Patent · US Expired

Toy that senses obstacles to activate sound and turning

US6171172A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1999
Grant dateJan 9, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H11/12
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy that can move around an object. The toy includes a drive mechanism that can move a housing in either a first direction or a second direction. The toy also includes a sensor that can be used to remotely sense an object. The sensor and drive mechanisms are coupled to a controller that can change the direction of the housing when the object is remotely sensed through the sensor.

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