Joystick assembly for improved machine control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8212770
APP PUB NO 20090201250A1
SERIAL NO

12368619

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A joystick assembly that provides enhanced operator control and stability during rough operation by being primarily rotatable about a vertical axis of a clockspring. The joystick assembly also includes a palm support that is associated with the clockspring via a clamp in the lower housing of the palm support. Further, the joystick assembly has an interface device that includes at least one input device that is conveniently actuated by an operator's thumb.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629-9510

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kopp, Gregory R Dunlap, US 1 29
Obourn, Roger G Washington, US 2 47
Shearer, Daniel E Metamora, US 12 251
Stamate, Robert L Chillicothe, US 8 176
Stievenart, Gregory A Peoria, US 2 41
Vazquez, Matthew Peoria, US 1 29

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