# US 11,998,105 B2 · Handheld controller with safety harness assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,998,105 B2 - Document ID: US11998105B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/546,887 - Filed: 2021-12-09 - Published: 2022-06-09 - Granted: 2024-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2020-12-09 - Applicants: Kevin Hertel - Inventors: Kevin Hertel - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11998105B2 ## CPC - A45F 5/00: Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping - A45F 5/1516: {Holders or carriers for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - F21L 4/02: characterised by the provision of two or more light sources - F21V 21/0816: {Strap fasteners, e.g. fasteners with a buckle} - F21V 23/0414: {specially adapted to be used with portable lighting devices} - F21V 23/045: {the sensor receiving a signal from a remote controller} - G08C 17/00: Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link - H04R 1/028: {associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles} - A45F 2005/002: {combined with other objects} - A45F 2005/006: {comprising a suspension strap or lanyard} - A45F 2005/008: {Hand articles fastened to the wrist or to the arm or to the leg} - A63C 17/0013: {Devices used in combination with the skate but not fixed to it, e.g. supporting frames, sail, sticks, auxiliary wheel aid (uniaxle walk-type tractors B62D51/06)} - A63C 2203/12: Electrically powered or heated - A63C 2203/18: Measuring a physical parameter, e.g. speed, distance - A63C 2203/22: Radio waves emitting or receiving, e.g. remote control, RFID - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY - F21L: LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G08C: TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS (fluid pressure transmitting systems F15B; mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member into a different variable G01D5/00; mechanical control systems G05G) - H04R: LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; ELECTRIC HEARING AIDS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) - A63C: SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE (water skis B63B32/00, B63B34/00) ## Abstract An asymmetrically shaped handheld controller and harness assembly for securing safety accessories to the handheld controller for electric personal mobility devices (EPMDs), and a kit thereof, generally includes an asymmetrically shaped handheld controller, an adjustable and a flexible strap that is perforated along its length, releasable connectors that secure the flexible strap about the controller, and headlight and taillight assemblies. The flexible strap conforms to at least three sides of the controller and has an oblong aperture sized to allow access through the strap to a thumb control on the controller. Stabilizing side members may connect accessories including horns, bells, and mirrors to the flexible strap. The controller is configured to wirelessly connect to EPMDs. The taillight operates as a brake light. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A harness assembly for securing accessories to a handheld controller, the harness assembly comprising: (a) a strap that is perforated along its length, with at least part of the strap being flexible; (b) at least one connector that cooperates with a perforation in the strap to secure the strap about the handheld controller; (c) a headlight mount on the strap; and (d) a taillight mount on the strap; wherein the strap is adjustable in length or tightness about the handheld controller to secure the headlight mount in a forward position and the taillight mount in a rearward position on the handheld controller; further comprising a stabilizing side member that connects to a first perforation on a first portion of the strap that corresponds to a first side of the handheld controller and connects to a second perforation on a second portion of the strap that corresponds to a second side of the handheld controller, wherein after the strap is fitted to the handheld controller the stabilizing side member spans the handheld controller from the first side to the second side. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The harness assembly of claim 1, wherein the strap of claim 1 is structured to conform to at least three sides of an asymmetrically shaped handheld controller. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The harness assembly of claim 1, wherein the strap of claim 1 comprises at least two straps, at least one of which is flexible. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The harness assembly of claim 1, further comprising a headlight and a taillight. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The harness assembly of claim 1, further comprising an oblong aperture on the strap sized to allow access through the strap to a thumb control on the handheld controller. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The harness assembly of claim 1, further comprising a stabilizing side member that secures an accessory to the strap. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The harness assembly of claim 1, further comprising a horn or bell mount or a mirror mount. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The harness assembly of claim 1, further comprising rings or other projections on the strap that function as finger grips. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The harness assembly of claim 1, wherein the connector releasably secures the strap about the handheld controller. ### Claim 10 A handheld controller and harness assembly for securing accessories to the handheld controller, the handheld controller and harness assembly comprising: (a) a strap structured to conform to at least three sides of an asymmetrically shaped handheld controller and perforated along its length; (b) an oblong aperture on the strap sized to allow access through the strap to a camera on the handheld controller; (b) at least one connector that cooperates with a perforation in the strap to secure the strap about the handheld controller; and (c) a wireless module inside the handheld controller, the wireless module configured to wirelessly communicate with an electronic personal mobility device (EPMD); further comprising a stabilizing side member that connects to a first perforation on a first portion of the strap that corresponds to a first side of the handheld controller and connects to a second perforation on a second portion of the strap that corresponds to a second side of the handheld controller, wherein after the strap is fitted to the handheld controller the stabilizing side member spans the handheld controller from the first side to the second side. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The handheld controller and harness assembly of claim 10, wherein the strap of claim 10 comprises at least two straps, at least one of which is flexible. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The handheld controller and harness assembly of claim 10, wherein the handheld controller further comprises a display and a speaker. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The handheld controller and harness assembly of claim 12, wherein the speaker is a wireless headphone, earphone, or head-mounted audio device wirelessly coupled to the handheld controller. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The handheld controller and harness assembly of claim 12, wherein the speaker is configured to operate as a horn or a bell. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The handheld controller and harness assembly of claim 10, further comprising a taillight that emits light in the rearward direction of the handheld controller, wherein the taillight is protruding from the rear of the handheld controller or mounted on a taillight mount on the strap. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The handheld controller and harness assembly of claim 15, a taillight mount on the strap; wherein the strap is adjustable in length or tightness about the handheld controller to secure the taillight mount in a rearward position on the handheld controller; and wherein the taillight protruding from the rear of the handheld controller or mounted on a taillight mount on the strap is mounted on the taillight mount on the strap. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The handheld controller and harness assembly of claim 15, wherein the taillight is configured to operate as a brake light of the EPMD. ### Claim 18 A kit for securing accessories to a handheld controller, the kit comprising: (a) at least one flexible strap that is perforated along its length, including an oblong aperture sized to allow access through the at least one strap to a thumb control on the handheld controller; (b) at least one connector that cooperates with a perforation in the at least one flexible strap to secure the at least one flexible strap about the handheld controller; (c) a headlight assembly; and (d) a taillight assembly; wherein the flexible strap is adjustable in length or tightness about the handheld controller to secure the headlight assembly in a forward position and the taillight assembly in a rearward position on the handheld controller; further comprising a stabilizing side member that connects to a first perforation on a first portion of the flexible strap that corresponds to a first side of the handheld controller and connects to a second perforation on a second portion of the flexible strap that corresponds to a second side of the handheld controller, wherein after the flexible strap is fitted to the handheld controller the stabilizing side member spans the handheld controller from the first side to the second side. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The kit of claim 18, further comprising a horn or bell mount and/or a mirror mount. ### Claim 20 A harness assembly for securing accessories to a handheld controller, the harness assembly comprising: (a) a flexible strap structured to conform to at least three sides of an asymmetrically shaped handheld controller and perforated along its length; (b) an oblong aperture on the flexible strap sized to allow access through the strap to a thumb control on the handheld controller; (c) at least one connector that cooperates with a perforation in the flexible strap to secure the flexible strap about the handheld controller; (d) a headlight mount on the flexible strap; and (e) a taillight mount on the flexible strap; wherein the flexible strap is adjustable in length or tightness about the handheld controller to secure the headlight mount in a forward position and the taillight mount in a rearward position on the handheld controller; further comprising a stabilizing side member that connects to a first perforation on a first portion of the flexible strap that corresponds to a first side of the handheld controller and connects to a second perforation on a second portion of the flexible strap that corresponds to a second side of the handheld controller, wherein after the flexible strap is fitted to the handheld controller the stabilizing side member spans the handheld controller from the first side to the second side. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1, 20) The harness assembly of claim 20, wherein the flexible strap of claim 1 comprises at least two straps, at least one of which is flexible. ### Claim 22 (depends on 20) The harness assembly of claim 20, further comprising a headlight and a taillight. ### Claim 23 (depends on 20) The harness assembly of claim 20, further comprising a stabilizing side member that secures an accessory to the flexible strap. ### Claim 24 (depends on 20) The harness assembly of claim 20, further comprising a horn or bell mount or a mirror mount. ### Claim 25 (depends on 20) The harness assembly of claim 20, further comprising rings or other projections on the flexible strap that function as finger grips. ### Claim 26 (depends on 20) The harness assembly of claim 20, wherein the connector releasably secures the flexible strap about the handheld controller.