Patents by Inventor Duncan Ironmonger

Duncan Ironmonger 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).

  • Publication number: 20240131421
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Publication number: 20240075382
    Abstract: The invention provides an input apparatus (110) for a computer comprising an outer case (114) having a front face (F), a top face (T) and opposing side walls. The apparatus (110) comprises at least one control located on the top face (T) of the apparatus (110). The apparatus (110) is shaped to be held in both hands of a user such that the user's index fingers are positioned to operate the at least one control located on the top (T) of the apparatus (110). The at least one control comprising an actuator (101, 106), a first sensor (132), and a second sensor (130). The actuator (101, 106) comprises an actuator body (106B) and a detection target (134) mounted thereto. The actuator body (106B) extends through an opening in the outer case (114). The detection target (134) is detectable by the second sensor (130). The actuator (101, 106) comprises an actuator control mechanism (TC) having at least two configurations for controlling movement of the actuator (101, 106) relative to the outer case (114).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Matthew Hooper
  • Publication number: 20240066393
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Publication number: 20240033617
    Abstract: An improved controller for a game console that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller, which has controls on the front operable by the thumbs, and has two additional controls located on the back in positions to be operated by the middle finger of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Patent number: 11872478
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Publication number: 20240001224
    Abstract: 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 control (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: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Sunil Daddar, Matthew Hooper
  • Patent number: 11833417
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Patent number: 11833415
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl S. Jeffrey
  • Patent number: 11806613
    Abstract: An improved controller for a game console that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller, which has controls on the front operable by the thumbs, and has two additional controls located on the back in positions to be operated by the middle fingers of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Publication number: 20230285849
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Patent number: 11731040
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey
  • Publication number: 20230233948
    Abstract: 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, 11C, 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, 11C, 11 D) 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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Sunil Daddar
  • Publication number: 20230149803
    Abstract: The invention provides an input apparatus (110) for a computer. The input apparatus (110) comprises an outer case having a plurality of faces. A plurality of physical controls (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 107C, 108, 109) are located on one or more of the plurality of faces of the outer case for generating signals to control a computer application. The input apparatus (110) comprises microcontroller (150) configured to receive a first signal from a user input device (540) in communication with the input apparatus (110) in order to identify the input apparatus (110). The microcontroller (150) is configured to receive an input signal (550) from the user input device (540). The microcontroller (150) is further configured to translate the input signal (550) from the user input device (540) into a control function for the computer application and send a control signal (522) for the control function to the computer application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey
  • Publication number: 20230094738
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey
  • Patent number: 11547933
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Patent number: 11524225
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey
  • Patent number: 11504611
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.
    Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Patent number: 11484785
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Limited
    Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
  • Publication number: 20220241681
    Abstract: 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. The controller of the invention (10) may comprise a plurality of controls (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) on the front (F) and top (T) of the controller (10). The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises at least one additional control (18) providing a distal input control device having an interface located in one of a plurality of faces of the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Carl Jeffrey, Duncan Ironmonger
  • Patent number: D983269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Sunil Daddar, Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey