Apparatus and methods for semi-autonomous cleaning of surfaces
US11844474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2201/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus includes a frame, a drive assembly supported by the frame, an electronic system supported by the frame, and a cleaning assembly coupled to the frame. The drive assembly is configured to move the frame along a surface. The cleaning assembly is configured to engage the surface to transfer detritus from the surface to a storage volume supported by the frame. The electronic system has at least a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to define a path along which the drive assembly travels and is configured to redefined a path along which the drive assembly travels based on at least one signal received from at least one sensor.
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