US4494754A
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Apparatus for playing home video games
Assignee: JVW ENTERPRISES Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1985-01-22
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A video game accessory and method for playing video games which frees one hand and simplifies the operation of the game controller. A player sits on a chair over a base which is resting on the chair. A riser extends from the base between the player's legs and supports a mounting member which is positioned over the player's lap, and which holds a video game controller in place. A player thus positioned plays video games with both hands free to operate the game controls.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Wagner, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:51
CPC Classifications
A63F13/02; A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/20; A63F13/24; A63F13/90; A63F13/98; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/10; A63F2300/1043; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An accessory for aiding a video game player during play of a video game, the video game player operating a video game controller which transmits signals in response to manipulations made on the video game controller by the video game player, the transmitted signals being processed by a computer processor which responsively manipulates images on a television screen, said accessory comprising: a base, said base extending horizontally, said base being positionable on a surface so as to permit a video game player to stabilize said base by placing lower body weight on said base; a riser, said riser extending upward from said base; and a mounting member attached to said riser, said mounting member being positioned over the lap of a player with lower body weight on said base, said mounting member including means for lockably receiving a video game controller in fixed position on said mounting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An accessory for aiding a video game player during play of a video game, the video game player operating a video game controller which transmits signals in response to manipulations made on the video game controller by the video game player, the transmitted signals being processed by a computer processor which responsively manipulates images on a television screen, said accessory comprising: a base, said base extending horizontally, said base being positionable on a surface so as to permit a video game player to stabilize said base by placing lower body weight on said base; a riser, said riser extending upward from said base; and a mounting member attached to said riser, said mounting member being positioned over the lap of a player with lower body weight on said base, said mounting member including means for lockably receiving a video game controller in fixed position on said mounting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The video game accessory of claim 1 in which said base has a substantially flat bottom and a top which is curved to conform to the rear, upper leg portions of a video game player.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The video game accessory of claim 1 in which said riser extends between the legs of a player with lower body weight on said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The video game accessory of claim 1 in which said controller receiving means includes at least one resilient member, said resilient member being forceable to a position which allows said receiving means to receive a video game controller, upon release of pressure on said resilient member, said resilient member resiliently returning to lock the video game controller in place.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
162 words
An accessory for aiding a video game player during play of a video game, the video game player operating a video game controller which transmits signals in response to manipulations made on the video game controller by the video game player, the transmitted signals being processed by a computer processor which responsively manipulates images on a television screen, said accessory comprising: a base, said base having a substantially flat bottom and a top which is curved to conform to the rear, upper leg portions of a video game player, said base being positionable on a chair so as to permit a video game player to stabilize said base by sitting with the player's rear, upper legs positioned on said curved base top; a riser, said riser extending upward from said base; and a mounting member attached to said riser and extending horizontally therefrom, said mounting member including means for lockably receiving a video game controller in fixed position on said mounting member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
162 words
An accessory for aiding a video game player during play of a video game, the video game player operating a video game controller which transmits signals in response to manipulations made on the video game controller by the video game player, the transmitted signals being processed by a computer processor which responsively manipulates images on a television screen, said accessory comprising: a base, said base having a substantially flat bottom and a top which is curved to conform to the rear, upper leg portions of a video game player, said base being positionable on a chair so as to permit a video game player to stabilize said base by sitting with the player's rear, upper legs positioned on said curved base top; a riser, said riser extending upward from said base; and a mounting member attached to said riser and extending horizontally therefrom, said mounting member including means for lockably receiving a video game controller in fixed position on said mounting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The video game accessory of claim 5 in which said riser extends forwardly from said base between the legs of a player with rear upper legs positioned on said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The video game accessory of claim 6 in which said controller receiving means includes at least one resilient member, said resilient member being forceable to a position which allows said receiving means to receive a video game controller, upon release of pressure on said resilient member, said resilient member resiliently returning to lock the video game controller in place.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
The video game accessory of claim 5 in which said controller receiving means includes at least one resilient member, said resilient member being forceable to a position which allows said receiving means to receive a video game controller, upon release of pressure on said resilient member, said resilient member resiliently returning to lock the video game controller in place.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-22 | 1988-07-23 | 1989-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-22 | 1992-07-23 | 1993-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-22 | 1996-07-23 | 1997-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |