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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8020711 | Controller retainer for a video game remote controller assembly A controller retainer (14) for a video game controller (12) includes a retainer top (20), a retainer bottom (22), a first side (24), a second side (26), a retainer back (28) and a retainer front (30). The retai... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7253765 | Detachable remote controller for an electronic entertainment device and method for using the same A detachable remote controller for an electronic entertainment device and a method for using the same are provided. The detachable remote controller includes a first infrared transmitter and a second infrared transmitter. The first infrared transmitter transmits sig... | 08/07/2007 |
| 6965373 | Controlling wireless peripherals for processor-based systems A wireless peripheral may include at least one keyboard and at least two key orientations. In one embodiment of the present invention, a pair of keyboards may be provided on opposite sides of the wireless peripheral. Each of said keyboards may drive a separate inter... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6886948 | Electronics exterior case and projector having the same A remote controller storage (26) is formed on an exterior case (2) of a projector (1) under connectors (5A) constituting an interface installed on a circuit board (5), the remote controller storage (26) having a storage body... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6763779 | Method of using a remote control locator A method of using a remote control locator with a remote control includes providing a remote control locator including a wing-shaped fluorescent body and a mounting assembly, the wing-shaped fluorescent body including a length L at least twice the width Wr | 07/20/2004 |
| 6525268 | System and method for housing electronic devices A carrier houses a plurality of electronic devices, such as remote control devices. The carrier includes at least one or a plurality of compartments for receiving one or more remote control devices. The carrier has a transparent cover on at least one side... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6111569 | Computer-based universal remote control system A programmable remote control is implemented using a standard personal computer. The computer controls the output of, for example, an infrared transmitter to control various devices such as televisions, stereos, videocassette recorders or cd players. The ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6109453 | Portable television channel selection station with channel designator The instant invention provides a television channel selection station. The station includes a substantially rectangular planar member, an arrangement for attaching a program schedule guide having a column of television station call letter designation data... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5988404 | Portable television channel selection station with guidebook attachment slits The invention provides a generally rectangular planar television channel selection station which comprises an arrangement of three parallel slits for fixing a program schedule guide thereto. These first, second and third slits are generally parallel to, a... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5954208 | Holder for remote control units A holder for multiple remote control units includes a plurality of generally planar tiers pivotally coupled to a cylindrical support at one end. The tiers are pivotable to separate at angular positions and secured by an elongated fastener or the like. Emb... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5911762 | Anti-theft device A device for mechanically securing an article against theft is suggested, wherein the device comprises a first holding component with a securing surface for securing to an object, a second holding component for securing to the article, a cable connecting ... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5872702 | Remote control holder A remote control holder having a mounting face to which several remote control units are attached using releasable fastening strips. The mounting face terminates in a curved frontal section enabling the holder to be hung on a television or other piece of ... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5816414 | Portable television channel selection station The instant invention provides a television channel selection station. The station includes a first rectangular well portion generally contoured for cradling a remote control for a television set. It also includes a second substantially planar rectangular... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5692608 | Remote control caddy A remote control caddy which is detachably affixed to a sofa or chair and has one or more pockets for the placement and storage of remote control devices, such as t.v. or stereo remote control units. The remote control caddy is made of upholstery fabric, ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5647486 | Remote portable entertainment control and information center A portable organizer for information on and equipment for a home entertainment center including a portable substrate defining the foundation of the organizer. A clamping strip is attached to the substrate for receiving the spine of a magazine or booklet w... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5632385 | Remote control wand A remote control wand (10) having an inclined top surface (36) and an ergonomic shape to fit a user's hand is provided. The remote control units (50) may be detachably coupled to the top surface (36) of the wand (10). The remote control units (50) may be ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5605235 | Remote control holder A holder for a plurality of remote control devices for controlling audiovisual equipment. The holder has an upwardly open pocket sufficiently wide to hold at least two controllers abreast. A planar support arm extends upwardly from the pocket, and include... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5601194 | Remote control stand A remote control stand for storing and organizing remote control units for consumer-type electronic devices including an outer housing having a base portion and an interior chamber having an access opening in connection therewith located at the top of the... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5531332 | Remote control device carrousels A remote control device carousel comprising: a base formed in a generally rectangular configuration with an upper surface and a lower surface and positioned horizontally in the operative orientation, two brackets being formed as generally planar members e... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5460347 | Tethering device A tethering device for remote control units for televisions, VCR's, stereo systems and the like. The tethering device is made of an elasticized tethering cord having a universal attachment element at one end for attachment to a fixed item of furniture and... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5370238 | Remote control organizer A remote control organizer, with releaseable attachment for securing and supporting a plurality of remote control units, while said remote control units are in use, which control electronic entertainment equipment, comprising of two structural members, on... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5370241 | Holder for electronic remote controls An improved holder for remote controls is disclosed which houses at least two remote controls. The holder includes at least two shelves, one shelf for each remote control. Folding shelves connect to a vertical support member of the holder by means of a pi... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5341941 | Combined storage and exercise-therapy apparatus A storage tower for holding an item, including a plurality of supporting side walls, an upper platform secured to the side walls, and grasping passages for handling the tower. Items are releasably secured to the tower. One type of item that may be attache... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5337904 | Storage and display rack A storage and display rack which has a base plate, a spreader plate thereabove, and a holder at the top which is provided with devices to engage electronic remote control devices and the like to permit storage, display and ready removability of remote con... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5316249 | Stand with tether for electronic remote control units A stand for holding an electronic remote control unit has a horizontal bottom surface, a contiguous vertical end surface extending upwardly from one end of the bottom surface, and a contiguous rectangular top surface extending outwardly from the upper end... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5305980 | Remote control unit holder A holder for a remote control device for controlling electronic equipment as television and video cassette recorders. The holder protects the device while permitting ready access to the control buttons. Full adjustability is provided to enable the holder ... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5269484 | Holder for electronic equipment accessories A holder for accessories for electronic equipment, such as remote controls (RCs) (30) for televisions, VCRs, audio receivers, etc., and schedule or guidebooks (62) for such equipment comprises a cradle (56) of variable width and length for holding one or ... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5244173 | Holder for remote control units A holder for remote control units having a body with a bottom configured to rest on a horizontal plane in use. The body has a front, a back and a surface which is inclined upwardly from the back to the front of the body in use. At least a portion of the s... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5214422 | Remote control and signaling system Several remote control and signaling systems 10, 80 allow for the remote operational control of an apparatus 20, by a transmitter 14. These systems 10, 80 obviate the need for a line of sight relationship between transmitter 14 and control apparatus 20 an... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5192042 | Holder for VCR and TV remote controls A holder for VCR and TV remote control units and other articles of like dimension in the form of a one-piece extrusion having a central web like panel with a predetermined length and thickness dimension adapted to removably receive thereon the unit or art... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5127615 | RC holder employing L-shaped members with overlapping face holding/adjusting means A holder for accessories for electronic equipment, such as remote controls (RCs) (30) for televisions, VCRs, audio receivers, etc., and schedule or guidebooks (62) for such equipment comprises a cradle (56) of variable width and length for holding one or ... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5125516 | Apparatus for consolidating a variable plurality of devices This invention relates to a portable hand-held apparatus which orients, retains and consolidates a variable plurality of electronic remote control devices. In the present invention the remotes are attached peripherally in such a manner that the control bu... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5082229 | Holder for RCs, schedule guide, and magazine employs transparent rigid sheets and temporary fasteners A display holder constructed of transparent plastic formed with an 180° bend (12) so that its face side (11) presses against its reverse side (13). The pressure of the two sides will hold a sheet of paper printed with advertising that pertains to a consu... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5042670 | Support for T. V. controller and program guide A rack structure constructed to support a TV remote controller, a VCR remote controller, a television program listing booklet, and a plurality of VCR cartridges. The rack structure can be positioned near a chair or couch occupied by a person while viewing... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4991817 | Caddy for remote controls A caddy or carrier for holding one or more electronic remote control devices wherein said caddy or carrier comprises a first, high-friction surface disposed at an incline, a second surface spaced from and disposed beneath said first surface and support me... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4991892 | Remote control holder A holder for audio and video remote controls and the like which includes a plurality of elongate support members to which at least one remote control can be attached. The elongate support members are spaced apart and attached to an integral body which for... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4893222 | Illumination device for a hand-held remote control unit An illumination device for use with a hand-held remote control unit comprising a base and a projection extending from the base and the projection is exposed to a space formed by the base and contains an illumination source which is directed toward the spa... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4856658 | Remote control unit holder assembly A holder assembly for remote control units used with television sets, recorders, stereos, home entertainment centers and the like and comprising an adjustably sized control unit holder adapted to be interconnected with other similarly constructed holders.... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4852746 | Orientation and storage apparatus for remote control unit A remote control unit orientation and storage device (18) includes four wall members (20A, 20B, 20C, and 20D) that define both a plurality of open cells (84A, 84B, 84C, and 84D) for selective engagement of remote control units (81A, 81B, 81C, and 81D) and... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4848609 | Adjustable holder for TV, stereo and VCR remote control units An adjustable device for holding together any two remote television (TV), stereo and video cassette recorder (VCR) monitor control units. The device consists of two interconnecting pieces having sides with gripping means for firmly holding the monitors in... | 07/18/1989 |
