Exhibit L:

Exemplary Infringement of U.S. 

Patent No. 11,185,766 by Xbox 

One Controller with “Smart 

Trigger”

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Claim 1 of US 11,185,766

An apparatus for providing a user 

input to a computer program for 

controlling the computer program, the 

apparatus comprising: 

To the extent the preamble is limiting, the Battle Beavers products include this feature. 

The XBOX One with Smart Triggers is an apparatus that provides user input to a computer program 

for controlling the computer program. 

For example, the Smart Triggers provide an “input” for computer programs, such as “shooter games” 

including “Halo.” https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggersbumpers

Apparatus 

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An outer case; The XBOX One S controller includes an outer case. 

Outer case

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At least one depressible trigger 

pivotally mounted to the apparatus 

and biased to a resting position when 

the depressible trigger is not 

activated, 

The controller includes at least one depressible trigger mounted to the apparatus, where the 

Trigger is biased to a resting position when not actviated. 

Depressible 

trigger

Depressible 

trigger

Depressible 

trigger

Spring 

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the depressible trigger having an 

outer surface configured for 

engagement during operation and 

extending outside the outer case, and 

an inner surface opposite the outer 

surface, wherein the inner surface 

defines a travel path in response to 

an activation of the depressible 

trigger, and

The trigger includes an outer surface configured to engagement during operation and extending 

outside of the outer case. 

The trigger includes an inner surface opposite the outer surface, the inner surface defines a travel 

path in response to activation of the trigger. 

Depressible 

trigger

Outer case

Outer surface for 

engagement outside of 

case

Depressible 

trigger

Inner 

surface 

Travel path 

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A mechanism extending from a plane 

different from the plane of the travel 

path into a void behind the inner 

surface of the depressible trigger, 

wherein the void is defined by the 

outer case, the mechanism 

configured to adjust a length of the 

travel path of the depressible trigger. 

Triggers include a mechanism that adjusts a range of motion of the trigger. The Smart Trigger 

modifies the as-manufactured travel path of the trigger to “remove” travel time to actuate the 

button, i.e., shortens or adjusts the range of motion of the trigger. 

Depressible 

trigger

Smart Trigger positioned to 

manually adjust original 

trigger motion range 

Travel path 

Void

Case

Plane Smart Trigger 

Travel path extends from 

plane 

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Dependent Claims of Claim 1

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein 

the mechanism is manually 

adjustable by a user to adjust a range 

of motion of the depressible trigger 

from a first range of motion to a 

second range of motion.

The Smart Trigger mechanism is manually adjustable by changing the amount of adhesive in order to 

allow adjust the range of motion of the trigger, from a first range (e.g., Smart Trigger) to a second 

range (e.g., Racer Trigger). 

Options for trigger modifications include “Smart Trigger” and “Racer Trigger,” where the Racer 

Trigger allows 50% of the original trigger movement. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/builder/63

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7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein 

the computer program is a game 

program.

The XBOX One controller provides inputs for game programs, such as Halo. 

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9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein 

the apparatus comprises a game 

controller configured to operate with a 

computing device.

The XBOX One is a game controller that operates with a computing device to provide inputs. 

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Dependent Claim of Dependent 

Claim 2

6. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein 

adjustment of the range of motion of 

the depressible trigger comprises 

adjustment of an ending position of 

the depressible trigger after 

depression by a user.

The Smart Trigger replaces the original manufactured end point and add a new ending position for 

the trigger. 

Smart Trigger defines new ending 

position for range of motion 

Trigger abuts against 

Smart Trigger

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Dependent Claims of Dependent 

Claim 9

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein 

the computing device comprises a

video gaming console.

The XBOX Controller interacts with an XBOX, which is a video gaming console. 

11. The apparatus of claim 9, further

comprising:

A second depressible trigger pivotally 

mounted to the apparatus and biased 

to a second resting position when the 

second depressible trigger is not 

activated, 

The XBOX One Controller includes two triggers and can include two Smart Triggers (left and right). 

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As with the first trigger, the second trigger is pivotably mounted and biased to a second resting 

position. 

