Gel grip controller
AssigneeIntec, Inc.
InventorsSaied Hussaini, Marc Iacovelli
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a controller having a gel-gripping surface for engagement with a user's hand. The controller includes a housing having a plurality of operation members logistically positioned for manipulation by a user's hand. A handle portion adapted to be grasped by the hand of a user includes a deformable gel-grip extending over a substantial portion of the handle. The gel grip includes a flexible external exposed surface containing a semi-liquid flowable material within a cavity portion of the gel-grip. Such an arrangement provides a multi-directional deforming gripping surface with a comfortable feel.
Claims19
A video game controller comprising:
- a housing having a plurality of operation members logistically positioned for manipulation by a user said housing having a gripping area;
- at least one handle portion adapted to be grasped by a hand of a user;
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- an integrated deformable gel-grip extending over a substantial portion of said handle portion and being positively connected thereto through a substantially rigid structural retaining member, said gel grip including a flexible external exposed surface containing said semi-liquid flowable material within a closed cavity portion of said gel-grip thereby providing a multi-directional deformation of said flexible external exposed surface.
A video game controller comprising:
- a housing having a plurality of operation members logistically positioned for manipulation by a user said hand held body having a gripping area;
- at least one handle portion adapted to be grasped by a hand of a user;
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- a deformable gel-grip extending over a substantial portion of said handle, said gel grip including a flexible external exposed surface containing said semi-liquid flowable material within a closed cavity portion of said gel-grip thereby providing a multi-directional deformation of said flexible external exposed surface;
- wherein said gel grip further includes a semi rigid retaining flange extending along at least a portion of a periphery of said gel-grip, said semi-rigid retaining flange being directly secured to said hand held body thereby securing said gel grip to said controller.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.