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US 4687200

How the Nintendo D-Pad Works

A mechanical switch design that allows a user to control directional movement in video games using a single, tilting thumb-operated button.

Statusexpired

Granted1987

Expires2005

Claims13

Forward citations129

Prior art14

AssigneeNintendo Co Ltd

InventorsIchiro Shirai

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