US5320313A
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Pivoting joystick and keyboard support stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-10-29
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Granted: 1994-06-14
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Expires: 2012-10-29
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a support stand for a joysticks and a keyboard to be used in connection with the joystick. A support base includes a clamping plate and top knobs for securing the base of the apparatus to a planar surface e.g. a desk. A support tray is held in pivotal connection to the base in connection with an tensioning means for adjusting the angle of the tray in relation to the base. The support base has a pair of raised surfaces, parallel to on another, for supporting a standard computer keyboard in a vertical position to position the keys of the keyboard in positions more accurately reflecting aircraft controls and other computer simulations.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark A. Crowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 23:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0314; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/022; A47B2021/0321; A47B2021/0335; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A support stand for joysticks and keyboards for supporting a computer system on a planar surface having an underside comprising: a support base having at least one bolt member, clamping plate in connection with said bolt member for securing said base to said underside; threaded rod member in contact with one edge of said support base, tensioning means for securing said rod in relation to said base,.support tray in connection with said rod member, keyboard stand in connection with said base, said keyboard stand having first and second raised edges, said raised edges in parallel relation to one another and set apart from one another by a space sufficient to support a standard-sized computer keyboard in an upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A support stand for joysticks and keyboards for supporting a computer system on a planar surface having an underside comprising: a support base having at least one bolt member, clamping plate in connection with said bolt member for securing said base to said underside; threaded rod member in contact with one edge of said support base, tensioning means for securing said rod in relation to said base,.support tray in connection with said rod member, keyboard stand in connection with said base, said keyboard stand having first and second raised edges, said raised edges in parallel relation to one another and set apart from one another by a space sufficient to support a standard-sized computer keyboard in an upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said raised edges are about 11/2" apart and about 11/2" in height.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 2 where said support tray is about 5" by 6".
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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) | 1997-06-13 | 1997-12-13 | 1998-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-06-13 | 2001-12-13 | 2002-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-06-13 | 2005-12-13 | 2006-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |