Amusement devices: games – Games accessories – All video game accessories
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-11
2001-09-18
Chiu, Raleigh W. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Games accessories
All video game accessories
C463S046000, C463S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06290228
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a computer game accessory or other device that rests on a person's lap, and more particularly to leg extensions for stabilizing such a device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Computer games are often accessorized with input devices, such as a joystick, that a player can hold in his or her hand. As games are getting more advanced, however, different types of input devices are being created.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic game accessory which is securely held on a player's lap.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a pair of retractable leg extensions that help secure a lap-mounted device on a person's lap.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide retractable legs that help support a portable device on a table top or other smooth surface, and can also stabilize the device on a person's lap.
These and other objects are achieved by providing an article of manufacture, comprising a housing to be placed on a person's lap; and at least a first leg extension operatively connected to said housing, said first leg extension being movable between first and second positions and contacting more of an outer side of the lap when in the second position than when the first position.
These and other objects are also achieved by providing an accessory for an electronic game, comprising a portable housing to be placed on a person's lap; first and second leg extensions operatively connected to said housing, each leg extension being movable from a first position to an exposed position, the exposed position being such that said leg extensions extend generally downward from said housing and press against the sides of the person's lap, said first leg extension bracing against the left side of the person's left thigh and said second leg extension bracing against the right side of the person's right thigh.
The present invention provides retractable extensions on the underside of a lap-mounted device. The extensions support the device against the outer side of a person's thighs.
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Official Steering Wheel Ad, Offcial United Kingdom Playstation Magazine, p. 87, admitted prior art.
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Roberts Thomas John
Tyler Kelly D.
Chiu Raleigh W.
Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP
Mad Catz, Inc.
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