Patents Assigned to Ironburg Inventions Limited
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Patent number: 11013986Abstract: The invention provides an improved controller (10) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (10) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller (1). Additionally, the controller of the invention (10) may comprise the same controls (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) as a conventional controller (1). The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises four additional controls (11 A, 11 B, 11 C, 11 D) located on the rear of the controller (10) in a position to be operated by the middle fingers of a user (12). The additional controllers (11 A, 11 B, 11 C, 11 D) may be paddle levers comprising an attachment mechanism which does not require any tools for the attachment of the paddle levers to the controller (10) or the removal of the paddle levers from the controller (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: 10967252Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a games controller for controlling electronic games, input device for a computer program and a trigger mechanism therefor. The trigger mechanism comprises a trigger body having a plurality of walls defining an internal chamber. The plurality of walls include a base wall and an orifice defined in the base wall. A detent is detachably mounted on the trigger body. The detent is at least partially received in the orifice and the detent is rotatable with respect to the trigger body. The detent comprises at least one abutment surface which is eccentrically arranged with respect to the rotational axis of the detent.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: 10940386Abstract: The invention provides an improved controller (10) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (10) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands. Additionally, the controller of the invention (10) may comprise a plurality of controls located on the front and top of the controller. The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises an actuator mounted to one of the plurality of controls located on the front of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20210060419Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for supplying user inputs to a computer program, a games controller and an actuator mounted to a controller. The apparatus comprises a case having a first part and a second part. Each of the first and second parts comprise one or more controls. One of the first and second parts comprises a sensor for determining the position of the first part relative to the second part, wherein the position of the first part relative to the second part provides an input control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20210060420Abstract: A game controller for controlling electronic games includes a controller chassis and an actuator system including: an actuator body pivotally mounted to the controller chassis; a strike plate coupled to the actuator body; a trigger adjustment system having an arm; and an actuator adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within said arm. A portion of the actuator adjustment control screw may engage with a portion of the strike plate and the portion of the actuator adjustment control screw creates an end stop to limit movement of the actuator body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Publication number: 20200398153Abstract: The invention provides an improved controller (110) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (110) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller (1). The controller of the invention (110) may comprise a plurality of controls (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 107C, 108, 109) on the front and top of the controller (110). The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises at least one additional controls (120, 122 located on the side walls of the controller (110) in a position to be operated by the index fingers of a user (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
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Patent number: 10870051Abstract: The invention provides an improved controller (10) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (10) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller (1). Additionally, the controller of the invention (10) may comprise the same controls (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) as a conventional controller (1). The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises two additional controls (11A, 11B, 11C, 11D) located on the rear of the controller (10) in a position to be operated by the middle fingers of a user (12). The additional controllers (11A, 11B, 11C, 11D) may be paddle levers and may replicate the functions of one or more of the controls (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) located on the front or top of the controller (10).Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 10857454Abstract: A game controller for controlling electronic games includes a controller chassis and an actuator system including: an actuator body pivotally mounted to the controller chassis; a strike plate coupled to the actuator body; a trigger adjustment system having an arm; and an actuator adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within said arm. A portion of the actuator adjustment control screw may engage with a portion of the strike plate and the portion of the actuator adjustment control screw creates an end stop to limit movement of the actuator body.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 10843069Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for supplying user inputs to a computer program, a games controller and an actuator mounted to a controller. The apparatus comprises a case having a first part and a second part. Each of the first and second parts comprise one or more controls. One of the first and second parts comprises a sensor for determining the position of the first part relative to the second part, wherein the position of the first part relative to the second part provides an input control device.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20200206608Abstract: A game controller for controlling electronic games comprising a controller chassis and an actuator system including: an actuator body pivotally mounted to the controller chassis; a strike plate coupled to the actuator body; a trigger adjustment system having an arm; and an actuator adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within said arm. A portion of the actuator adjustment control screw may engage with a portion of the strike plate and said portion of the actuator adjustment control screw creates an end stop to limit movement of the actuator body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 10596453Abstract: A hand held controller for a games console comprising an outer case, a plurality of controls located on a front end and/or top of the controller, at least one additional control located on a back of the controller, a control unit for controlling a mode of operation of the controller and at least one magnetic sensor in communication with the control unit. The control unit is configured to receive a signal from the at least one magnetic sensor in dependence upon a magnetic field being detected by the at least one magnetic sensor and the control unit is configured to determine a mode of operation of the controller in dependence upon the signal received from the at least one magnetic sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: 10576386Abstract: The invention provides an improved controller (10) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (10) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands. Additionally, the controller of the invention (10) may comprise a plurality of controls located on the front and top of the controller. The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises at least one additional control (11 A, 11 B) located on the rear of the controller (10) in a position to be operated by the middle fingers of a user (12). The additional control (11 A, 11 B) may be a paddle lever and may replicate the function of either one of two of the controls located on the front or top of the controller (10).Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20200038747Abstract: A hand held controller for a games console comprising an outer case and at least one control located on the controller. The controller is shaped to be held in at least one hand of a user such that the at least one control is operable by the user. The at least one control extends through an aperture provided in the outer case, and wherein the controller comprises a removable buffer mounted within the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 10441881Abstract: A hand held controller for a games console comprising an outer case and at least one control located on the controller. The controller is shaped to be held in at least one hand of a user such that the at least one control is operable by the user. The at least one control extends through an aperture provided in the outer case, and wherein the controller comprises a removable buffer mounted within the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 10427036Abstract: The invention provides an improved controller (10) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (10) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands. Additionally, the controller of the invention (10) may comprise a plurality of controls located on the front and top of the controller. The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises at least one additional control (11A, 11B) located on the rear of the controller (10) in a position to be operated by the middle fingers of a user (12). The additional control (11A, 11B) may be a paddle lever and may replicate the function of either one of two of the controls located on the front or top of the controller (10).Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: D881125Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
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Patent number: D881282Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
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Patent number: D881283Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
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Patent number: D889549Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
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Patent number: D889550Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker