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).
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Patent number: 11504611Abstract: 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: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.Inventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 11484785Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
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Publication number: 20220241681Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Carl Jeffrey, Duncan Ironmonger
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Publication number: 20220161130Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 11278797Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Publication number: 20220001275Abstract: 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: September 22, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Publication number: 20210370165Abstract: 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: August 4, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
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Patent number: 11185766Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Publication number: 20210362044Abstract: 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: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 11110345Abstract: 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: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Simon Burgess, Duncan Ironmonger
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Patent number: 11103775Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl Jeffrey, Michael Parker
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Publication number: 20210170271Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Ironburg Inventions LimitedInventors: Duncan Ironmonger, Carl 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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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: 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: 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: 20210046381Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: Ironburg Inventions Ltd.Inventors: 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