Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
C074S551800, C074S488000, C074S489000, C074S551900, C074S558000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07000498
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable extension lever to be attached to a control lever of a vehicle such as an all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, motorcycle or personal watercraft to extend the lever surface available to be contacted during control of the vehicle and including a bendable lever extension that will bend under a bending force greater than the operating force required to operate the vehicle control lever to insure a comfortably located thumb and/or palm engagement surface on an extender connected to and pivot able with the control lever.
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Hancock Dennis
Hancock Jeffrey D
Luong Vinh T.
Stearns Inc.
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