Patents by Inventor John D. Huettlinger

John D. Huettlinger 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).

  • Strap device for use with a video game
    Patent number: 6557853
    Abstract: A video game controller joystick strap device is provided which fits on the joystick, preferably by an expandable buttonhole. This device is provided with a fastener permitting the strap to fixed around a user's thumb or finger. In its preferred embodiment, the fastener is a hook and loop device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: John D. Huettlinger
  • Strap device for use with a video game
    Publication number: 20020060425
    Abstract: A video game controller joystick strap device is provided which fits on the joystick, preferably by an expandable buttonhole. This device is provided with a fastener permitting the strap to fixed around a user's thumb or finger. In its preferred embodiment, the fastener is a hook and loop device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventor: John D. Huettlinger
  • Strap device for use with a video game controller
    Patent number: 6338485
    Abstract: A video game controller joystick strap device is provided which fits on the joystick, preferably by an expandable buttonhole. This device is provided with a fastener permitting the strap to fixed around a user's thumb or finger. Cushioning is also provided to relieve the stress on the user's thumb or finger, thereby avoiding blistering or other injury. In its preferred embodiment, the fastener is a hook and loop device and a the cushioning is provided by either a layer of neoprene rubber or one or more portions of neoprene rubber mounted to a fabric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventor: John D. Huettlinger