Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Jakus

Jeffrey S. Jakus 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).

  • Shifter with novel shift lever position indicator
    Patent number: 6082286
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Grand Haven Stamped Products
    Inventors: Miklos A. Kovach, Jeffrey S. Jakus, Robert W. Roossien