brake lever.

Abstract: An electronic gear display for an electronically-controlled automatic transmission system having an automatic transmission, a shift lever mechanism, a transmission controller interconnecting the automatic transmission and the shift lever mechanism, a body controller, and a communication bus interconnecting the transmission controller and the body controller includes a first set of indicators connected to the body controller to indicate that the shift lever mechanism is in an automatic mode of operation of the automatic transmission, and a second set of indicators connected to the body controller to indicate that the shift lever mechanism is in a manual mode of operation of the automatic transmission.

Abstract: A speed indicator for bicycles for indicating the shifting action of the bicycle and a speed sign at each state of shift includes a driving wheel driven by a takeup reel of a shifting device, a resilient strip driven by the driving wheel, and a track along which the resilient strip may displace. When the resilient strip displaces along the track, a shift sign pre-formed on the resilient strip may be shown through an indicating element provided on the track. The resilient strip may be adapted for use in vertically or horizontally oriented tracks of any construction, and their assembly is easy. The driving wheel further includes a compensation mechanism for ensuring clear indication of the indicated sign on the resilient strip.

Abstract: A shift lever indicator assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a shift lever having a pivot axis. The shift lever indicator assembly comprises a housing having a housing track. An indicator member having a flag portion is slidably located within the housing track. The indicator member also includes an indicator arm connected to the flag portion, the indicator arm being connected to the shift lever such that the flag portion will be moved about the pivot axis of the shift lever when the shift lever is moved while allowing the flag portion to move lateral to an arc about the pivot axis.

Abstract: A display apparatus for a bicycle has a display panel (3). The display panel (3) includes a plurality of rear speed stage display sections (21-28) for displaying a speed stage of a rear derailleur. The rear speed stage display sections are formed of a plurality of sets of display elements. The display panel further includes a plurality of front speed stage display sections (29a-29c) for displaying a speed stage of a front derailleur. Each of the front speed stage display sections includes one set of display elements. An indicating device is provided for controlling one of the display elements in one set, thereby to indicate the speed stages of the front derailleur and rear derailleur.

Abstract: A shifting apparatus for a bicycle includes a fixed shaft, a takeup element rotatable about an axis of the fixed shaft to wind a control cable thereon, a shift lever for rotating the takeup element, and an indicator. The indicator includes a rotatable member interlocked to the takeup element to be rotatable about a rotational axis, and a fixed member for a speed stage of a change gear device based on a displacement relative to the rotatable member. The rotational axis of the rotatable member extends at an angle to the axis of the fixed shaft. At least a portion of the indicator is present on an extension of the axis of the fixed shaft.

Abstract: A utility pipe displacement sensor comprises a protective housing and an indicator stick disposed in a vertical position within the housing. The indicator stick is capable of displacement within the housing and is maintained in its vertical position within the housing by the use of centralizing discs or nails. The sensor is arranged in such a manner that the lower ends of both the housing and the indicator stick are in communication with the outer surface of a buried utility pipe. Due to this arrangement, any displacement of the utility pipe is translated into a visually perceptible displacement of the indicator stick within the housing. Thus, any displacement of the utility pipe can be determined by determining the position of the indicator stick with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A speed indicator includes a stationary member fixed to a handlebar of a bicycle, a takeup element supported by the stationary member to be rotatable about a first axis for taking up a control cable, a shift lever for rotating the takeup element, and a pointer pivotable about a second axis fixed to the stationary member. The pointer overlaps the takeup element as viewed in a direction along the first axis. The speed indicator further includes an indicating section for cooperating with the pointer for indicating a speed stage selected by operation of the shift lever. The takeup element has a projection engaged with a slot formed in the pointer for causing the pointer to pivot in response to rotation of the takeup element.

Abstract: A shift lever assembly for an automatic transmission, in which a lever knob on top of a lever shaft is formed integral with the lever body and has a width which is smaller than the width of an opening formed in a shift position indication panel. The assembly includes a lever support for pivotally supporting the shift lever body and components such as a shift lock release actuator. This assembly can be secured to a vehicle body. The shift position indication panel is mounted by passing the lever knob through the panel opening. A slide cover and the shift position indicator panel are arcuate in shape with the center thereof constituted by the pivoting center of the lever body. The slide cover is made integral with the lever body. The slide cover has a detent groove formed in its back surface. A shift position indicator support is formed on one side of the slide cover. The shift lock release actuator is provided in the turning plane of the lever body, thus simplifying a lock release mechanism.

Abstract: An illuminated annunciator as in a gear selector has gear designation letters always lit and a ring around each letter selectively lit to indicate the active gear range. A generally conical light pipe with a conical central cavity has at one end an annular emitting surface adjacent the ring and at the other end it is illuminated by an LED. Another LED within the conical cavity illuminates the letter directly as well as via reflection from the wall of the cavity.

Abstract: A gear selection indicator for manual transmissions includes a shift lever knob with lights arranged thereon for indicating the usual gear selections of "1" to "5", and "R." The lights are independently controlled by separate switches, each of which are arranged to be engaged by the shift lever at a different gear position. Moving the lever to select a particular gear causes it to engage the corresponding switch, which activates the corresponding light to provide a positive visual indication of the currently selected gear.

Abstract: The invention provides a gear position indicating arrangement in an automatic transmission shift control device which makes it possible to obtain two kinds of devices, i.e., one for a right-hand drive vehicle and one for a left-hand drive vehicle, using a number of common parts. In the device, a base bracket is a common part and can be used for both of the kinds. An indicator cover to be installed on the base bracket can also be used for both of the kinds by reversing the front and rear ends thereof in case of a left-hand drive vehicle as compared with those in case of a right-hand drive vehicle. A bulb case is a part independent from the indicator cover and the base bracket and adapted to be fastened to a right-hand side of the base bracket in case of a right-hand drive vehicle and to a left-hand side of the base bracket in case of a left-hand drive vehicle.

Abstract: An indicator is disclosed for providing an indication that a food item has attained a predetermined temperature. The indicator comprises a barrel having a cavity wherein a plunger is disposed in a retracted position using a retaining material. The retaining material melts when a predetermined temperature is reached releasing the plunger towards an extended position. The retaining material comprises (1) a fatty ketone and (2) at least one other organic compound selected from the group consisting of fatty amides and fatty anilides.

Abstract: A lighting device for a zigzag-operated shift lever, wherein an indicator plate is light-transmissible, the indicator plate has a two-layer structure having an upper member, in which the upper surface other than the area of a position indicator is shaded and the position indicator is illuminated by lighting means, and a lower member, in which the light from the lighting means is transmitted to the peripheral portion of a operation groove at the indicator plate so that the peripheral portion of the operation groove is illuminated. A portion of the light from the lighting means passes through the upper member so that the position indicator is illuminated. Because nothing shades the upper surface of the lower member, the remaining portion of the light is repeatedly reflected by the border between the upper and lower members and by the lower surface of the lower member. The light is transmitted to the peripheral portion of the operation groove within the lower member.

Abstract: An automatic transmission lever position indicating device comprising a housing including a face wall structure presenting within an opaque background a sequence of translucent characters corresponding in sequence with the positions of the lever. A circuit board is mounted within the housing including leads for receiving and transmitting signals including the input signals of the automatic transmission. An illuminating assembly is carried by the circuit board for illuminating all of the sequence of translucent characters and additionally indicating by illumination one of the sequence of translucent characters corresponding to the position the lever is in.

Abstract: An overload relay with a multi-function control button is disclosed herein. The overload relay includes a contactor having a solenoid which holds the contacts of the contactor closed when energized. Power to the solenoid is provided by the power conductors connected to the contacts of the contactor. The power provided to the solenoid is controlled by a switch which is operated with the multi-function button. The multi-function button includes a slidable member and an indicator member movably contained within the slidable member. The indicator member is mechanically connected with the contacts of the switch which control the application of power to the solenoid. When these contacts are disengaged, the indicator member has a portion which extends beyond the tubular member to produce a visual indication that the supply of power to the contactor solenoid has terminated and the contacts of the contactor are open.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a shift lever position sensor that is inexpensive and has a simple structure. A shift lever position sensor is described wherein, in the composing of a position sensor of a shift lever 2 that rotates along positioning plate 1, said position sensor detects the position of said shift lever 2 with the operation of switch 10 by providing oscillating lever 9 which positions said shift lever 2, one end of which is pivotally attached to said shift lever 2 rotating along the lateral surface of said positioning plate 1 using end 3 as fulcrum 4, the other end of which constantly makes resilient contact with irregularly formed portion 8 of said positioning plate 1 with resilient member 6 locked at said pivoting location, and controlling said switch 10 attached to said shift lever 2 by linking with the movement of said oscillating lever 9.

Abstract: A special marker is disclosed that is affixed to a stationary or moving web near the lateral web edge to designate defective material. When edge trim is removed from the web, the trim removal device also cuts-off the front end of the marker so that the remaining portion is momentarily flush with the new web edge. This cutting action activates the remaining portion of the marker so that a component of the marker advances to extend out beyond the new web edge such that it is visible after the marker is wound into the rewind roll. This ability to see where the web was initially marked, after edge trim is removed, eliminates the conventional inaccurate and wasteful practice of remarking the web.

Abstract: An automatic transmission lever position indicating device comprising a housing including a face wall structure presenting within an opaque background a sequence of translucent characters corresponding in sequence with the positions of the lever. A circuit board is mounted within the housing including leads for receiving and transmitting signals including the input signals of the automatic transmission. An illuminating assembly is carried by the circuit board for illuminating all of the sequence of translucent characters and additionally indicating by illumination one of the sequence of translucent characters corresponding to the position the lever is in.

Abstract: An ink jet pen supply cartridge having a spring biased ink bag with a visual indication of remaining ink quantity. The spring-bag reservoir tends to collapse laterally as the ink supply decreases due to differential pressure exerted thereto. The spring-bag is contained in a rigid cartridge and a pair of flexible tape members are cemented or welded, one to each side of the spring-bag, and extend generally parallel toward a narrow end surface of the cartridge at which they overlap and can be viewed through a window. The overlapping relationship of the tape members provide ink quantity indicia which change as the spring-bag collapse draws them past each other.

Abstract: A strata movement indicator includes at least two lengths of suspension wire respectively for remote and near anchors locatable in the same borehole. Each wire carries a cylinder provided with indicator markings, the cylinders being moveable with respect to one another and to a reference tube fixed in the mouth of the borehole. Relative movement of the cylinders with respect to one another and/or to the reference tube indicates the degree of strata movement.

Abstract: An apparatus for representing the state of a condition, the condition having a true state and a false state, the apparatus comprising an indicator having a recognizable feature indicative of the true state of the condition, a cover for covering the indicator and a support for removably supporting the indicator and cover on a surface. The apparatus includes a device for moving the indicator and the cover relative to each other such that the true state of the condition is represented by the indicator being uncovered and the false state of the condition is represented by the indicator being covered.

Abstract: A special marker is disclosed that is affixed to a stationary or moving web near the lateral web edge to designate defective material. When edge trim is removed from the web, the trim removal device also cuts-off the front end of the marker so that the remaining portion is momentarily flush with the new web edge. This cutting action activates the remaining portion of the marker so that a component of the marker advances to extend out beyond the new web edge such that it is visible after the marker is wound into the rewind roll. This ability to see where the web was initially marked, after edge trim is removed, eliminates the conventional inaccurate and wasteful practice of remarking the web.

Abstract: A gear range indicator for use with automatic transmissions which is remote from the shift mechanism yet requires minimal adjustment to be made to the mechanical linkage to compensate for variations in the position of the display relative to the shift mechanism. This gear range indicator used has magnetic biasing means to position a pointer to the appropriate transmission gear range symbol on the display.

Abstract: The disclosure is of washing machine apparatus including a ring, within the clothes basket, and imbalance indicators coupled thereto and adapted to provide a visual indication to an operator when an imbalance occurs and provides problems in the spin cycles. The indicators show the operator where the imbalance is located and it can be easily corrected.

Abstract: A flag signaling system for conveying information. Colored flags are slidably attached to a cassette. The flags can be extended to positions away from the cassette as a means of communicating information. Symbols can also be printed on the flags, thereby expanding the information carried by the flags. The flags can be produced in a variety of colors and are easily replaceable if the user so desires. Although there are standard primary and designer colors for the slides, there are over 400 designer colors to select on a custom basis. Different flag units will be manufactured by a variety of conventional and modern techniques, such as laser cutting and injection molding.

Abstract: An automatic transmission lever position indicating device comprising a housing including a face wall structure presenting within an opaque background a sequence of translucent characters corresponding in sequence with the positions of the lever. A circuit board is mounted within the housing including leads for receiving and transmitting signals including the input signals of the automatic transmission. An illuminating assembly is carried by the circuit board for illuminating all of the sequence of translucent characters and additionally indicating by illumination one of the sequence of translucent characters corresponding to the position the lever is in.

