Patents by Inventor Phillip Raymond Croft

Phillip Raymond Croft 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).

  • Articulated gaming controller
    Patent number: 10688387
    Abstract: An articulated controller is provided that enables a user to simply, and intuitively enter complex movements into a game with high accuracy, and while maintaining a constant grip. The controller comprises: a first hand unit, for being held in one hand by the user; a second hand unit, for being simultaneously held in another hand by the user, and an articulable joint coupling the first hand unit and the second hand unit, wherein the articulable joint is at least partly enclosed by the first hand unit to enable the user to maintain a grip on the first hand unit without interference from the articulable joint, and wherein user input is provided to the controller through movement of the articulable joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Box Dark Industries Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Phillip Raymond Croft
  • Articulated Gaming Controller
    Publication number: 20190022522
    Abstract: An articulated controller is provided that enables a user to simply, and intuitively enter complex movements into a game with high accuracy, and while maintaining a constant grip. The controller comprises: a first hand unit, for being held in one hand by the user; a second hand unit, for being simultaneously held in another hand by the user, and an articulable joint coupling the first hand unit and the second hand unit, wherein the articulable joint is at least partly enclosed by the first hand unit to enable the user to maintain a grip on the first hand unit without interference from the articulable joint, and wherein user input is provided to the controller through movement of the articulable joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventor: Phillip Raymond Croft