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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2009
Michael D. Case, Elmwood, IL (US);
Joseph M. Biggerstaff, Wichita, KS (US);
William Ryan Haar, Wichita, KS (US);
Tim Newlin, Wichita, KS (US);
Eric Potter, Valley Center, KS (US);
Michael D. Case, Elmwood, IL (US);
Joseph M. Biggerstaff, Wichita, KS (US);
William Ryan Haar, Wichita, KS (US);
Tim Newlin, Wichita, KS (US);
Eric Potter, Valley Center, KS (US);
Abstract
A steering and engine speed control mechanism for operating a vehicle. The control mechanism has a control handle mounted on the vehicle. The control handle is configured to deflect about an axis by movement of an operator's hand. A steering direction of the vehicle is related to a deflection angle of the control handle about the axis. An actuating element for changing the speed of the engine of the vehicle is attached to the control handle and is conveniently movable by an operator's digit to a plurality of positions to effect the desired speed of the engine.