Patents by Inventor Carl S. Jeffrey
Carl S. Jeffrey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11833415Abstract: 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: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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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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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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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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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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Publication number: 20200016485Abstract: 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 fmgers 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Duncan IRONMONGER, Carl S. JEFFREY
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Publication number: 20190255431Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: 10350490Abstract: The invention provides a controller and an actuator for mounting to a controller, enables a user with access to a plurality (two or more) of control functions from a single actuator. In particular, the present disclosure provides an actuator which in normal use is hidden from view for example, but not limited to, by being mounted to the rear of a controller. It is therefore desirable that the actuator can be readily found by touch and that the user can readily find a desired control function. The actuator comprises a plurality of distinct or distinguishable degrees of freedom of movement, when mounted to the controller, the actuator requires specific actuation gestures, manipulations or actions to activate a desired one of a plurality of control functions associated with the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20190176033Abstract: 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: August 4, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: 10220308Abstract: 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: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20180140943Abstract: The invention provides a controller and an actuator for mounting to a controller, enables a user with access to a plurality (two or more) of control functions from a single actuator. In particular, the present disclosure provides an actuator which in normal use is hidden from view for example, but not limited to, by being mounted to the rear of a controller. It is therefore desirable that the actuator can be readily found by touch and that the user can readily find a desired control function. The actuator comprises a plurality of distinct or distinguishable degrees of freedom of movement, when mounted to the controller, the actuator requires specific actuation gestures, manipulations or actions to activate a desired one of a plurality of control functions associated with the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20170151494Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20160346682Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: D780180Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: D780759Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: D780760Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
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Patent number: D794027Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey