US4484743A
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Mounting system for a video control unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-14
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Granted: 1984-11-27
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Expires: 2003-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface having a securing means for releasably attaching the video control unit relative to the operating surface and a elastically stretchable video control mounting means having an aperture formed therein for receiving and encompassing the stick of a video control unit. The video control mounting means receives and retains a video control unit between the video control mounting means and the securing means so that movement of the video control unit is greatly inhibited during use.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred H. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:22
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/0338; A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/90; A63F13/98; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface comprising: a video control unit having a stick for manipulative control; a securing means for releasably attaching said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing said stick, said video control mounting means being capable of receiving and retaining said video control unit between said securing means and video control mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface comprising: a video control unit having a stick for manipulative control; a securing means for releasably attaching said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing said stick, said video control mounting means being capable of receiving and retaining said video control unit between said securing means and video control mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The video control unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein: said video control mounting means is made of a substantially elastically flexing material permitting stretching along its own length so that said video control unit is tightly retained between said securing means and said mounting means and movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The video control unit mounting system of claim 2 wherein: said video control mounting means includes a high coefficient of friction material surface, said high coefficient of friction material surface contacting said video control unit and cooperating with said substantially elastically flexing material of said mounting means to tightly retain said video control unit between said securing means and said mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The video control unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein: said video control mounting means includes restraining fibers contained therein so as to inhibit overstretching and rippage of said mounting means during use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The video control unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein: said video control mounting means includes a fastening means for inserting and retaining said video control unit between said securing means and said video control mounting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The video control unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein: said securing means includes a pair of Velcro material members which may be selectively interlocked to securely retain said video control unit relative to the operating surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
168 words
The video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface comprising: a video control unit having a stick for manipulative control; a securing means for releasably attaching said video control unit relative to the operating surface, said securing means including a pair of Velcro material members which may be selectively interlocked to securely retain said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing said stick, said video control mounting means being made of a substantially elastically flexing material permitting stretching along its own length, said mounting means also including a high coefficient of friction material surface contacting said video control unit and cooperating with said substantially elastically flexing material of said mounting means to tightly retain said video control unit between said securing means and said mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
168 words
The video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface comprising: a video control unit having a stick for manipulative control; a securing means for releasably attaching said video control unit relative to the operating surface, said securing means including a pair of Velcro material members which may be selectively interlocked to securely retain said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing said stick, said video control mounting means being made of a substantially elastically flexing material permitting stretching along its own length, said mounting means also including a high coefficient of friction material surface contacting said video control unit and cooperating with said substantially elastically flexing material of said mounting means to tightly retain said video control unit between said securing means and said mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The video control unit mounting system of claim 7 wherein: said video control mounting means including restraining fibers contained therein so as to inhibit overstretching and rippage of said mounting means during use.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
163 words
A video control unit mounting and retention system capable of mounting a stick-equipped video control unit relative to an operating surface comprising: a securing means for releasably attaching the video control unit relative to the operating surface, said securing means including a pair of Velcro material members which may be selectively interlocked to securely retain said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing the video control stick, said mounting means being made of a substantially elastically flexing material permitting stretching along its own length, said mounting means also including a high coefficient of friction material surface contacting the video control unit and cooperating with said substantially elastically flexing material of said mounting means to tightly retain the video control unit between said securing means and said mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
163 words
A video control unit mounting and retention system capable of mounting a stick-equipped video control unit relative to an operating surface comprising: a securing means for releasably attaching the video control unit relative to the operating surface, said securing means including a pair of Velcro material members which may be selectively interlocked to securely retain said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing the video control stick, said mounting means being made of a substantially elastically flexing material permitting stretching along its own length, said mounting means also including a high coefficient of friction material surface contacting the video control unit and cooperating with said substantially elastically flexing material of said mounting means to tightly retain the video control unit between said securing means and said mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The video control unit mounting and retaining system of claim 9 wherein: said video control mounting means including restraining fibers contained therein so that overstretching and rippage of said mounting means are inhibited during use.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-27 | 1988-05-28 | 1988-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-27 | 1992-05-28 | 1992-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-27 | 1996-05-28 | 1996-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |