US5034574A
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Joystick for computer keyboards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-04-18
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Granted: 1991-07-23
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Expires: 2008-04-18
Abstract
Abstract An integrally formed joystick for a computer keyboard having a central hollow housing loosely fitted over a center key and capping the same, the stick having two or more spaced arms extending externally from the central housing and adapted to make contact by depression of an arm or arms with a key or keys adjacent to the center keys to effect a desired graphic display in a direction selected by the operator.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Martovitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:07
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/02; G06F3/0202; G06F3/0205; G05; G05G; G05G9/00; G05G9/02; G05G9/04; G05G9/047; G05G9/04785; G05G2009/04703; G05G2009/0474; G05G2009/04744; H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A joystick assembly for a computer keyboard having a plurality of keys arranged in a rectangular array comprising in combination, a central hollowed housing adapted to be loosely fitted over one of said keys to cap the same, said housing having an upstanding handle, a plurality of equally spaced separate and elongated actuating arms integrally mounted on said housing, said elongated arms being located equidistant to one another and extending at right angles to said handle, one of said arms being adapted to be tilted into engagement with a selected key adjacent to the key over which the housing is placed, by means of movement of said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A joystick assembly for a computer keyboard having a plurality of keys arranged in a rectangular array comprising in combination, a central hollowed housing adapted to be loosely fitted over one of said keys to cap the same, said housing having an upstanding handle, a plurality of equally spaced separate and elongated actuating arms integrally mounted on said housing, said elongated arms being located equidistant to one another and extending at right angles to said handle, one of said arms being adapted to be tilted into engagement with a selected key adjacent to the key over which the housing is placed, by means of movement of said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A joystick assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein tilting of the handle effects movement of an arm bringing the same into contact with a selected key for movement at right angles to the capped key.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A joystick assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein a pair of arms are tilted by movement of the handle into engagement with a pair of spaced keys each disposed at right angles to the capped key to produce a diagonal showing on a computer graphic display panel.
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) | 1994-07-22 | 1995-01-21 | 1995-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-22 | 1999-01-21 | 1999-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-22 | 2003-01-21 | 2003-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |