Patents by Inventor John K. Hayashi

John K. Hayashi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Joystick controller mechanism operating one or plural switches sequentially or simultaneously
    Patent number: 4124787
    Abstract: A joystick controller assembly for generating switch closures in response to X-Y manual movements includes an elongate lever arm or handle disposed to be tipped through an operating arc in any direction from the axis of the handle for closing switches. Individual springs coupled between the lower end portion of the handle move operating arms which press against and activate related switches carried on a printed circuit board for indicating the direction of movement of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: Atari, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald R. Aamoth, John K. Hayashi
  • Game control console
    Patent number: D250607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1978
    Assignee: Atari, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. McKinsey, John K. Hayashi