AI Halloween Animatronics Patent (Pending) | Nextfriend

At Nextfriend™, we take innovation seriously. Our products are protected by intellectual property rights, including pending patents and trademarks—to safeguard the creativity and technology that make our animated, AI-powered Halloween decorations unique.

Patent Protection (Pending)

We have filed U.S. Patent Application No. 19/330,797 covering display-based animation combined with artificial intelligence for interactive decorative devices. This filing addresses core systems behind characters like Bone Daddy™ and future seasonal companions, including:

  • Interactive AI Halloween decorations that respond in real time (unscripted conversations, adaptive personalities).

  • Display-based animated faces (e.g., LCD/LED) synchronized with speech and motion for talking skeleton and talking pumpkin experiences.

  • AI animatronic décor capable of re-theming (voices, personalities, visual styles) for homes, parties, and professional attractions.

These features—unscripted AI responses, synchronized lip-sync, motion control, and re-themeable content—are within the scope of our pending claims or related filings.

Our pending filings relate to AI Halloween animatronics—including talking skeletons and AI pumpkins using display-based faces and conversational AI—sometimes referred to as an “AI Halloween animatronics patent.” References to this phrase describe the subject matter of our pending claims; the actual scope of protection will be defined by issued claims.

Note: “Patent pending” means our application has been filed and is under examination. The specific scope of protection will be defined upon issuance.

Trademarks

The following names, logos, and designs are claimed as trademarks of Nextfriend, LLC:

  • Nextfriend™

  • Bone Daddy™

  • Additional character names and branding introduced in future product lines

These marks protect our brand identity and ensure that when you purchase a Nextfriend product, you’re getting the original, authentic experience.

Why It Matters

Our patents and trademarks exist to:

  • Protect customers from counterfeit or copycat products.

  • Ensure every Nextfriend device delivers the quality and originality you expect.

  • Safeguard the hard work and creativity of our team.

Industry Context (AI Décor & Animatronics)

Nextfriend builds AI Halloween décor that feels alive, combining conversational AI, talking animatronics, and display-based characters such as AI skeletons and AI pumpkins. Whether used as interactive haunted house props or family-friendly porch greeters, our approach focuses on natural conversation, personality control, and reliable setup (Wi-Fi/app-controlled options).

This page is provided to help customers, partners, and the industry understand how AI Halloween decorations, talking skeleton props, interactive pumpkins, and other AI animatronics may align with our pending IP—sometimes described as an AI Halloween animatronics patent (pending).

Legal Notice

Any attempt to copy, reproduce, or sell imitation products that infringe on our patents or trademarks will be pursued under applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing on this page grants a license, express or implied, to any Nextfriend intellectual property.

IP inquiries: info@nextfriend.ai

Frequently Asked Questions (SEO-friendly)

What is an “AI Halloween decoration”?
A connected or smart decoration that uses artificial intelligence to converse, react, and animate, such as a talking skeleton or interactive AI pumpkin with synchronized face animations.

Do you make talking skeletons that “talk back”?
Yes. Our characters support unscripted, real-time conversation with lip-sync and motion. Voice, personality, and behavior can be customized in supported models.

How is an AI pumpkin different from a projector pumpkin?
Our display-based animation uses LCD/LED faces for crisp, high-contrast visuals and precise lip-sync, reducing alignment issues often found with projector-based props.

Are these products for home use or pro haunts?
Both. We offer AI animatronics suitable for home displays, parties, retail windows, and haunted attractions that need reliable, scalable interaction.

Do you have an AI Halloween animatronics patent?
We have a pending U.S. patent application covering display-based animation with AI for interactive décor (e.g., talking skeletons/pumpkins). While often described as an “AI Halloween animatronics patent,” the final scope will be defined when the patent issues.

What does “patent pending” mean?
It means we’ve filed a patent application. The claims are under review and enforceable rights begin once a patent is granted.