Pet toy launching system and method for use with mobile devices
US9545082B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/021
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pet toy launching system for use with mobile devices includes a ball launcher, a dog-wearable sensing apparatus, a ball or other projectile, a mobile device, and one or more sensors. Each of the ball launcher, the dog-wearable sensing apparatus, and the ball or other projectile includes a transmitter. Each sensor is disposed in, and is electrically connected to the transmitter in, one of the ball launcher, the dog-wearable sensing apparatus, and/or the ball. The mobile device communicates with at least one of the ball launcher, the dog-wearable sensing apparatus, and/or the ball. The application software program presents a user interface, to a user, such that a game may be carried out, via the application software program, when the dog-wearable sensing apparatus is worn by a dog and the ball launcher is utilized to launch the ball or other projectile for the dog to retrieve.
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