Patents by Inventor Dwain Van der Loon

Dwain Van der Loon 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).

  • Chatterless shifter
    Patent number: 4566349
    Abstract: A chatterless shifter structure having an index selector plate, a shifter bracket and a shifter extension of stamped metal. The shifter bracket and shifter extension nest together and are fabricated to act together as a single lever element rockable out of the plane of arcuate movement to selectively free a tab for selective engagement with the index plate. The pivot is cushioned and insulated against vibration and sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: Alofs Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Dwain Van der Loon, Gary Curths