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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2007
David Dugas, Mansfield, MA (US);
Craig Bliss, Taunton, MA (US);
Peter S. Hughes, South Harwich, MA (US);
David Dugas, Mansfield, MA (US);
Craig Bliss, Taunton, MA (US);
Peter S. Hughes, South Harwich, MA (US);
Vectrix International Limited, Hong Kong, HK;
Abstract
A vehicle power control that includes a throttle mounting portion and a throttle that is movably mounted to the throttle mounting portion and configured for manipulation and operation by a rider. The power control also includes a sensor in contactless association with at least one of the throttle and throttle mounting portion. The sensor is configured for sensing a position of the throttle with respect to the mounting portion, in the contactless association, and generating a signal based on the sensed position for controlling motive power of a vehicle.