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OwnerRudolph Edward Smith, JR.inventor
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Abstract
One embodiment of a thick tubular lever for transmission gear placement and of the type having at one end a cone shape (2) which communicates with the shifter knob at the opposite end. The base (2), (5) of the lever is made of a solid material so that it won't bend. In addition, it has two cavities (6) with accommodating medallions (1) to access mounting screws. Mounting screws protrude vertically through base (2), (5) into factory air valve (4) for secure mounting.
Claims3
A gear shift knob to be affixed to Class 8 external transmission positioning lever/stick, the improvement wherein said shifter's base attaches directly to the factory air valve and is capable of using the same screws that mount to a factory shifter.
Said knob consists of a contoured head and base and said base has cavities that provide screw access wherein said cavities have a medallion that conceals the mounting screws when inserted into said cavities.
Said base has a circular mounting base that attaches to the factory air valve by use of screws inserted vertically through said base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.