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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2006
Chad A. Blondeel, Newaygo, MI (US);
Norman D. Rezmer, Hampshire, IL (US);
Scott B. Fugate, Linden, MI (US);
Chad A. Blondeel, Newaygo, MI (US);
Norman D. Rezmer, Hampshire, IL (US);
Scott B. Fugate, Linden, MI (US);
Dura Global Technologies, Inc., Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A shifter assembly includes a base having top and bottom surfaces. A shift lever is coupled to the base. A light box includes top and bottom surfaces and is disposed about the base. The light box includes a lever slot formed through the top surface for receiving the shift lever. The light box also includes a travel guide. At least one spring is disposed between the top surface of the base and the bottom surface of the light box for biasing the light box from the base. A release member is disposed in the travel guide and is also releasably coupled to the base. The release member is adapted to contact the shift lever to initiate movement of the light box from a starting position to a final position.