Intelligent caster system with occupancy detection and optional solar panel for use with a furniture component

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9969216
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15212915

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The present disclosure relates to an electronic caster system for use with a furniture component. The system may have a caster with a body portion, a wheel supported for rolling movement relative to the body portion, and a neck portion. The neck portion may be adapted to be operably coupled to the furniture component to enable swiveling movement of the body portion. A processor may be provided which is supported on the caster. A sensing component may also be included which is carried on the caster for sensing a condition affecting the caster, and generating an output signal in accordance with the sensed condition to the processor.

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TOME INC646 ACADEMY FERNDALE MI 48220

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Baldini, Massimo Beverly Hills, US 19 555
Barch, Eric Christopher Oxford, US 1 6
Danne, Philip J Royal Oak, US 10 144
Sigal, Jacob R Ferndale, US 31 612
Suzuki, Kent Oakland, US 17 432

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