Simulated Animal

Abstract

A simulated animal is disclosed. The simulated animal may contain an internal device that allows the simulated animal to imitate the sounds and vibrations of an actual animal. The internal device may employ oscillators and weighted cones to imitate an animal, such as a cat and its purr. The simulated animal may be user adjustable, allowing the user to adjust volume, vibration intensity, heat levels, etc. Control of the animal may be through physical controls, such as switches, or wireless/remote controls.

1 . A simulated animal, comprising:
 an enclosure;   a filling within the enclosure; and   an internal device configured to simulate at least one aspect of an animal, wherein the internal device comprises a sound generating mechanism coupled with a mechanical vibration mechanism.   
   
   
       2 . The simulated animal of  claim 1 , wherein the internal device further comprises a timer communicatively connected to the sound generating mechanism coupled with the mechanical vibration mechanism, wherein the timer is configured to operate the sound generating mechanism coupled with the mechanical vibration mechanism for a predetermined amount of time. 
   
   
       3 . The simulated animal of  claim 2 , wherein the simulated animal further comprises an external control communicatively connected to the internal device, and wherein the predetermined amount of time is set by the external control. 
   
   
       4 . The simulated animal of  claim 1 , further comprising a motion detection component communicatively connected to the internal device. 
   
   
       5 . The simulated animal of  claim 4 , wherein the motion detection component is configured to transmit a signal to the internal device upon detection of motion, and wherein the internal device is further configured to activate at least one component responsive to the signal. 
   
   
       6 . The simulated animal of  claim 4 , wherein the internal device further comprises:
 a timer communicatively connected to the motion detection component and the sound generating mechanism coupled with the mechanical vibration mechanism,
 wherein the timer is configured to operate the sound generating mechanism coupled with the mechanical vibration mechanism for a predetermined amount of time, and 
 wherein the motion detection component is configured to reset the timer responsive to detecting motion. 
   
   
   
       7 . The simulated animal of  claim 1 , wherein the internal device further comprises a heating component. 
   
   
       8 . The simulated animal of  claim 1 , wherein the sound generating mechanism comprises at least one oscillator coupled with a cone. 
   
   
       9 . The simulated animal of  claim 8 , wherein the sound generating mechanism comprises a first oscillator coupled to a second oscillator, wherein the second oscillator is coupled to the cone, and wherein the second oscillator is configured to modulate the output of the first oscillator. 
   
   
       10 . The simulated animal of  claim 8 , wherein the mechanical vibration mechanism comprises at least one weight coupled to the cone. 
   
   
       11 . The simulated animal of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one weight is ring-shaped. 
   
   
       12 . The simulated animal of  claim 1 , wherein the internal device further comprises an internal power source, wherein the internal power source comprises a rechargeable battery configured to be recharged without removal from the internal device. 
   
   
       13 . The simulated animal of  claim 12 , wherein the simulated animal further comprises an input port connected to the internal power source, wherein the input port is configured to receive a power cord connected to an external power source. 
   
   
       14 . The simulated animal of  claim 12 , wherein the simulated animal further comprises an external indicator connected to the internal power source, wherein the internal power source is configured to activate the external indicator when a power level of the rechargeable battery falls below a predetermined threshold. 
   
   
       15 . The simulated animal of  claim 14 , wherein the external indicator is configured to generate an audible alarm when activated by the internal power source. 
   
   
       16 . The simulated animal of  claim 14 , wherein the external indicator is configured to generate a visible light when activated by the internal power source. 
   
   
       17 . The simulated animal of  claim 12 , wherein the simulated animal further comprises an external indicator connected to the internal power source, wherein the internal power source is configured to communicate to the external indicator a power level of the rechargeable battery.