System and method for animating a plant
US12156499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M11/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and method that support and animate a plant disposed in an inner plant pot having an underside including a pivoting magnet plate atop a waterproof interface relative to an outer plant pot lower housing. A follower magnet is mounted using a cam follower positioned below the waterproof interface for magnetic attraction with the pivoting magnet plate above. An electronic processor control module instantiates movement of the inner plant pot relative to the outer plant pot assembly via a single motor actuator, and a plurality of sensors in communication with the electronic processor control module collect data by the plurality of sensors upon the user touching the plant, among other inputs for interactive features, responses, gameplay, and the like.
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