US5290034A
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Game chair apparatus
Assignee: FUNTEK Inc
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Filing: 1993-01-15
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Granted: 1994-03-01
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Expires: 2013-01-15
Abstract
Abstract Game chair apparatus includes a seat which is adjustable height wise for accommodating users of different sizes. The chair apparatus includes a movable plate to which is secured a joy stick and which is movable by the user of the seat to provide multiple outputs in response to the mechanical movement of the joy stick. In addition, the joy stick includes trigger elements for providing desired output signals for playing electronic games to which the chair apparatus may be connected.
Inventors
- 👤 Derral Hineman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:24
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; A; A47; A47C; A47C15/00; A47C15/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
Game chair apparatus for use with electronic games, comprising in combination: base means for supporting a seat; a seat supported by the base means; and control box means secured to the base means for supporting switch elements for the electronic games, including a movable plate, means for supporting the movable plate relative to the seat, joy stick means secured to the movable plate for moving the plate in response to a user seated on the seat, and switch elements actuable in response to movement of the plate for providing output signals for the electronic games.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
Game chair apparatus for use with electronic games, comprising in combination: base means for supporting a seat; a seat supported by the base means; and control box means secured to the base means for supporting switch elements for the electronic games, including a movable plate, means for supporting the movable plate relative to the seat, joy stick means secured to the movable plate for moving the plate in response to a user seated on the seat, and switch elements actuable in response to movement of the plate for providing output signals for the electronic games.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the joy stick means includes a first portion secured to the movable plate and a pair of arms secured to the first portion, and the user moves the arms to move the movable plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the joy stick means is pivotal relative to the movable plate for storage and transport purposes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the control box means further includes a plate secured to the base means, a control box secured to plate and having a top and four walls, and the switch elements are secured to the walls and the movable plate is secured to the top.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the joy stick means includes a pair of arms and a central portion, and the center portion is secured to the movable plate and the arms are secured to the center portion for moving the movable plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which the control box means further includes a housing secured to the plate and the control box is disposed in the housing, and the seat is pivotally secured to the housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the top of the control box of the control box means includes- apertures for providing communication between the switch elements and the movable plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which each microswitch includes a portion extending through the apertures in the top of the control box and movement of the movable plate contacts the portions of the microswitches extending through the apertures in the top to provide an output signal in response to the movement of the movable plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 8 in which the control box means further includes compression spring means for biasing the movable plate to a neutral position and in opposition to movement of the joy stick means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the joy stick means includes handle means gripped by a user for moving the movable plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 10 in which the handle means includes handle switch means for providing output signals.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the base means further includes chair back means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 12 in which the chair back means includes a fixed portion and a cushion portion movable relative to the fixed portion between an up position for use and a down position for transport and storage.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the base means includes a front portion, a back portion pivotally secured to the front portion, and a horizontal portion pivotally secured to both the front and back portions, and the control box means is secured to the horizontal portion.
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) | 1997-02-28 | 1997-08-30 | 1998-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-02-28 | 2001-08-30 | 2002-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-02-28 | 2005-08-30 | 2006-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |