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Spherical or ovoid robotic vacuum

US9532688B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2015
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L2201/04
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A spherical or ovoid design for a robotic vacuum in which the housing of the vacuum also serves as the means by which the device moves. Steering of the device is controlled by adjusting the center of gravity within the housing. Perforations in the housing allow debris to be vacuumed into the device.

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