Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Pilkington, James (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
C074S532000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07971501
ABSTRACT:
A shift lock assembly including a shifter base and a shift lever having a pivot member that is associated with the shifter base. A detent member having an upper portion including engaging features is coupled to the pivot member. A lock lever having opposing sides and a first end pivotally attached to the shifter base and a second end adapted to contact the engaging features of the detent member is also included. At least one solenoid is connected to the lock lever for pivotally moving the lock lever relative to the detent member wherein the at least one solenoid moves the lock lever between low, middle and high positions in response to control parameters.
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Howe Brian D.
Wieczerza Steve
Dura Global Technologies LLC
Gifford Krass Sprinkle Anderson & Citkowski P.C.
MacKenzie Kevin S.
Pilkington James
Watson Dean B.
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