US Patent 6979278 Hand lever with integrated controller

The invention provides hand levers having integrated controllers. A hand lever according to the invention may include a housing and a horn controller that is adapted to be electrically connected to a horn. The horn controller, which may include a horn button, is coupled to the housing and is accessible from the exterior of the housing. The controller may also be a speed controller for controlling speed or cruise control. The hand lever is adapted to control at least one of transmission shift position and engine throttle.