Video game control console

• US 4,518,164 A
• Filed: 11/10/1983
• Issued: 05/21/1985
• Est. Priority Date: 11/10/1983
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Robert L. Hayford Jr
• Original Assignee: Robert L. Hayford Jr
• Inventors: Hayford, Robert L. Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Pinkham, Richard C.
• Assistant Examiner(s): NOT, DEFINED
• Application Number:
  US06/550,372
• Time in Patent Office: 558 Days
• Field of Search: 273/148 B, 273/DIG. 28, 224/222, 248/346, 108/43, 108/26
• US Class Current: 273/148.00B
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/24 Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
• 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: A63F 2300/1043 being characterized by constructional details
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/033 Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user , e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor digitisers characterised by the transducing means G06F3/041

Abstract

An improved video game control console is provided for use with home video game computers. The apparatus adjusts to the lap of the players by using a pair of spaced apart controller containers which slide upon a frame. Each container is centered on each leg respectively of the player and can be fastened thereto. The two controller containers are clamped upon the frame when the desired spacing is reached. The containers have ample surface area so that oversized controls can be used which facilitate better play with less player fatigue.

Claims

1. A game control console for video game controls comprising:

(a) a support frame;

(b) first and second spaced apart control containers adjustably mounted upon the frame so that the space between the containers can be varied, so that the relative position of the first and second control containers can be adjusted to the lap size of individual players, each container carrying one or more control components.

2. The game control console of claim 1 further comprising cushioned surface means at the base of the first and second control containers which abuts the player'"'"'s legs during use.

3. The control console of claim 1 further comprising slip-resistent means on the base of the first and second control containers for preventing sliding of the control console from the player'"'"'s legs during play.

4. The control console of claim 1 having lap attachment means carried by each control container, for securing the control containers to the legs of the player during use.

5. The control console of claim 1 wherein one of the components is a directional movement grip attached to first control container.

6. The control console of claim 1 wherein one compenent is an enlarged command button on second control container of dimensions receptive of a player'"'"'s hand striking during use.

7. The control console of claim 1 wherein one component is a keyboard carried by the second control container.

8. The control console of claim 1 having a pair of flexible straps attached to one of the control containers;

the straps securing the control console to the leg of the player during use.

9. The control console of claim 1 further comprising clamp means for securing each container to the frame at a desired position on the frame after the player selects the desired distance placement between the first and second console containers.

10. An adjustable game control console comprising:

(a) first and second control containers of substantially equivalent dimensions, each container carrying at least one game control component;

(b) at least one horizontally spanning frame cross member upon which the two control containers are slidable, so that the first and second control containers can be adjusted upon the frame cross member to a desired lap size of an individual player where each component is positioned respectively upon a leg of the player;

(c) a lowermost interface at the base of first and second control containers, which is receptive of and rests upon a player'"'"'s legs during use;

(d) means carried by the base of the first and second control containers to retard inadvertant slippage of the console from the player'"'"'s lap during use;

(e) means carried by one of the control containers for removably securing the console to the legs of the player during use.

(f) a game component including a directional movement grip attached to first control container;

(g) a control trigger carried by directional movement grip;

(h) a command button on one of the control containers;

(i) a keyboard carried by one of the control containers.