Patents by Inventor Raymond W. Lake

Raymond W. Lake 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 converter apparatus
    Patent number: 5640179
    Abstract: A joystick converter apparatus for use with computer keyboard arrow key arrays. A control rod includes four actuators which are structured and configured to interface with the UP, DOWN, RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys in an arrow key array. Two of the actuators are detachably coupled to two of the arrow keys, while the other two branches are positioned above and spaced apart from the other two arrow keys. Tilting or rocking the control rod in a desired direction provides corresponding cursor movement or directional control in computer programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Inventor: Raymond W. Lake