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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7344267 | Illuminated toy balloon An apparatus for illuminating the interior of a balloon includes a cylindrical plug with an integrally-formed radially extending integral flange insertable within the balloon neck. A light element is affixed to the plug and disposed within the neck. A battery is ele... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7335083 | Sheet type balloon A sheet type balloon has a blank, colorable area partly formed on an outer surface of a body, so the balloon is available for coloring or studying materials as well as typical playing materials. The balloon further has a valve assembly having bi-directional function... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322073 | Z-shaped water balloon clip A water balloon clip that provides a quick, easy, and low-cost means for sealing a balloon orifice. For example, the water balloon clip may comprise a first slit and a second slit and together the slits comprise a substantially Z-like shape. A user may then seal a b... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311579 | Block set for assembling a solid creation and apparatus for fabricating block for assembling solid creation A block set for assembling solid creations uses at least two types of cylindrical blocks. The cylindrical blocks are a thin cylindrical block and a thick cylindrical block. The thick cylindrical block may include a hole on a side face thereof for receiving the thin ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287723 | Tethered or free flight blimp with collapsible tail fins A lighter than air blimp which has either an aerodynamically shaped or a round envelope of flexible sheet material, and a plurality of stabilizing fins mounted in a circumferentially spaced apart arrangement about the tail end portion of the envelope. The tail fins ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7273416 | Golf training apparatus A golf training apparatus for practicing straight hits has an upright rack, a rod provided on the rack and aligned substantially horizontally and parallel to a desired hitting direction, the rod being arranged at a distance to the rack such that a golf club is swing... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7249991 | Safe balloon neck closure device and method A soft flat balloon neck closure disc formed of non-rigid, soft, flexible, and resilient material for safe use with fluid filled balloons, including water filled balloons that may be thrown at a person. The device is relatively thick and has a flat top surface, a fl... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7223150 | Illuminated elastomeric flying disc and its method of manufacture An internally illuminated toy having a flexible body that is made from an elastomeric gel. The flexible body defines an internal chamber that is accessible through a small access opening. An electronics module is provided that contains a light source. The electronic... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7172487 | Rigid helium balloons The rigid helium balloon has a helium compartment and a separate, channel portion. Helium gas is filled into the helium compartment through a valve in the balloon. Fiberglass rod members are inserted into the channel portion to help retain the desired shape of the b... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7121915 | Distorting shaped balloon An inflated non-latex balloon includes at least two latex films that are sealed together at their edges to define an encapsulation member; and an inlet connected to the encapsulation member, wherein the encapsulation member is inflated to a pressure substantially hi... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7094124 | Rouse display systems A balloon display generally having decorative, informative and/or structural value. The display is comprised of an aperture framework, inflated chambers and connector members that join inflated chambers through apertures small enough to resist the passage of the inf... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6969295 | Balloon pedestal A balloon pedestal including a mounting bracket for attachment to a land vehicle. The mounting bracket has a hook portion for grasping the top of a window of a land vehicle and a base portion secured to the hook portion. The base portion is provided with a keyhole. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966676 | Balloon for lighted sign comprising an inflatable envelope with self-regulated internal pressure A balloon includes an envelope inflatable by a gas, in particular air, an anemometer for detection of the wind speed outside the envelope, and a control circuit to control a fan so as to make the internal inflation pressure of the envelope vary according to the wind... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964667 | Formed in place fixation system with thermal acceleration A subcutaneously formed in place orthopedic fixation device is provided, such as for fixation of the spine or other bone or bones. The device comprises an inflatable member, such as a tubular balloon. A heat source is provided in thermal communication with the inter... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6960113 | Inflatable plush toy A toy has an interior bag made of an airtight, flexible material, the configuration of which adapts closely to the shape of the toy in its final form. The bag includes an air valve, accessible from the outside and located in a place that is not easily visible, toget... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6904646 | Multi-part closure device The invention relates to a multi-part closure device or clip having a first and a second clip body component. The clip has a releasable latch at one end, a rigid connection at an opposite end, and at least one flexible neck disposed between the releasable latch and ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6814644 | Valve and retainer for latex balloons A valve and retainer assembly particularly useful for latex balloons is provided consisting of a valve body and a disk valve. The valve body has a retainer portion where the neck and mouth of a latex balloon may be received to affix the balloon to the valve body. A ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6699095 | Toy balloon with integral inflatable handle A balloon has an inflatable main body with a flexible extension. The extension is connected to the main body in such a manner that, when they are inflated, the extension forms a semirigid handle. The balloon therefore requires no separate holder. The ball... