Mounting system for a video control unit

• US 4,484,743 A
• Filed: 03/14/1983
• Issued: 11/27/1984
• Est. Priority Date: 03/14/1983
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: David A. Bartz
• Original Assignee: David A. Bartz
• Inventors: Williams, Fred H.
• Primary Examiner(s): Grieb, William H.
• Application Number:
  US06/475,191
• Time in Patent Office: 624 Days
• Field of Search: 273/1 R, 273/148 R, 273/148 B, 273/309, 273/DIG. 28, 273/DIG. 30
• US Class Current: 273/148.00B
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/98 Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0338 with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 273/30 Hooked pile fabric fastener

Abstract

A video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface having a securing means for releasably attaching the video control unit relative to the operating surface and a elastically stretchable video control mounting means having an aperture formed therein for receiving and encompassing the stick of a video control unit. The video control mounting means receives and retains a video control unit between the video control mounting means and the securing means so that movement of the video control unit is greatly inhibited during use.

Claims

1. A video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface comprising:

a video control unit having a stick for manipulative control;

a securing means for releasably attaching said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and

a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing said stick, said video control mounting means being capable of receiving and retaining said video control unit between said securing means and video control mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.

2. The video control unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein:

said video control mounting means is made of a substantially elastically flexing material permitting stretching along its own length so that said video control unit is tightly retained between said securing means and said mounting means and movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.

3. The video control unit mounting system of claim 2 wherein:

said video control mounting means includes a high coefficient of friction material surface, said high coefficient of friction material surface contacting said video control unit and cooperating with said substantially elastically flexing material of said mounting means to tightly retain said video control unit between said securing means and said mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.

4. The video control unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein:

said video control mounting means includes restraining fibers contained therein so as to inhibit overstretching and rippage of said mounting means during use.

5. The video control unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein:

said video control mounting means includes a fastening means for inserting and retaining said video control unit between said securing means and said video control mounting means.

6. The video control unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein:

said securing means includes a pair of Velcro material members which may be selectively interlocked to securely retain said video control unit relative to the operating surface.

7. The video control unit mounting system for mounting a video control unit adjacent an operating surface comprising:

a video control unit having a stick for manipulative control;

a securing means for releasably attaching said video control unit relative to the operating surface, said securing means including a pair of Velcro material members which may be selectively interlocked to securely retain said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and

a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing said stick, said video control mounting means being made of a substantially elastically flexing material permitting stretching along its own length, said mounting means also including a high coefficient of friction material surface contacting said video control unit and cooperating with said substantially elastically flexing material of said mounting means to tightly retain said video control unit between said securing means and said mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.

8. The video control unit mounting system of claim 7 wherein:

said video control mounting means including restraining fibers contained therein so as to inhibit overstretching and rippage of said mounting means during use.

9. A video control unit mounting and retention system capable of mounting a stick-equipped video control unit relative to an operating surface comprising:

a securing means for releasably attaching the video control unit relative to the operating surface, said securing means including a pair of Velcro material members which may be selectively interlocked to securely retain said video control unit relative to the operating surface; and

a video control mounting means secured to said securing means and having an aperture formed therein capable of receiving and encompassing the video control stick, said mounting means being made of a substantially elastically flexing material permitting stretching along its own length, said mounting means also including a high coefficient of friction material surface contacting the video control unit and cooperating with said substantially elastically flexing material of said mounting means to tightly retain the video control unit between said securing means and said mounting means so that movement of said video control unit is inhibited during use.

10. The video control unit mounting and retaining system of claim 9 wherein:

said video control mounting means including restraining fibers contained therein so that overstretching and rippage of said mounting means are inhibited during use.