Abstract: A position indicator apparatus for a valve of the type having a valve housing and a valve element, includes an actuator spindle fixedly secured to the valve element of the valve and an indicator spindle operatively connected to the actuator spindle. The indicator spindle is guided in a bush which is provided with an external thread for engagement to the valve housing of the valve. The upper end of the indicator spindle is provided with a complementary ribbed crown which protrudes a ribbed stationary guide member. A stroke of the valve element is transmitted to the actuator valve which in turn forces the indicator spindle upwards so that the ribbed crown moves past the perimeter of the guide member for displaying the respective position of the valve.

Abstract: A display device for use on a multi-speed (multi-gear) bicycle, which indicates the currently selected bicycle gear. The device interfaces directly with a gear changing cable. In one embodiment, a toothed rack is attached to a section of cable running along the bicycle frame. A pinion, attached to a cylindrical indicator meshes with the rack. In an embodiment for remote mounting, a slave cable is attached to the gear changing cable to transmit the motion of the gear changing cable to the remote location.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shift position indicating device for use with a shift lever. The device comprises a plastic case; a light conductive structure including a horizontal wall and a vertical wall which are integrally connected with each other, the horizontal wall having an indicating outer surface on which first and second groups of projections are integrally formed, the vertical wall having a rounded cut formed in a lower edge thereof, the light conductive structure being substantially embedded within a wall of the plastic case having the indicating outer surface of the horizontal wall exposed to the outside of the plastic case and having the lower edge of the vertical wall exposed to an interior of the plastic case; a pointer located within the plastic case below the horizontal wall of the light conductive structure, the pointer being movable with the shift lever; and a light source installed in the plastic case near the rounded cut of the verical wall.

Abstract: A stopper for stoppering a bottle having a bottleneck and containing a beverage pressurized by carbon dioxide. The stopper includes a hollow body, preferably made of plastic, having a top opening which is able to be closed by a cover, the hollow body having a shank. A compressed elastic, for example, a spring, is being positioned in the hollow body. A charge carrier is arranged on an end of the compressed elastic and is directed toward the opening of the hollow body. The charge carrier is locked into position on the end of the elastic and is retained in a compressed state for as long as the shank of the hollow body is in the bottleneck of the bottle and is hindered by the bottleneck from giving way outwardly.

Abstract: A gear range indicator for use with automatic transmission which is remote from the shift mechanism, yet requires little or no adjustment to be made to the mechanical linkage to compensate for variations in the position of the display relative to the shift mechanism. The gear range indicator uses light conducting columns to illuminate symbols corresponding to the gear range selected. An opague indicator control strip with an aperture blocks light from reaching the columns except for that light passing through the aperture. The aperture is aligned with the column corresponding to the gear range selected.

Abstract: A calibration device for a pitch change link (10) for a helicopter rotor grip where the link (10) includes a bearing (12) and includes a plurality of sequential reference numbers (22) equally spaced apart and concentrically disposed around the link (10). An indexing device (30) is mounted to the bearing (12) and is disposed adjacent to the plurality of sequential reference numbers (22) for locating one of the plurality of reference numbers (22) representing the length of the link (10). The indexing device (30) includes a window (40) which indexes one of the plurality of reference numbers (22) as the link (10) rotates.

Abstract: A transmission operator lever mechanism is used to establish the desired operating condition in a transmission. An indicator mechanism with a pointer and indicia is provided to show the selected operating condition. The operator lever is connected with the indicator pointer through an adjustable mechanism comprising a clip and a cable. A tool engaging structure is formed on a portion of the lever mechanism. A tool is engageable in the clip and in the tool engaging structure to permit manipulation of the clip relative to the lever whereby the desired operating condition and the selected condition represented by the indicia and pointer will be in agreement.

Abstract: Certain earthworking vehicles are often provided with the ability to change work implements to enable them to perform a variety of operations. In many instances, the coupling mechanism between the work implement and the frame structure of the vehicle that supports them is designed such that the implements may be mounted and removed quickly. During the mounting of the implement upon the support frame, there is no means by which an operator can be sure that the proper attachment has been achieved. A visual inspection of the mounting apparatus or some sort of testing maneuvering of the support frame is required to be sure the work implement is securely attached.The mounting apparatus of the present invention provides a means by which a proper coupling between the work implement and the support frame is positively indicated. This indication can only be attained when the respective components are aligned in a manner that will allow a proper attachment.

