Patents by Inventor William James Falkowski

William James Falkowski 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).

  • Electronic shifter assembly with positioning mechanism to aid in setting shift lever to desired gear setting
    Patent number: 6289756
    Abstract: An electronic shifter assembly is provided. The shifter assembly includes a shift lever, a position sensor and first and second mechanisms. The position sensor is operable for sensing a position of the shift lever and producing a position signal in response thereto. The first mechanism is coupled to one of the position sensor and the shift lever and includes a structure having a plurality of detents. The second mechanism is coupled to the other one of the position sensor and the shift lever and includes an assembly which engages the plurality of detents to resist relative movement between the shift lever and the position sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Co.
    Inventors: Joseph John Roemen, William James Falkowski