Patents by Inventor Lee H. Karner

Lee H. Karner 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 one-touch assembly
    Patent number: 8424409
    Abstract: A shifter assembly includes a post-like shift lever, a knob with a bore configured to receive the top section, and a retainer spring extending longitudinally within the bore. The spring includes retainer barbs shaped to frictionally grip the knob and further has a leg(s) configured to frictionally engage the top section and also take up clearance between the top section and the bore for frictionally engaging the post-like shift lever. The spring can be alternative shapes, such as U-shaped or L-shaped. A method of assembly includes pressing the knob onto a shift lever with a single one-touch motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: GHSP, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Kops, Lee H. Karner
  • SHIFTER WITH ONE-TOUCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100000359
    Abstract: A shifter assembly includes a post-like shift lever, a knob with a bore configured to receive the top section, and a retainer spring extending longitudinally within the bore. The spring includes retainer barbs shaped to frictionally grip the knob and further has a leg(s) configured to frictionally engage the top section and also take up clearance between the top section and the bore for frictionally engaging the post-like shift lever. The spring can be alternative shapes, such as U-shaped or L-shaped. A method of assembly includes pressing the knob onto a shift lever with a single one-touch motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: William R. Kops, Lee H. Karner