Patents by Inventor Andrew W. Killiany

Andrew W. Killiany has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5058462
    Abstract: A transmission lock assembly (10) of the type for retaining a vehicle gear selector mechanism (20) in the park position until the vehicle brake pedal (54) is depressed. The assembly includes a first conduit (58) having a housing (60). The conduit (58) and housing (60) are adapted to be connected to a steering column (48) of the vehicle (12). A first core element (64) is slideably disposed in the conduit (58) and housing (60) and is connected to the gear selector mechanism (20). A block cam (70) is fixedly disposed on the first core element (64) and is moveable within the housing (60). A locking lever (76) engages the block cam (70) to prevent movement thereof in the locked condition. A release lever (86) is pivotally secured within the housing (60) and engages the locking lever (76) to move same between the locked and unlocked conditions. A second core element (90) is slideably supported by a second conduit (104) and interconnects the brake pedal (54) with the release lever (86).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Assignee: Teleflex Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrew W. Killiany, Arthur L. Spease