Patents Assigned to GIV, LLC
  • Textured cushion for cursor control stick
    Patent number: 8120579
    Abstract: A cushioned cap for a control stick of an electronic device defining a recess for receiving at least a portion of a control stick. The recess includes a lower portion and an upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: GIV, LLC
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Textured cushion for keyboard cursor control stick
    Patent number: 6724369
    Abstract: A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: GIV, LLC
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • TEXTURED CUSHION FOR KEYBOARD CURSOR CONTROL STICK
    Publication number: 20040056841
    Abstract: A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: GIV, LLC
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Gel cushion for keyboard cursor control stick
    Patent number: 6621485
    Abstract: A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: GIV, LLC
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta