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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120129420 | LIGHT-EMITTING INFLATABLE BALLOON The present invention is to provide a light-emitting inflatable balloon, which comprises an inflatable balloon constructed by two first films sealed together to define an inflatable space and a through hole; a strip-like gas inlet constructed by two second films sealed ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120015581 | Balloon Support with Optional Advertising Element A support for retaining inflated balloons in an upright, uniform, and visually pleasing position is disclosed. The support includes lower and higher tie-down coils that are separated from one another to define a space therebetween wherein an inflated balloon may be situ... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110297247 | Vent Seal for Inflatable Devices A seal for vent openings of inflatable structures is provided that includes an interior and an exterior component that can be affixed to each other and to the inflatable structure and allows for higher pressures to be maintained within the inflatable structure.... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110223828 | LOW CONDUCTIVITY BALLOONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an el... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110212664 | Inflatable Recreational Device An inflatable recreational device includes a first member and a plurality of second members, wherein the first member be a cylinder with an inner side and an outer side, and wherein the second members may be attached to the outer side thereof. The second members may for... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110197896 | ELASTIC SEAMED THIN-WALLED ARTICLE WITH A SINGLE OPENING An elastic seamed thin-walled article having a single opening consists of two halve pair-hand shape films made from thermoplastic material and bonded through a coupling portion. It has an opening formed with a lip portion in an integrated manner. The thin-walled article... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110177749 | Game device and method thereof A game device that safely emulates a game of Russian Roulette using balloons and the method thereof. The game device resembles a revolver, but without a barrel, and with the muzzle adjacent the cylinder. The game device contains a protected pin instead of a bullet for p... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110171874 | INFLATABLE DEVICE WITH LAYERED ORNAMENTATION According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide an ornamented inflatable device comprising a first layer of material and a second layer of material having an inflatable chamber therebetween, at least a portion of the first layer being transparent, a first ... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110171875 | Balloon An inflatable balloon comprises a plurality of distinctly shaped inflatable chambers, one or more fluid passageways allowing fluid to flow through said passageways between adjacent chambers and at least one inlet for filling said balloon with fluid, wherein said chamber... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110086570 | Inflatable or spring loaded thumb and/or finger(s) A novelty inflatable and/or spring loaded thumb and/or finger or fingers would be constructed in one of two (2) ways: 1) with an internally concealed air bladder or pouch, and elongated spring throughout the length of the thumb and/or finger(s), or 2) with just an inter... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110079316 | Balloon Pumping Station Currently the only way to fill water balloons on the market is with a device that you attach to a faucet or a water hose. My invention removes the limitation of having to be near either. My inventions allows for the conservation of water. When children are using the hos... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110076911 | Biodegradable inflatable device An inflatable device, in particular a device that exhibits a desirable amount of air or gas impermeability for a suitable period of time, and yet is biodegradable upon exposure to the environment over time. The device can be utilized as a balloon for personal uses such ... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110059676 | INFLATABLE EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURE An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20100233935 | PUNCHING CAPABLE MODELED OBJECTS WITH SURFACE LAYERS OF FORMING MATERIAL The present invention is to provide the punching capable modeled objects with surface layers of forming material. They mainly use the forming material as the surface layers, and the inner layers are modeled objects used for entertainment composed of the non air-permissi... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100203494 | INFLATABLE EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURE An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100159796 | FAMILY COMBINED BALL POOL STRUCTURE A family combined ball pool structure is provided. The ball pool structure is formed by stacking a fence frame, an inflatable pad and an inflatable wall. The fence frame is an enclosed cloth screen frame having a bottom layer and a circumference side. The bottom and cir... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100159795 | Low conductivity balloons and methods of producing same The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an el... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100120323 | Inflatable interactive amusement structure incorporating electronic audio and visual effects An interactive inflatable amusement structure in the form of an obstacle course or play area which incorporates audio and visual electronics at various locations within the obstacle course through the use of a plurality of transmitter/receivers in radio frequency commun... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100041303 | ILLUMINATED BALLOON A lighted assembly includes an inflated balloon, a light assembly affixed to a patch, and the patch affixed to the inflated balloon such that the light assembly is between the patch and the outer surface of the balloon.... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100018879 | Inflatable Hand Beverage Carrier An inflatable hand shaped body has a hand pocket and an external surface on which is located, one or more beverage receiving pockets.... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20090318054 | Inflatable ball with predictable movements A ball having an inflatable ball shell within which is found an inflatable inner ball partially filled with an inner ball gas and partially filled with a liquid that is held in the center of the inflatable ball shell by an inflatable support when the inflatable inner ba... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090275260 | Spirit balloon method and apparatus A balloon support element can have a concave shape that preferably resembles a bowl or cup shape. A handle directly or indirectly attaches to the support element. The handle can have a linear and rectangular shape, with a hollow interior. A suction element can attach to... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20090264042 | Fluid chamber inflatable apparatus The present invention is an inflatable apparatus that has a fluid chamber. The inflatable side air chamber surrounds the fluid chamber. The inflatable side air chamber forms a fluid chamber pocket for receiving the fluid chamber. A sidewall of the inflatable side air ch... | 10/22/2009 |
| 20090197502 | Balloon display simulating motions of a lighter-than-air balloon A balloon display that simulates motions of a lighter-than-air balloon includes a balloon holder and an inflated balloon. The balloon holder includes a neck fastening assembly, and the inflated balloon is secured to the balloon holder by the neck fastening assembly. A c... | 08/06/2009 |
| 20090191787 | LED embedded balloon A balloon having superior luminosity comprising an inelastic balloon having LEDs mounted on the inside surface of the balloon is provided. The balloon further comprises a power supply having a manually operated switch mounted on a tab on the periphery of the balloon for... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090149111 | INFLATABLE EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURE An inflatable device designed to provide safety information to a plurality of people. The inflatable device includes at least one meeting venue and at least one at least one physical activity feature. The meeting includes an inflatable structure.... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090130948 | Toy and method for delivering water A recreational toy is provided. The toy may be expanded from a collapsed state into an expanded state which includes inflated sections having arcuate, or generally sinusoidal-shaped, surfaces. A perforated hollow chamber is coupled to the inflated sections. A method for... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090124402 | Inflatable play structure with integrated air source An inflatable structure having an integral air pump positioned within a housing at or near an edge of the structure. The housing is generally formed of the same material as the play structure. An orifice within the housing operably connects the air pump to the air chamb... | 05/14/2009 |
| 20080311820 | Inflatable noisemaker An inflatable noisemaker comprising a tubular envelope having first and second ends and constructed to enclose a gas under pressure. A sealable opening is disposed proximate the first end for inflating the envelope. An active light emitting module is enclosed within a t... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080242190 | Novelty LED-projection message balloon Described herein is a novelty led-projection message balloon for allowing a delightful and novel method of communicating endearing messages and/or animation. The inventive device includes a circuit board, lens assembly, housing, and power source. The circuit board consi... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080233831 | Motive inflatable display A motive inflatable display has a first inflatable compartment, a second inflatable compartment, a third inflatable compartment, a blower and a two position and four opening valve. The second inflatable compartment and the third inflatable compartment are mounted on the... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080207083 | ILLUMINATED BALLOON WITH AN EXTERNALLY MOUNTED, REAR PROJECTOR An illuminated balloon assembly. The assembly includes a balloon having a front wall and a transparent rear wall or a rear wall including a transparent area. A projector is mounted on an exterior surface of the rear wall. The projector has a housing with an outlet proxi... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080160876 | Three Dimensional Inflatable Exhibition Product with Moving Particles Inside the Exhibition Product An inflatable exhibition product includes a primary inflatable product, an auxiliary characteristic inflatable product received inside and communicating with the hollow body of the primary inflatable product and an air blower assembly mounted at the bottom of the hollow... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080153382 | INFLATABLE ARTICLE An inflatable article having a single inflatable enclosure comprising a body portion and one or more rotary portions that can rotate relative to the body portion. The article may be a vehicle, wherein the rotary portions are wheel portions which support and are drivably... | 06/26/2008 |
| 20080125004 | Inflating toy An inflating toy, whereby, after soaking the inflating toy in water for a period of time, the inflating toy thereupon inflates in size manyfold, and primarily comprising an inflating toy and a covering; the inflating toy is fitted within the covering. The covering is fi... | 05/29/2008 |
| 20080119107 | Inflatable toy assembly An inflatable toy assembly includes an inflatable body having a ride base portion adapted to be seated by a player, and a non-stretchable and flexible reinforcing bag for receiving fittingly the ride base portion of the inflatable body.... | 05/22/2008 |
| 20080087342 | AIR PUMP DEVICE AND ITS INFLATABLE PRODUCT An inflatable product has an air pump device and a pressure releasing valve. The air pump device has a housing and a pumping assembly. The housing has two openings as an inlet opening and an outlet opening. The pumping assembly is mounted in the housing and has a motor ... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080085655 | Method, system, and kit package for balloon weights and balloon stompers This covers a game kit, system, method, and device for the balloon games. A game kit for the Balloon Stomper/popping/hitting/kicking/bursting game. The kit consists of a balloon, a tether for the balloon, and a device for attaching the balloon to a player, as an example... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080085656 | Method, system, and kit package for balloon weights and balloon stompers This covers a game kit, system, method, and device for the balloon games. A game kit for the Balloon Stomper/popping/hitting/kicking/bursting game. The kit consists of a balloon, a tether for the balloon, and a device for attaching the balloon to a player, as an example... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080076322 | Balloon display systems A balloon is connected to a cylindrical tube, and the resulting assembly is mounted on a container to serve as a decorative balloon display system.... | 03/27/2008 |
