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Dual neutral start switches

US7131267B1 · kind B1 · utility

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30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 2003
Grant dateNov 7, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2059/6823
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Dual neutral start switch configurations for preventing vehicle users from starting or activating a vehicle engine under certain circumstances and designed to be part of the control arm or return-to-neutral configuration are disclosed. These configurations may be used with pumps, transmissions or transaxles in a variety of different vehicle applications. Also disclosed is a combination neutral start switch and reverse mower blade cutoff switch.

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