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Depressible 

trigger

Depressible 

trigger

Depressible 

trigger

Spring 

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the second depressible trigger having 

an outer surface configured for 

engagement during operation and 

extending outside the outer case, and 

an inner surface opposite the outer 

surface, wherein the inner surface 

defines a second travel path in 

response to an activation of the 

second depressible trigger, and

The second trigger is similar to the first trigger and incudes an outer surface configured for 

engagement and extending outside the outer case and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. 

The inner surface defining a second travel path in response to an activation of the second trigger. the 

first surface, the second surface configured to move into a volume defined by the outer case when 

the trigger is depressed. 

Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

moves into volume 

defined by outer case

Outer case

Outer case

Travel path

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A second mechanism extending from 

a plane different from the plane of the 

second travel path into a second void 

behind the inner surface of the 

second depressible trigger, wherein 

the second void is defined by the 

outer case, the second mechanism 

configured to adjust a length of the 

second travel path of the second 

depressible trigger.

The Smart Trigger adjusts a length of a travel path for the second trigger. The Smart Trigger modifies 

the as-manufactured travel path of the trigger to “remove” travel time to actuate the button, i.e., 

shortens or adjusts the range of motion of the trigger. 

Travel path 

plane 

Depressible 

trigger

Smart Trigger positioned to 

manually adjust original 

trigger motion range 

Travel path 

Void

Case

Plane Smart Trigger 

extends from 

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Claim 12 of US 11,185,766

A trigger stop for use in an apparatus 

for supplying user inputs to a 

computer program for controlling the 

computer program, the trigger stop 

comprising:

To the extent the preamble is limiting, the Smart Trigger for the XBOX One controller is a trigger stop 

for use in an apparatus for supplying user inputs for controlling a computer program. The Smart 

Trigger is configured to adjust a range of motion of a depressible trigger. 

For example, the Smart Triggers provide an “input” for computer programs, such as “shooter games” 

including “Halo.” https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggersbumpers

Apparatus 

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The Smart Trigger “internally converts the linear trigger into a button. Removes the progressive ramp 

up, and as the shortest and lightest trigger pull available.” In other words, the Smart Trigger 

manually adjusts the depressible range (linear travel) of the trigger. 

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A stop mechanism configured to 

adjust a range of motion of a 

depressible trigger of the apparatus,

The Smart Trigger is positioned within a pathway of the trigger to “remove” travel time to actuate 

the button, i.e., adjusts a range of motion by adding a stop within the travel path. 

Trigger stop positioned in a 

pathway of trigger to change the 

range of motion 

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Wherein the depressible trigger 

comprises: A first surface located 

outside an outer case of the 

apparatus, the first surface configured 

to provide an engagement surface for 

the user to activate the depressible 

trigger, and

The trigger includes a first surface located outside of the case, the first surface configured to provide 

an engagement surface for the user to activate the trigger. 

Depressible trigger

Outer case

First surface 

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A second surface opposite the first 

surface, the second surface 

configured to define a pathway in a 

volume defined by the outer case 

when the trigger is activated, wherein 

the stop mechanism is disposed 

within the volume defined by the 

outer case of the apparatus, and 

The trigger includes a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface configured to 

define a pathway in a volume defined by the outer case, where the stop mechanism is disposed 

within the volume defined by the outer case. 

Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

defines pathway

Outer case

Outer case

Volume 

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Wherein the stop mechanism extends 

into the pathway of the second 

surface along plane different from the 

plane of the pathway to adjust the 

range of motion of the depressible 

trigger. 

The Smart Trigger extends into the pathway at a different location to shorten/adjust the range of 

motion of the trigger. 

Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

defines pathway

Outer case

Outer case

Smart Trigger 

positioned in 

pathway to 

adjust motion 

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Dependent Claims of Claim 12

13. The trigger stop of claim 12,

wherein a position of the trigger stop 

is manually adjustable by the trigger 

stop to define at least a first and 

second range of motion of the 

depressible trigger.

The Smart Trigger mechanism is manually adjustable by changing the amount of adhesive in order to 

allow adjust the range of motion of the trigger, from a first range (e.g., Smart Trigger) to a second 

range (e.g., Racer Trigger). 

Options for trigger modifications include “Smart Trigger” and “Racer Trigger,” where the Racer 

Trigger allows 50% of the original trigger movement. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/builder/63

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14. The trigger stop of claim 12,

wherein the computer program is a

game program.

The XBOX One controller provides inputs for game programs, such as Halo. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggers-bumpers

15. The trigger stop of claim 12,

wherein the apparatus comprises a

game controller configured to operate

with a computing device.

The XBOX One controller provides inputs for game programs, such as Halo. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggers-bumpers

Dependent Claim of Dependent 

Claim 15

16. The trigger stop of claim 15,

wherein the computing device

comprises a game console.

The XBOX Controller interacts with an XBOX, which is a video gaming console.

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Claim 17 of US 11,185,766

A game controlled for controlling an 

electronic game, the game controller 

comprising: 

To the extent the preamble is limiting, the Battle Beavers products include this feature. 

The XBOX One S Pro is a game controller that controls an electronic game 

For example, the Smart Triggers provide an “input” for electronic games, such as “shooter games” 

including “Halo.” https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggersbumpers

Game 

controller 

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A housing;

The XBOX One S controller includes a housing 

A pivoting trigger at least partially 

disposed within the housing, the 

trigger comprising a first surface 

configured to be engaged by a user 

to depress the trigger and a second 

surface opposite the first surface, the 

second surface defining a pathway 

when the trigger is depressed; 

The XBOX controller includes a pivoting trigger at least partially disposed within the housing and 

includes a first surface configured to be engaged by a user to depress the at least one trigger. 

housing

Depressible trigger

housing

First surface 

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The trigger includes a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface defining a 

pathway when the at least one trigger is depressed. 

Electrical circuitry contained within 

the housing, wherein the trigger is in 

operational association with the 

electrical circuitry such that 

depression of the trigger causes 

electrical outputs of the electrical 

circuitry to control operation of the 

electronic game; and 

The controller includes electrical circuitry contained within the housing. The trigger is in operational 

association with the electrical circuitry such that depression of the trigger causes electrical outputs to 

the electrical circuitry to control operation of the electronic game. The Smart Trigger includes a 

switch coupled to a PCB (e.g., electrical circuitry), where the switch is controlled by depression of the 

trigger and generates “inputs” to the PCB, which manipulates an electrical signal or output from the 

PCB to control the electronic games. 

For example, the Smart Triggers provide an “input” for electronic games”. 

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Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

defines a pathway

pathway

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A trigger stop disposed within the 

housing in the pathway of the second 

surface of the trigger, the trigger stop 

disposed along plane different from 

the plane of the pathway, the trigger 

stop configured to change a range of 

depressible motion of the trigger. 

The Smart Trigger is a trigger stop disposed within the housing in the pathway of the trigger and is 

disposed along a plane different from the plane of the plane of the pathway. The Smart Trigger is 

configured to change a range of depressible motion of the trigger. 

Depressible 

trigger

Electrical circuitry controlled by 

depression of trigger that 

manipulates electrical outputs of 

the circuity 

Housing

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The Smart Trigger modifies the as-manufactured travel path of the trigger to “remove” travel to time 

actuate the button, i.e., shortens or adjusts the range of motion of the trigger. The Smart Trigger is 

positioned within the outer case of the apparatus. 

Depressible 

trigger

Pathway

Smart Trigger positioned in 

pathway to change a range 

of depressible motion and 

arranged in different plane 

from plane of pathway 

Travel path 

plane 

Smart Trigger plane

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Dependent Claim of Claim 17

18. The game controller of claim 17,

wherein the trigger stop is manually 

adjustable by a user to adjust the 

depressible range of motion of the 

trigger from a first range of motion to 

a second range of motion.

The location of the stop is manually adjustable as Battle Beavers controls and can vary the height of 

the stop, such as by adding more or less adhesive, to change the allowable linear range of the trigger. 

Options for trigger modifications include “Smart Trigger” and “Racer Trigger,” where the Racer 

Trigger allows 50% of the original trigger movement. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/builder/63

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