Touch-responsive self-powered carrier and plush figure
US6027395A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H17/395
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A self-powered carrier includes a seat within a cockpit and a quartet of rolling wheels each supported by downwardly extending wheel supports. A battery pack and motor drive supported within the carrier are operative in response to a motion sensing switch to activate the drive motor and produce rotational power which is coupled to the front two supporting wheels to move the carrier forward. The seat is pivotally supported within the cockpit and is configured to receive a plush figure straddling the seat and having its legs secured by fabric attachment pads. A timer within the battery power circuit interrupts operation of the motor following each activation and a predetermined time interval.
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