US4909514A
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Holder for manual video game controller toggle switch mechanisms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-04-05
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Granted: 1990-03-20
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Expires: 2009-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A video game or model plane, car, boat or the like controller toggle swith assembly holding device which comprises a rigid elongated support member of wood, metal, fiberglass, plastic or other suitable rigid material having physical holding handles, straps and the like at one end for enabling a player/operator of a video game or model plane, car, boat or the like to firmly hold the support member and restrain it from physically moving. The holder is completed by securing a manually operable controller toggle switch of the type used in playing video games or controlling model planes, cars, boats or the like at a fixed position on the rigid physical support member at a distance proportioned to the arm length of a player/operator using the controller toggle switch assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Tano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/20; A63F13/24; A63F13/245; A63F13/80; A63F13/803; A63F13/90; A63F13/98; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/10; A63F2300/1062; A63F2300/80; A63F2300/8017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means comprising: physical support means of simple and inexpensive construction formed by essentially a rigid elongated member having physical holding means at one end thereof for enabling a player to firmly hold the support member and restrain it from physically moving; and wherein the rigid elongated physical support member is formed of two narrow elongated members placed end to end and swivelly secured together at an intermediate point between the ends of the elongated physical support member and further including means for securing these two parts at different angular relations to each other for the comfort of a player; and means for securing a manually operable controller toggle switch means of a video game or the like at a fixed position on the physical support member remote from the physical holding means and at a distance proportioned to the arm length of a player using the controller switch toggle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means comprising: physical support means of simple and inexpensive construction formed by essentially a rigid elongated member having physical holding means at one end thereof for enabling a player to firmly hold the support member and restrain it from physically moving; and wherein the rigid elongated physical support member is formed of two narrow elongated members placed end to end and swivelly secured together at an intermediate point between the ends of the elongated physical support member and further including means for securing these two parts at different angular relations to each other for the comfort of a player; and means for securing a manually operable controller toggle switch means of a video game or the like at a fixed position on the physical support member remote from the physical holding means and at a distance proportioned to the arm length of a player using the controller switch toggle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein the elongated physical support member further includes means for increasing or decreasing its length to better fit the arm of a player.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein the elongated physical support member further includes means for increasing or decreasing the length of each of its two parts to better fit the arm of a player.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 3 wherein the physical support member further includes means for widening the physical support member at at least one point along its length where it is engaged by a player's arm in order to better fit the player.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 6 wherein the physical holding means at one end of the elongated support member comprises a hook and looped fastener system secured to the elongated support member for surrounding a forearm of a player and firmly holding the support member to the player's arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 5 further including soft cushioning padding secured to said elongated member at different points along its length including the hook and looped fastener system to improve comfort of a player while wearing the holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A simple low cost holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 5 wherein the manually operated controller toggle switch means comprises any one of a joystick lever type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotatable steering wheel type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotating ball type controller toggle switch assembly, a mouse type controller toggle switch assembly, a thumb switch type controller toggle switch assembly, or the like.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein the physical support member further includes means for widening the physical support member at at least one point along its length where it is engaged by a player's arm in order to better fit the player.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 further including soft cushioning padding secured to said elongated member at different points along its length to improve comfort of a player while wearing the holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 further including additional player holding means disposed intermediate the first-mentioned holding means at one end of the elongated member and the end thereof to which a video game controller toggle switch is secured.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
145 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 10 wherein the rigid elongated physical support member is formed in two-parts swivelly secured together at an intermediate point between the ends thereof and further includes additional securing means for securing together the two parts of the elongated member at different angular positions relative to each other for the comfort of a player and and with the additional player holding means being disposed intermediate the first-mentioned holding means at one end of the elongated member and the end thereof to which a video game controller toggle switch means is secured, and wherein the additional player holding means is in the form of a pistol grip secured to the first part of the two part elongated member adjacent the point thereof where the two parts are swivelly secured together.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 11 wherein the elongated physical support member further includes means for increasing or decreasing the length of each of its two parts to better fit the arm of a player.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
55 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 12 wherein the physical support member further includes means for widening the physical support member at at least one point along its length where it is engaged by a player's arm in order to better fit the player.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 13 wherein the physical holding means at one end of the elongated support member comprises a hook and looped fastener system secured to the elongated support member for surrounding an arm of a player and firmly holding the support member to the player's arm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
51 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 14 further including soft cushioning padding secured to said elongated member at different points along its length including the hook and looped fastener system to improve comfort of a player while wearing the holder.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
72 words
A simple low cost holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 11 wherein the manually operated controller toggle switch means comprises any one of a joystick lever type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotatable steering wheel type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotating ball type controller toggle switch assembly, a mouse type controller toggle switch assembly, a thumb switch type controller toggle switch assembly, or the like.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
72 words
A simple low cost holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 12 wherein the manually operated controller toggle switch means comprises any one of a joystick lever type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotatable steering wheel type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotating ball type controller toggle switch assembly, a mouse type controller toggle switch assembly, a thumb switch type controller toggle switch assembly, or the like.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
72 words
