Title: Automobile hand control

Abstract: A vehicle hand operated engine throttle and brake control system has a dash-mounted and operator actuated pivotable tubular control arm with a rotary knob on its outer end. A cable has a first end being drivingly connected to the knob on the control arm and a second end connected to a throttle on the vehicle carburetor so that rotation of the knob controls the carburetor.

A vacuum operated power assist means is connected to the cable for aiding in movement of the cable against the force of the throttle spring and for maintaining the cable in any given position of adjustment. A rod connects the control arm to the brake on the vehicle so that pivotal movement of the control arm controls the vehicle brakes.

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Inventors: Perry, William E. (9417 Delancey Dr., Vienna, VA, 22180)

Application Number: 06/330785
Filing Date: 1981-12-15
Publication_date: 1984-03-13
Assignee: Perry, William E.

Primary Class(es): 477/209 74/482, 91/422
Other Classes: B60K41/20
US Patent Ref:

2022370	November, 1935	Dick	188/356	Braking apparatus
2036619	April, 1936	Brown et al.	192/3T	Throttling means for internal combustion engines
2731850	January, 1956	Otto et al.	74/484
2777335	January, 1957	Engberg et al.	192/3S	Hand apparatus for controlling brakes and accelerators
2855797	October, 1958	Dunn	74/484	Automobile drive control
2875638	March, 1959	Sell	74/484	Hand control for brake and accelerator
2899835	August, 1959	Moreland	192/3S
3192794	July, 1965	Counts	74/481	Brake, clutch and accelerator hand control for paraplegics
3439784	April, 1969	Wittner	74/482	AUTOMOBILE BRAKE AND THROTTLE CONTROLS

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Primary Examiner: Krizmanich, George H.
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Attorney: Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence

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