Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Johnson, Vicky A (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
Reexamination Certificate
active
07980155
ABSTRACT:
An operating element for a vehicle steerable with a handlebar, in particular a motorcycle, having an operating ring in the area of a handle of the handlebar. The operating ring can be adjusted in multiple degrees of freedom, i.e., it can be rotated, shifted and depressed. Therefore, it can be used multifunctionally for triggering various functions in the vehicle.
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Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Crowell & Moring LLP
Johnson Vicky A
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