Abstract: A shift lever unit is disclosed, which comprises a shift lever; a housing of plastic having an upper cover portion, the upper cover portion being formed with a slot through which the shift lever passes; a position mark plate of transparent plastic mounted on the upper cover portion, the position mark plate having a plurality of position marks on an upper surface thereof; a light blocking layer covering the upper surface of the position mark plate except the positions where the position marks are located; a light source installed in the housing; a light conductive member of transparent plastic, the light conductive member including a horizontal part whose leading end is formed with a first light reflecting surface and located behind the position mark plate, a vertical part which is formed with a rounded recess from which the light rays from the light source enter the vertical part, and a jointed part at which the horizontal and vertical parts are jointed, the jointed part being formed with a second light refle

Abstract: An indicator housing has a window in it and an aperature for passing a gearshift lever through it. There is a light guide having indicia on it which are viewable in the window, an indicating arm, and a metal tape closing the aperature in the housing, connecting the indicating arm to the gearshift lever, and supporting the indicating arm for movement along a first axis parallel to the light guide over a range that permits it to be visually aligned in the window with the indicia to indicate the lever position. The tape has two openings in it along an edge and the indicating arm has two pins. The housing includes a body portion and a cover portion. When the cover is secured to the body, the arm is trapped between the cover and tape in a direction perpendicular to the first axis, with the pins in the openings, thereby securing the arm to the tape.

Abstract: An adjusting device (10) for coordinating the position of a pointer element (25) in a drive range indicator assembly (23) with the position of a drive range selecting lever (15) by varying the effective length of the control cable (18) operatively connected therebetween. The control cable (18) has a sheath (20) and core (16). One end of the core (16) is attached to the pointer element (25), and the other end is attached to the drive range selecting lever (15). The device (10) has a base, or frame structure (29), and a block (40) is mounted for reciprocation on the frame structure (29). One end of the sheath (20) is attached to the housing (22) of the indicator assembly (23), and the other end of the sheath (20) is attached to the block (40).

Abstract: An indicator housing has a window in it and an aperture for passing a gearshift lever through it. There is a light guide having indicia on it which are viewable in the window, an indicating member, and a metal tape connecting the indicating member to the gearshift lever and supporting it for movement along a first axis parallel to the light guide over a range that permits it to be visually aligned in the window with the indicia to indicate the lever position. The indicating member includes a surface at a 45.degree. angle to the first axis. A wire spring has two ends attached to the indicating member and a V-shaped portion between the ends. The end of the V engages the housing and forces the sides of the V against the angled surface to prevent the arm from rattling in directions orthogonal to the first axis. The 45.degree. surface also acts as a reflectinhg surface to reflect light from a bulb into the indicating member.

Abstract: A perilously overheated-axle of an over-the-road motor vehicle can be sensed with a novel temperature responsive gauge of the fusible link and spring-loaded button type. When an over-heated-axle melts the gauge fusible link and propels the gauge spring-loaded button toward a plunger surrounded by a tubular fitting for the axle hubcap plug, the plunger is rammed forwardly of the hubcap plug to provide a visually discernible warning that the axle has perilously overheated and requires immediate corrective servicing.

Abstract: An improved visual and tactile indicator (30) for indicating the status of a connection between a shaft (14) and a constant speed drive transmission (22) by a coupling mechanism (20) is disclosed. The invention utilizes a first movable member (32) which is movable along a longitudinal axis between first and second positions, the first position indicating that the shaft is connected to the rotary source of power and the second position indicating that the shaft is not connected to the rotary source of power and a second movable member (34) which is movable along a longitudinal axis between first and second positions, the second member being adjacent to the first member with the longitudinal axes being parallel. A locking mechanism (36) locks the first and second movable members longitudinally with respect to each other when the input shaft is coupled to the constant speed drive transmission by the coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A shifter for a vehicle transmission comprises a cable aligned along an axis generally parallel to the steering column of the vehicle by a support bracket, an actuator lever pivotally secured to the support bracket for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a control lever whose first end is secured for pivotal movement coaxial with and corresponding to pivotal movement of the actuator so that a second end of the control lever traverses an arcuate path about the first axis, and a coupling for securing an end of the cable to the second end of the control along the longitudinal axis of the cable. The first pivot axis is aligned at an obtuse angle with respect to the second axis so that displacement of the control lever along the arcuate path is in a plane substantially coincident to the longitudinal axis of the cable.

Abstract: A level indicator for a disk harrow or the like having a motorized on-the-go leveling adjustment. A small diameter flexible cable is attached to the spring retainer which bears against one end of the coil spring on an adjustable link structure located between pivoting hitch structure and the adjustable ground wheels. The opposite end of the cable is attached to a slide which is free to move vertically in a bracket fixed to the motor mounting bracket. The weight of the slide maintains tension on the cable and as the motor is activated to move the spring retainer relative to the motor mounting bracket, the cable moves the slide vertically to provide an indication of the leveling adjustment. The consistent relationship between the spring retainer and the motor bracket at a given adjustment position provides an easy to read indication even though the entire leveling system may be moving relative to the machine frame.

Abstract: A mark indicator comprises a transparent substrate; a recessed portion formed on a rear face of the transparent substrate and having a tapered shape widened on an open side thereof and having the shape of an indicating medium; and an indicating layer of the indicating medium disposed within the recessed portion. An alternative embodiment comprises an indicating substrate composed of a transparent material; and an indicating layer member disposed on a rear face of the indicating substrate and including an indicating layer having the shape of an indicating medium and substantially a trapezoidal shape in cross section, and a transparent layer disposed in a portion of the indicating layer member except for the indicating layer and substantially having the same thickness as that of the indicating layer.

Abstract: An electronic range indicator apparatus in which a switch array powered by the vehicle ignition voltage is used to indicate the selected transmission range during both on and off periods of the vehicle. During on periods of the vehicle, the ignition voltage is transmitted through the closed contacts (if any) of the switch array, and an electronic control module decodes the output of the switch array and lights the indicator indicia corresponding to the selected range. During off periods of the vehicle, the ignition feed to the switch array is open circuited. In such case, the control module intermittently reverses the potential across the switch array, and lights the appropriate indicator indicia using a reverse logic decode scheme.

Abstract: A vehicle steering column control cable mounting clip for an automatic transmission indicator dial system permitting the indicator pointer to be readily aligned with the dial indicia. The system includes a curvilinear looped flexible plastic tubular conduit having one end molded to the indicator housing and its other end molded to an adjustment slide selectively movable on a tongue portion of the clip by means of an adjustment screw interconnecting the slide and the clip. A flexible cable is slidable within the shielding conduit having one unshielded end connected to a pointer carrier and its other unshielded end fixed to a column rotatable shift tube actuator arm extending through an aperture in the column outer jacket. The clip has a pair of spring legs adapted for snap-in reception into the column jacket aperture and includes an integrally hinged lock-bar operative for positively capturing the clip in the aperture.

Abstract: A shift selection indicator assembly for motor vehicles which includes a cable sheath with a cable core passing therethrough having one end coupled to a transmission shifter and another end coupled to a display mechanism. An adjustment assembly is positioned at one end or in-line of the cable sheath and includes a threaded shaft and an adjustment thumbwheel for changing the effective length of the cable sheath and therefore changing the indicated shift position. A detent is provided for maintaining a set adjusted position.

Abstract: A safety alert for water skiers attachable to a tow boat and automatically actuated by a regulated release of tow line tension to elevate a flag to warn other boats that a skier is "down". An elastic member is operatively connected to a reciprocal flag standard and a tow line whereupon the memory of the elastic member elevates the flag into visible position when the tension on the tow line is released from the elastic member by the release of the skier therefrom. An intermediate member circumscribes a pull rope connected to the tow line and coacts with an obstructive member or knot disposed therein to regulate the actuation of the alert and prevent false messages from being transmitted thereby.

Abstract: A shift-lever position indicating device for indicating selected positions of the shift lever of an automatic power transmission, wherein an indicator plate has carried thereon marks respectively indicating predetermined positions including a parking-gear position of the shift lever and further has light pervious portions respectively located in conjunction with the marks. The light pervious portions located in conjunction with the marks indicative of the positions except for the parking-gear position of the shift lever are arranged in a predetermined relationship while the light pervious portion located in conjunction with the mark indicative of the parking-gear position of the shift lever is located unconformably to the predetermined relationship so as to stand out conspicuously from the other light pervious portions.

Abstract: A display device comprising: a control member (10); a carriage (50) displaced along a predetermined path (A) by the control member (10); and a plurality of flaps (100) distributed at a constant pitch (p) along the path (A) of the carriage, with each flap (100) being equipped with a cam (120) suitable for engaging the carriage (50) in order to displace the associated flap (100) from a rest position to an operated position. According to the invention said cams (120) are positioned in predetermined different positions relative to the corresponding flaps (100) in order to define a predetermined relationship between carriage displacement and the successive instants at which the flaps (100) are moved.