US 12,251,626 B2
Thumb actuated gaming controller and methods of use
Hardy Travis Crittenden, Cumming, GA (US)
Assigned to Junk Food Custom Arcades, LLC., Alpharetta, GA (US)
Filed by Junk Food Custom Arcades, LLC., Alpharetta, GA (US)
Filed on Jun. 17, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/745,870.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/521,632, filed on Jun. 16, 2023.
Prior Publication US 2024/0416225 A1, Dec. 19, 2024
Int. Cl. A63F 13/24 (2014.01)
CPC A63F 13/24 (2014.09) 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A gaming controller assembly comprising:
a housing containing a power supply, a processor, a gaming device interface, a memory, and an at least one printed circuit board configured to receive at least a first circuit component, a second circuit component, and a third circuit component;
said housing comprising at least a controller top casing having a plurality of apertures corresponding to at least said first, second, and third circuit components, said controller top casing having a left portion and a right portion;
an at least one right-handed control protruding through an at least one of said plurality of apertures on said right portion and installed thereon said first circuit component;
an at least one left-handed control protruding through an at least one of said plurality of apertures on said left portion and installed thereon said second circuit component;
an at least one thumb actuator of said right portion or said left portion, the thumb actuator comprising:
a stem having a first end and a second end;
a joystick assembly having a pivot connected to said stem at said first end opposite a connection to said third circuit component;
a substantially spherical-domed handle having a connection with said stem at said second end;
wherein said substantially spherical-domed handle is configured to partially protrude said controller top casing through one of said plurality of apertures.