Video game controller attachment apparatus
US8568233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/837
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to some embodiments of the invention, a controller attachment apparatus is provided, comprising: a handle portion configured to accept and hold a controller; and an attachment portion affixed to the handle portion such that it allows a covering to be diposed over the handle portion once the controller is placed into the handle portion. For such an embodiment, the attachment portion may be in the shape of a sporting good or a weapon. For example, with respect to sporting goods, the attachment portion may take the shape of a tennis racket, paddle tennis racket, golf club, baseball bat, hockey stick, lacrosse stick, or fishing rod. Alternatively, with respect to weapons, the head portion may take the shape of a sword, dagger, blade, a light saber, a gun, or a phaser.
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