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Joy stick holder
Assignee: HOME VIDEO CONTROL ACCESSORIES Inc A CORP
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Filing: 1983-02-24
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Granted: 1986-03-04
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Expires: 2003-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A joy stick holder adapted to be held between the legs of an operator has a circular base, a concavo-concave middle portion and a cylindrical top section having a recess to accommodate placement of a joy stick base within the recess. Clamps attached to the vertical wall of the top section as well as Velcro material attached to the bottoms of the joy stick and the recess assist in retaining the joy stick within the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen J. Mayon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/90; A63F13/98; A63F13/02; A63F13/20; G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/0338; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/10; A63F2300/1043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A stand holder for a computer joy stick, comprising: a base portion; a middle portion having a concavo-concave longitudinal section; a top section provided with a recess to receive a base of the joy stick, wherein the vertical walls of the recess form a square, adaptedly sized to the dimensions of the joystick base, and one of the walls is provided with a notch extending through the walls and through the top section; a grasping means for securing and retaining the joy stick within the top section; and wherein the height of the stand and the contour of the middle portion is such so as to facilitate the positioning and gripping of the stand between the thighs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A stand holder for a computer joy stick, comprising: a base portion; a middle portion having a concavo-concave longitudinal section; a top section provided with a recess to receive a base of the joy stick, wherein the vertical walls of the recess form a square, adaptedly sized to the dimensions of the joystick base, and one of the walls is provided with a notch extending through the walls and through the top section; a grasping means for securing and retaining the joy stick within the top section; and wherein the height of the stand and the contour of the middle portion is such so as to facilitate the positioning and gripping of the stand between the thighs.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-03 | 1989-09-02 | 1990-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-03 | 1993-09-02 | 1994-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-03 | 1997-09-02 | 1998-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |