Patent ID: 7762553
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A cover for a video game controller having a left-hand lobe, right-hand lobe, and central portion with opposing thumb controls, comprising: a holster formed of three overlying layers including a vinyl faux leather exterior layer, a padded middle layer and an inner vinyl gripping layer, said holster being defined by opposing lobes for seating said left-hand and right-hand lobes of said controller; a central strap formed integrally with said holster and extending upward between the opposing lobes thereof, wrapping up across the central section of the controller and overtop; opposing hook and loop fastening pads, one mounted on the distal backside of said strap and one on the backside of the holster for securing said strap around said controller; a stretch fabric inset fully interrupting said strap to impart a degree of lengthwise resiliency; a pair of gussets interrupting the backside of said holster, each said gusset comprising a triangular stretch-fabric section sewn into a triangular cutout in the rear of the controller cover between said central strap and said lobes; whereby said controller cover is affixed to said controller in a taut form-fitting configuration by seating the controller in the holster and pulling the strap up and around back, pulling taut, and pushing the strap against the controller.