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Hand controller for video games

  • US 5,630,756 A
  • Filed: 02/05/1996
  • Issued: 05/20/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A hand controller for playing video games comprising:

  • a base suitable for resting on a level surface;

    a shaft mounted for universal pivoting movement in said base;

    an electrical circuit having means responsive to the position of said shaft, anda handle mounted at the upper end of said shaft, said handle having a main hand grip portion with an upper surface in the form of a convex ridge having front and rear surfaces sloping forwardly and rearwardly from a crest, and with the top of said crest sloping downwards from an upper end of the handle at an angle of between 10° and

    50°

    to said level surface on which the base part rests,said handle also having a wrist supporting plate which projects from said rear surface, said supporting plate being positioned for supporting the wrist of a right hand when the palm and fingers of the hand are grasping the main body portion with the thumb near to said upper end.

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