US4648603A
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Video game control console
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-05-20
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Granted: 1987-03-10
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Expires: 2005-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A game control support tray with left and right sides which can be strapped across both legs in the lap of the user for holding video game control components for a video game player. The control support tray has one or more tray surfaces connected by a support structure for holding video game control components which can be adjusted to preselected positions between the left and right sides for increased comfort of the operator and more effective use of the game control.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Hayford, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/20; A63F13/23; A63F13/24; A63F13/90; A63F13/98; G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/10; A63F2300/1025; A63F2300/1043; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/929; Y10S224/93
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A game control support tray for holding video game control components for a video game player, comprising: a. a support frame having a left and right side, and defining a structure that can be held in the lap across both legs of a player; and b. one or more control component holding tray surfaces having means for carrying one or more control components that can be adjustably mounted upon the tray so that the lateral position of the component upon the tray surface can be varied from the left to right side of the support frame, so that the relative position of the component can be adjusted to a position preselected by an individual game player.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A game control support tray for holding video game control components for a video game player, comprising: a. a support frame having a left and right side, and defining a structure that can be held in the lap across both legs of a player; and b. one or more control component holding tray surfaces having means for carrying one or more control components that can be adjustably mounted upon the tray so that the lateral position of the component upon the tray surface can be varied from the left to right side of the support frame, so that the relative position of the component can be adjusted to a position preselected by an individual game player.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
A game control support tray for holding video game control components for a video game player, comprising: a. a support frame defining a structure that can be held in the lap of a player; and b. one or more control component holding tray surfaces which are on separate, spaced apart component tray members movable with respect to each other upon the support frame, the control component holding tray surfaces having means for carrying one or more control components that can be adjustably mounted upon the tray surface so that the lateral position of the component upon the tray surface can be adjusted to a position preselected by an individual game player.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
A game control support tray for holding video game control components for a video game player, comprising: a. a support frame defining a structure that can be held in the lap of a player; and b. one or more control component holding tray surfaces which are on separate, spaced apart component tray members movable with respect to each other upon the support frame, the control component holding tray surfaces having means for carrying one or more control components that can be adjustably mounted upon the tray surface so that the lateral position of the component upon the tray surface can be adjusted to a position preselected by an individual game player.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The game control console of claim 2, wherein the tray surfaces are rectangular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game control console of claim 2, having lap attachment means carried by at least one control component holding tray surface for securing at least one control component tray surface to the legs of the player during use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The game control console of claim 2, wherein the carrying means includes opposed slots on opposite edges of the tray surfaces and band members traversing the tray surface between the slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The game control console of claim 2, wherein the carrying means includes multiple, generally parallel sets of flexible bands on the surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The game control console of claim 2, further comprising strap means for attaching the frame to the legs of the player during use.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game control console of claim 2, further comprising means for securing each surface to the frame at a desired position on the frame.
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) | 1990-03-09 | 1990-09-08 | 1991-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-09 | 1994-09-08 | 1995-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-09 | 1998-09-08 | 1999-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |