Spherical or ovoid robotic vacuum
US9532688B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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