Patents by Inventor Michael Harold Pachter

Michael Harold Pachter 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).

  • Patent number: 11628354
    Abstract: A gaming controller includes a pedal system, and a communications interface. The pedal system is disposed on a rear facing portion of the gaming controller. The pedal system includes a pedal disposed along the rear facing surface of outer portions or wings of the gaming controller. The pedal has a first end proximate the elongated portion and an opposing second end spaced from the elongated portion. The pedal is coupled to a pivot point within the controller such that the pedal is selectively pivotable between a nominal position, a first position, and a second position. The communications interface is configured to facilitate transmitting inputs to the portable gaming device based on a current position of the pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Arkade, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Steven Berns, Joel Abraham Kort, Joshua Allan Fuchs, Michael Harold Pachter
  • Patent number: 11445236
    Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for enhanced remote control of diverse appliances or devices with support for “legacy” devices as well as providing enhanced functionality. In some implementations, the remote control may utilize a multi-device communications scheme and partner with a computing device, such as a smartphone or other such device, to provide added functionality, including network functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Arkade, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Allan Fuchs, Bob Steven Berns, Joel Abraham Kort, Michael Harold Pachter
  • Publication number: 20220038766
    Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for enhanced remote control of diverse appliances or devices with support for “legacy” devices as well as providing enhanced functionality. In some implementations, the remote control may utilize a multi-device communications scheme and partner with a computing device, such as a smartphone or other such device, to provide added functionality, including network functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Arkade, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Allan Fuchs, Bob Steven Berns, Joel Abraham Kort, Michael Harold Pachter
  • Patent number: 11007432
    Abstract: A gaming controller includes a pedal system, and a communications interface. The pedal system is disposed on a rear facing portion of the gaming controller. The pedal system includes a pedal disposed along the rear facing surface of outer portions or wings of the gaming controller. The pedal has a first end proximate the elongated portion and an opposing second end spaced from the elongated portion. The pedal is coupled to a pivot point within the controller such that the pedal is selectively pivotable between a nominal position, a first position, and a second position. The communications interface is configured to facilitate transmitting inputs to the portable gaming device based on a current position of the pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Arkade, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Steven Berns, Joel Abraham Kort, Joshua Allan Fuchs, Michael Harold Pachter
  • Patent number: 10939159
    Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for enhanced remote control of diverse appliances or devices with support for “legacy” devices as well as providing enhanced functionality. In some implementations, the remote control may utilize a multi-device communications scheme and partner with a computing device, such as a smartphone or other such device, to provide added functionality, including network functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Arkade, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Allan Fuchs, Bob Steven Berns, Joel Abraham Kort, Michael Harold Pachter
  • Publication number: 20200330859
    Abstract: A gaming controller includes a pedal system, and a communications interface. The pedal system is disposed on a rear facing portion of the gaming controller. The pedal system includes a pedal disposed along the rear facing surface of outer portions or wings of the gaming controller. The pedal has a first end proximate the elongated portion and an opposing second end spaced from the elongated portion. The pedal is coupled to a pivot point within the controller such that the pedal is selectively pivotable between a nominal position, a first position, and a second position. The communications interface is configured to facilitate transmitting inputs to the portable gaming device based on a current position of the pedal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Arkade, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Steven Berns, Joel Abraham Kort, Joshua Allan Fuchs, Michael Harold Pachter
  • Publication number: 20200324199
    Abstract: A gaming controller includes a pedal system, and a communications interface. The pedal system is disposed on a rear facing portion of the gaming controller. The pedal system includes a pedal disposed along the rear facing surface of outer portions or wings of the gaming controller. The pedal has a first end proximate the elongated portion and an opposing second end spaced from the elongated portion. The pedal is coupled to a pivot point within the controller such that the pedal is selectively pivotable between a nominal position, a first position, and a second position. The communications interface is configured to facilitate transmitting inputs to the portable gaming device based on a current position of the pedal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Arkade, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Steven Berns, Joel Abraham Kort, Joshua Allan Fuchs, Michael Harold Pachter