Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Patent
1998-04-04
2000-12-12
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
74558, 74543, 150154, D12114, G05G 104
Patent
active
061583014
ABSTRACT:
A gearshift knob cover for removably attaching to the knob of a floor-mounted gearshift lever with an upper portion fitted snugly over the gearshift knob; and a lower portion connected to the upper portion wrapping around the shaft of a gearshift lever to hold the gearshift knob cover in place.
The upper portion has a soft leather outer covering and an inner backing filled between with padding, typically foam rubber. The lower portion is also typically made of soft leather.
Both the upper portion and the lower portion are provided with openings for gearshift buttons.
The lower portion is provided both with snaps to hold the gearshift knob cover in place and with pockets for pens, pencils, cigarette packages, etc.
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Luong Vinh T.
Mallinckrodt Robert R.
Scarborough John H.
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