Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Handle – handle component – or handle adjunct
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Handle, handle component, or handle adjunct
C454S155000, C454S162000, C016S441000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10705575
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a control knob assembly for a register that is used in a blower of an HVAC system of an automobile. The assembly includes a knob portion having an open side for receiving a vane of the register in snap fit engagement. The vane of the register includes a notched portion disposed on a rear edge thereof. A compressively resilient pad is disposed in the notched portion and extends outwardly beyond the rear edge to contact an inner surface of the knob portion and provide a snug fit between the vane and the knob portion. During manipulation of the vane by the user, the compressively resilient pad does not compress resulting in a consistently stable and robust feeling experienced by the user.
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Lim Daniel
Song Andi J.
Gifford, Krass, Groh Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.
Glessner Brian E.
Toyota Technical Center USA, Inc.
Williams Mark
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