Multiple function control member
Patent 4748441 Issued on May 31, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 17, 2006. 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.
September 17, 2006. 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 ReferencesManual controller for vehicle level adjustment Game control apparatus Joystick controller with interchangeable handles Patent #: 4558609 InventorApplicationNo. 06/908292 filed on 09/17/1986US Classes:345/161, Joystick200/6A, Universally pivoted handle463/38, Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.)74/471XYControl moves in two planesExaminersPrimary: Brigance, Gerald L.Assistant: Brier, Jeffery Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG05G 9/00 (20060101)G05G 9/047 (20060101) AbstractA control member which includes two or more pivoting ball members, one seated in a housing, and the others pivotally seated within an operational control stick integral with the first ball member. Each ball member includes a plurality of contacts with leads which extend to various operational controls. Upon touching of the ball contacts with an electrical source, current is transmitted to the operational controls to perform various operations. | |
