Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Sledesky

Stephen M. Sledesky 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: 4486629
    Abstract: A joystick type controller for controlling the X-Y coordinate movement of an object through closure of discreet switch contacts where tilting motion of the joystick handle is limited to predetermined directions, and the amount of pressure which may be applied to the contacts is limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: Coleco Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Sledesky
  • Patent number: 4439648
    Abstract: A joystick controller assembly for making switch closures in response to X-Y coordinate movements of a joystick in which means are provided for limiting the force which can be applied to a switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1984
    Assignee: Coleco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Norbert L. Reiner, Stephen M. Sledesky