Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-15
2010-02-09
Joyce, William C (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
C280S775000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07658125
ABSTRACT:
A steering device comprises a steering shaft to which a steering wheel is attached, a steering column for housing and supporting the steering shaft so as to be rotatable, a tilt unit for tilting the steering column and the steering shaft, a main bracket fixed to a vehicle side bracket and a pressure applying member provided between the main bracket and the steering column for applying a pressure in one direction to the steering column.
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Inayoshi Hidetoshi
Maki Kazuhiro
Oshita Morito
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha
Buchanan & Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Joyce William C
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