Patents by Inventor John Downer

John Downer 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).

  • Joystick controller with put-and-stay capability
    Patent number: 7544905
    Abstract: A joystick controller comprises an operating rod (12) mounted for pivotal movement relative to a housing (14) so as to effect movement of a sensor element for providing an output signal indicative of a degree of pivotal movement of the operating rod (12). The joystick also includes at least one friction pad (20a, 20b) mounted to the operating rod (12) for providing a fictional resistance to movement of the operating rod (12) relative to the housing (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Penny & Giles Controls Limited
    Inventor: John Downer
  • Joystick controller with put-and-stay capability
    Publication number: 20070163861
    Abstract: A joystick controller comprises an operating rod (12) mounted for pivotal movement relative to a housing (14) so as to effect movement of a sensor element for providing an output signal indicative of a degree of pivotal movement of the operating rod (12). The joystick also includes at least one friction pad (20a, 20b) mounted to the operating rod (12) for providing a fictional resistance to movement of the operating rod (12) relative to the housing (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventor: John Downer