Patents Assigned to Black River Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Noise abating vehicle transmission shift lever
    Patent number: 5467664
    Abstract: A noise abating gear shift mechanism for an automotive transmission. The mechanism includes a gear shift lever, an insert member disposed within the gear shift lever releasably connected to the transmission, and a homogeneous resilient member surrounding the insert member. The gear shifting mechanism is effective to absorb transmission noise and vibration as well as maintain sufficient rigidity to provide firm shift capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Black River Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wehner