Brake Or Gear Shift Lever Or Unit Patents (Class D12/179)
  • Brake lever stroke adjusting mechanism
    Patent number: 6053068
    Abstract: A brake lever arm is mounted to a base member, with the base member fixed to a bicycle handlebar. The lever arm is pivotal about a pivot point on the base. The lever arm includes an adjusting mechanism that is slidable in grooves formed on the lever arm such that the adjusting mechanism may be selectively moved to a plurality of positions located at differing distances away from the pivot point. An adjusting screw extends through a portion of the base and, in one embodiment, contacts a portion of the adjusting mechanism. In another embodiment, the adjusting screw contacts a portion of the lever arm. Movement of the adjusting screw allows for positioning of the lever arm to define a brake dis-engagement position. The adjusting mechanism includes a contact member that is contactable with a brake cable connected to the lever arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuhisa Yamashita, Tsuyoshi Sakashita
  • Protective cover for gear shift lever
    Patent number: D435811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Ronnie K Smith
  • Gear shift locking unit
    Patent number: D436333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventor: Tatagyas Awastu
  • Motorcycle brake or clutch lever
    Patent number: D436903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventors: Ralph Frederic Durdin, Richard Joseph Diotte
  • Shift input module for automated transmission
    Patent number: D439555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: ZF Meritor, LLC
    Inventors: Frank A. Palmeri, Charles E. Allen, Jr., Bryant K. McLaughlin, Mark Bonner, Evan Carpenter Crawford
  • Motorcycle shifter rod
    Patent number: D440916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Bobby J. Marsh
  • Surface configuration of a gear lever plate for a vehicle
    Patent number: D440917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventor: Peter Pfeiffer
  • Surface configuration of a gear lever for a vehicle
    Patent number: D440918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventor: Peter Pfeiffer
  • Surface configuration of a gear lever for a vehicle
    Patent number: D440919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventor: Peter Pfeiffer
  • Operating lever for working vehicle
    Patent number: D441330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Okazawa, Toshihiro Kawano, Sigeyuki Satou
  • Six-gun shift knob
    Patent number: D441700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: William D Lane
  • Operating lever for working vehicle
    Patent number: D441701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Okazawa, Akifumi Inamaru, Toshihiro Kawano, Sigeyuki Satou
  • Portion of a disc brake lever
    Patent number: D442528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Youko Terasawa
  • Portion of a disc brake lever
    Patent number: D442529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Youko Terasawa
  • Clutch quadrant
    Patent number: D443238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Steeda
    Inventor: Andrew D. Carlson
  • Control handle for pneumatic devices
    Patent number: D445232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventor: Scott D. Price
  • Brake handle
    Patent number: D445385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Random Products Trust
    Inventor: Bjarki H. Hallgrimsson
  • Clutch quadrant
    Patent number: D445741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Steeda
    Inventor: Andrew D. Carlson
  • Control lever extender
    Patent number: D446488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventors: Dennis H. Hancock, Jeffrey D. Hancock
  • Zipped gaiter
    Patent number: D449025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Anthony Paul Nicol
  • Forged machined shifter handle
    Patent number: D449809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Steeda Autosports, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew D. Carlson
  • Brake and/or clutch lever
    Patent number: D450279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventors: Ralph Frederic Durdin, Richard Joseph Diotte
  • Bicycle shift control device
    Patent number: D454102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshihide Iteya
  • Bicycle shift control device
    Patent number: D454103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshihide Iteya
  • Vehicle brake system control knob
    Patent number: D454818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: 55 Brake Company
    Inventor: G. David MacGregor
  • Motorcycle brake housing
    Patent number: D454819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tetsuya Nakazawa
  • Gear shift lever handle
    Patent number: D457475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventors: Donald Lee Agate, Sr., Diane Marie Agate
  • Handle grip with brake lever mechanism
    Patent number: D407048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Ahlberg Rehab AB
    Inventors: Maria Benktzon, Sven Eric Juhlin
  • Manual stick shift knob
    Patent number: D408339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Rally Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Saied Hussaini
  • Parking brake lever
    Patent number: D410881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kent Allen Woodiwiss, Ronald Joseph Ackerman, Charles D. Goldstein
  • Exterior surface configuration of a motor vehicle lever
    Patent number: D411496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Harm M. Lagaay
  • Exterior surface configuration of a motor vehicle lever
    Patent number: D411497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.f. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Harm M. Lagaay
  • Bicycle brake arm
    Patent number: D412477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shinichi Takizawa
  • Handle for control lever
    Patent number: D412824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Joerg Jens Hoefle, Dieter Rueckert
  • Bicycle shoe holding section of bicycle brake arm
    Patent number: D412875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventor: Shinichi Takizawa
  • Gear shift knob for automobiles
    Patent number: D414149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Napolex Corporation
    Inventor: Toshiaki Asakura
  • Surface configuration of a lever
    Patent number: D416525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Bruno Sacco, Peter Pfeiffer, Hans-Dieter Futschik
  • Configuration of a lever
    Patent number: D418097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Harald Leschke, Christopher K. Rhoades, Guenter Hoelzel, Karl-Heinz Fischer
  • Push to lock brake handle
    Patent number: D418467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventor: Dale A. Panasewicz
  • Shift plate
    Patent number: D418787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Bruno Sacco, Peter Pfeiffer, Hans-Dieter Futschik
  • Agricultural vehicle joystick
    Patent number: D419570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Hardi Evrard (Limited Company)
    Inventors: Alain Blondeel, Herve Santune
  • Automobile power brake booster plate
    Patent number: D422253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: James M. Boykin
  • Brake master cylinder
    Patent number: D425464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Performance Machine Inc.
    Inventor: Perry Sands
  • Automobile accessory
    Patent number: D426137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Allison Corporation
    Inventors: Gregg Ball, David Dennison
  • Motorcycle shifter rod
    Patent number: D428371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Bobby J. Marsh
  • Gear shift knob
    Patent number: D428792
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Rally Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Iacovelli
  • Handle
    Patent number: D430087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventor: AC Schumacher
  • Acceleration controller for electromotive bicycle
    Patent number: D430522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignees: Index Electronics Co., Ltd., Fairly Bike Manufacturing
    Inventor: Tsun-Tying Hsu
  • Motorcycle brake or clutch lever
    Patent number: D432470
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventors: Ralph Frederic Durdin, Richard Joseph Diotte
  • Motorcycle shifter rod
    Patent number: D433973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Inventor: Bobby J. Marsh