A simple low cost holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 15 wherein the manually operated controller toggle switch means comprises any one of a joystick lever type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotatable steering wheel type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotating ball type controller toggle switch assembly, a mouse type controller toggle switch assembly, a thumb switch type controller toggle switch assembly, or the like.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
61 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein the physical holding means at one end of the elongated support member comprises a hook and looped fastener system secured to the elongated support member for surrounding a forearm of a player and firmly holding the support member to the player's arm.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
80 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein the elongated member is a single integral rigid member having a handle in the form of a pistol grip that can be grasped by a player and which constitutes the physical holding means at one end of the elongated member while he or she manipulates the controller of a video game mounted at the remaining opposite end of the elongated member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 20 wherein the elongated physical support member further includes means for increasing or decreasing its length to better fit the arm of a player.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
72 words
A simple low cost holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 20 wherein the manually operated controller toggle switch means comprises any one of a joystick lever type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotatable steering wheel type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotating ball type controller toggle switch assembly, a mouse type controller toggle switch assembly, a thumb switch type controller toggle switch assembly, or the like.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
40 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein the rigid elongated member is shaped in the form of an arc to more comfortably support the arm of a player.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
61 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein the means for securing a controller toggle of a video game comprises a supporting base to which a separate video game controller toggle switch means can be seated and secured so as to be readily grasped by one hand of a player.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
43 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein a video game controller is integrally mounted in the means for securing a video game controller toggle switch means during manufacture of the holder.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
72 words
A simple low cost holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 1 wherein the manually operated controller toggle switch means comprises any one of a joystick lever type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotatable steering wheel type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotating ball type controller toggle switch assembly, a mouse type controller toggle switch assembly, a thumb switch type controller toggle switch assembly, or the like.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
163 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means comprising: physical support means of simple and inexpensive construction formed by essentially a rigid elongated member having physical holding means at one end thereof for enabling a player to firmly hold the support member and restrain it from physically moving; and wherein the rigid elongated physical support member is formed of two narrow elongated members placed end to end and swivelly secured together at an intermediate point between the ends of the elongated physical support member and further including means for securing these two parts at different angular relations to each other for the comfort of a player; and means for securing a manually operable controller toggle switch means of a video game or the like at a fixed position on the physical support member remote from the physical holding means and at a distance proportioned to the arm length of a player using the controller switch toggle means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
163 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manual video game controller toggle switch means comprising: physical support means of simple and inexpensive construction formed by essentially a rigid elongated member having physical holding means at one end thereof for enabling a player to firmly hold the support member and restrain it from physically moving; and wherein the rigid elongated physical support member is formed of two narrow elongated members placed end to end and swivelly secured together at an intermediate point between the ends of the elongated physical support member and further including means for securing these two parts at different angular relations to each other for the comfort of a player; and means for securing a manually operable controller toggle switch means of a video game or the like at a fixed position on the physical support member remote from the physical holding means and at a distance proportioned to the arm length of a player using the controller switch toggle means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
89 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 27 further including additional player holding means disposed intermediate the first-mentioned holding means at one end of the elongated member and the end thereof to which a manually operated controller toggle switch means is secured and wherein the additional player holding means is in the form of a pistol grip secured to the first part of the two part elongated member adjacent the point thereof where the two parts are swivelly secured together.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
60 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 28 wherein the physical holding means at one end of the elongated support member comprises a hook and looped fastener system secured to the elongated support member for surrounding an arm of a player and firmly holding the support member to the player's arm.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
72 words
A simple low cost holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 29 wherein the manually operated controller toggle switch means comprises any one of a joystick lever type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotatable steering wheel type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotating ball type controller toggle switch assembly, a mouse type controller toggle switch assembly, a thumb switch type controller toggle switch assembly, or the like.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
83 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 27 wherein the elongated member is a single integral rigid member having a handle in the form of a pistol grip that can be grasped by a player/operator and which constitutes the physical holding means at one end of the elongated member while he or she manipulates the controller toggle of a manually operated controller toggle switch mounted at the remaining opposite end of the elongated member.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
72 words
A simple low cost holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 27 wherein the manually operated controller toggle switch means comprises any one of a joystick lever type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotatable steering wheel type controller toggle switch assembly, a rotating ball type controller toggle switch assembly, a mouse type controller toggle switch assembly, a thumb switch type controller toggle switch assembly, or the like.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
70 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 27 further including additional player holding means disposed intermediate the first-mentioned holding means at one end of the elongated member and the end to which a manually operated controller toggle switch means is secured, and wherein the additional player holding means is in the form of an additional manually operated controller toggle switch means.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
71 words
A simple, low cost, holder for a manually operated controller toggle switch means according to claim 27 and further including additional player holding means disposed intermediate the first-mentioned holding means at one end of the elongated member and the end to which a manually operated controller toggle switch means is secured, and wherein the additional player holding means is in the form of an additional manually operated controller toggle switch means.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-03-19 | 1993-09-18 | 1994-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-19 | 1997-09-18 | 1998-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-19 | 2001-09-18 | 2002-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |