Joystick switch for timepieces
February 17, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesWatch with distance measure Video game system Switching construction for a handy electronic device Simulated video game Digital joystick control interface system for video games and the like System with joystick to control velocity vector of a display cursor Electronic timepiece capable of simulating and displaying a game of chance Electronic game of adroitness incorporated in an electronic watch Digital joystick control interface system for video games and the like Patent #: 4306232 InventorApplicationNo. 06/349516 filed on 02/17/1982US Classes:368/3, Game368/10, COMBINED WITH DISPARATE DEVICE968/887Timepieces combined with games [G04G 1/00B5]ExaminersPrimary: Roskoski, BernardAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG05G 9/00 (20060101)G04G 17/00 (20060101) G04B 47/00 (20060101) G05G 9/047 (20060101) A63F 9/24 (20060101) A63F 9/00 (20060101) AbstractA multi-position joystick-type control switch for use with a combination timepiece and game is disclosed. Movement of the joystick into each of its positions causes displacement of a game element on the face of the timepiece in either the up, down, right or left direction. The joystick control switch is preferably for use with a microprocessor-controlled electronic game watch. Several embodiments of the switching socket of the joystick are disclosed. The joystick may be comprised of the switching socket and a rigid cylindrical rod threaded therein or a telescoping cylindrical rod portion. The joystick may be affixed to the watch band in a clip or compartment.Field of SearchGame | |
