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Tigard, OR, United States of America

Thrustmaster, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 26

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,481

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Frank M Bouton (12 out of 15 patents)

Robert L Carter (9 out of 28 patents)

Gary L Moffett (6 out of 6 patents)

4. David W Reeves (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Christopher J Jensen (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Clarence A Hoffman (3 out of 3 patents)

7. David John Sayler (2 out of 58 patents)

8. Henry Young Chin (2 out of 59 patents)

9. I-Chiang Sun (2 out of 23 patents)

10. Lutz Kucher (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Sohrab Vossoughi (1 out of 47 patents)

12. Eric Young Park (1 out of 29 patents)

13. Lonnie D Milton (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Eric K Juve (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Robert L Church (1 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Two-Handed Controller

Video Game Controller

Joystick Design

Opto-Electric Sensing

Reconfigurable Controller

Flight Simulator

Throttle Controller

Video Game Foot Pedal

Graphical Reconfiguration

Analog Input

Interrupt Resistant Behavior

Panel Mount Switch

26 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D424045 - Two-handed dual-mode game controller (2000-05-02),

2. 5923317 - Two-handed controller for video games and simulations (1999-07-13),

3. D408394 - Two-handed controller for video games and simulations (1999-04-20),

4. 5838307 - Computer system with reconfigurable controller (1998-11-17),

5. 5718639 - Opto-electric golf club swing sensing system having vertically offset (1998-02-17),

6. 5611731 - Video pinball machine controller having an optical accelerometer for (1997-03-18),

7. 5610631 - Reconfigurable joystick controller recalibration (1997-03-11),

8. 5593350 - Video game card having interrupt resistant behavior (1997-01-14),

9. 5591082 - Side-mounted throttle and weapons controller for computer video games (1997-01-07),

10. 5551701 - Reconfigurable video game controller with graphical reconfiguration (1996-09-03),

11. D365620 - Opto-electric golf club swing sensing system (1995-12-26),

12. D365605 - Joystick with control buttons (1995-12-26),

13. D365604 - Side-mounted throttle and weapons controller for video games and flight (1995-12-26),

14. 5472205 - Opto-electric golf club swing sensing system and method (1995-12-05),

15. 5459487 - Video game/flight simulator controller with single analog input to (1995-10-17),

Company Overview

Thrustmaster, Inc. is a prominent developer and manufacturer of high-performance gaming peripherals, specializing in flight simulation and racing products. The company is known for its innovative controllers, steering wheels, and joysticks that enhance the gaming experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike. With a focus on precision and realism, Thrustmaster integrates advanced technology into its products, catering to a global audience of gamers and simulation fans. Headquartered in Tigard, Oregon, Thrustmaster continues to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

26 Patents

#3 in Tigard, OR

#136 in Oregon

#12,859 in US

#24,806 in the World

Tigard, OR, United States of America

Thrustmaster, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,481

22 inventors:

Frank M Bouton (12 out of 15 patents)

Robert L Carter (9 out of 28 patents)

Gary L Moffett (6 out of 6 patents)

4. David W Reeves (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Christopher J Jensen (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thrustmaster, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thrustmaster

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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