Base for a computer joystick

- Microsoft
Description

FIG. 1 is a rear isometric view of a base for a computer joystick showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear isometric view thereof.

The broken line drawing of a handle for the base for a computer joystick in FIG. 1 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D297952 October 4, 1988 Ishiwata
D305756 January 30, 1990 Parker et al.
D330371 October 20, 1992 Tse
D350373 September 6, 1994 Chow et al.
D353410 December 13, 1994 Chan
Other references
  • Triax Controller, Triax Technologies, Product Announcement, Jan. 1994. Phoenix Flight Control System, Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd., Product Brochure, Aug. 1994. Super Warrior Joystick, Quick Shot Patent Ltd., Product Brochure, Jun. 1994. WingMan Extreme Joystick, Logitech International, Product Announcement, Aug. 1994. "They're Not Just For Mice Anymore," PC Gamer, Oct. 1994.
Patent History
Patent number: D366475
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 6, 1994
Date of Patent: Jan 23, 1996
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Russell Sanchez (Seattle, WA), Mike Paull (Seattle, WA), Steve Kaneko (Seattle, WA), Henry Chin (Portland, OR), Robert Dillon (Venice, CA), Michael Knodt (Columbus, OH), Claire Beliard (Seattle, WA)
Primary Examiner: M. H. Tung
Law Firm: Seed and Berry
Application Number: 0/31,810
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D14/114