Patents by Inventor Shawn Huffer

Shawn Huffer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240042311
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Patent number: 11890533
    Abstract: A gaming controller includes a series of button assemblages corresponding to various game input functions. The assemblages are angled such that an operator's fingers are aligned with buttons resulting minimal tilting of the wrist. The gaming controller includes modifier buttons that change the strength of corresponding button input. A controller operating system includes a controller circuit with a processor configured to perform various functionalities. The operating system further includes a plurality of settings and sub-settings, at least some of which being related to user profiles, modifier button settings, and/or override systems. A method includes connecting the gaming controller to a video monitor and changing at least one setting associated with at least one of a user profile, a modifier button, and an override system that is saved on a local memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: HIT BOX, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Dustin Lee Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Patent number: 11826640
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: HIT BOX, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Publication number: 20220387884
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Patent number: 11369867
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: HIT BOX, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Publication number: 20210379487
    Abstract: A gaming controller having improved ergonomics and improved functionality and a controller operating system is described. The gaming controller includes a series of button assemblages corresponding to various game input functions. The assemblages are angled such that an operator's fingers are aligned with buttons resulting minimal tilting of the wrist. The gaming controller includes modifier buttons that change the strength of corresponding button input. The operating system includes a controller circuit with a processor configured to perform various functionalities. The operating system further includes a plurality of settings and sub-settings, at least some of which being related to user profiles, modifier button settings, and/or override systems. A method includes connecting the gaming controller to a video monitor and changing at least one setting associated with at least one of a user profile, a modifier button, and an override system that is saved on a local memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Dustin Lee Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Publication number: 20200316461
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Patent number: 10722787
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Publication number: 20180296914
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Patent number: 10022623
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer
  • Publication number: 20120142420
    Abstract: A hand operated game controller for controlling a game console. Multiple push buttons are arranged on the surface of the game controller. The push buttons are placed in an arrangement that approximately matches the natural position of the fingers of the user's hands. As the user presses the buttons, control signals are sent from the buttons to the game console via wiring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Dustin Huffer, Shawn Huffer