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6575806 | Balloon locking cup and securing system A balloon locking cup and securing system includes a cup having a latch interposed between a funnel shaped cup portion and a tube extension. The balloon cup is placed over a reciprocating needle hook rod in a securing system. The tail of the balloon is re... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6527615 | Balloon closure device A balloon mechanism includes a closure that is one-piece and monolithic with a balloon neck. One form of the closure includes a snap closure, and another form of the closure includes a strap.... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6506465 | Decorative toppers A decorative topper is formed of a laminate of plastic and other suitable materials by RF energy which seals a major portion of a peripheral edge. At least one portion, e.g., one or more edges, is not sealed closed in the original forming of the product. ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6488557 | Balloon inflation apparatus and plug therefor A balloon inflation apparatus for inflating balloons is provided. A balloon plug having a resilient body with an outer perimeter designed to engage the inside of the neck of a balloon. The balloon plug is interconnected to a spool. A pierceable central po... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6430804 | Balloon locking cup and securing system A balloon locking cup and securing system includes a cup having a latch interposed between a funnel shaped cup portion and a tube extension. The balloon cup is placed over a reciprocating needle hook rod in a securing system. The tail of the balloon is re... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6375534 | Balloon holder A holder for novelty balloons has a conical plastic cup with a flanged open end. A tubular connector extends from a narrow closed end opposite the open end. A series of narrow longitudinal and narrow transverse slits in the cup receive the stem of a ballo... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6358110 | Weight for toy or decorative balloons A weight for toy and decorative balloons according to the invention enables a simple and convenient selection of the amount of ribbon extending between the balloon weight and the balloon, while being adaptive to exhibiting selectively variable ballast cha... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6331131 | Self inflating noise maker A noise-maker includes an enclosed membrane having an inlet and an outlet that is filled with porous material. The noise-maker is in an inflated state when the porous material is saturated with air and a compressed state when the air is forced out of the ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6318013 | Inflatable display device A self-sealing, self-standing fluid container for displaying product comprises at least two inflatable cells, each cell comprising an outer and inner layer of fluid impermeable material sealed together by a first seal at the layers' periphery such that th... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6238067 | Illuminated balloon apparatus A balloon lighting device having both polar and equatorial supports for the light source inside the balloon. Equatorial caps provide connections for light source support and for tethering of the balloon. The light source may include an array of LED's and ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6146001 | Balloon luminary A helium or air filled latex balloon includes a lamp in its interior connected to an external power source by an electrically conductive cable passing through the balloon inlet port and neck. The cable comprises wires encapsulated with Kynar, a polyvinyli... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6050874 | Balloon coupling strip A coupling strip for connecting a plurality of balloons in adjacent sequential position to one another in fascial and inexpensive manner consisting of an elongate flexible strip, made from plastic, cloth or other lightweight flexible material and in which... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6007403 | Flexible constrictor for inflatable bodies A fluid flow prevention device to be used with flexible conduits, and more particularly with toy balloons. The device is made of a resilient material and has a centrally and axially located normally closed slit through which a ring of a balloon's mouth ma... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5944576 | Formable balloon stick with concealing cup A stick and cup assembly for receiving and securing a balloon includes an elongated stick with a cup maintained at one end thereof. The cup is formed integrally with the stick. A collar is slidingly received upon the stick for selective locking engagement... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5888596 | Ghost-like decorative object Decorative structures comprising a flexible sheet-like member simulate universal conceptions of the appearance of floating and fixed ghosts. A structure for simulating a universal conception of the appearance of a floating ghost comprises a flexible sheet... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5882240 | Toy blimp A toy blimp (20) including a gas filled body (22), a plurality of fins (26), a propulsion system (28) attached to a lower surface of the body, and one or more small weight clips (80). A refill valve (30) may be located on the body surface. Various embodim... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5879219 | Balloon inflation and illumination device An improved device for inflating and illuminating a balloon. The device includes a hollow tube having an air baffle structure integrally molded in its interior. The air baffle structure directs air flowing through the tube out through side openings and in... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5799377 | Balloon neck closure and decoration apparatus A balloon decoration enclosure apparatus includes a generally flat closure disk having first, second and third spaced-apart slots, each extending from the perimeter of the disk toward the center thereof, to allow threading the neck of an inflated balloon ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5732530 | Method of sealing a balloon after it is inflated A balloon clamp apparatus seals an inflation passageway of an inflated balloon and includes a clip member which includes a central portion, a first extension portion connected to the central portion, and a second extension portion connected to the central... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5628091 | Balloon closure device The balloon closure device of the present invention includes an integrally formed flat seal portion and removable tab portion (made of biodegradable material) and a loop of string or other type of line. The loop of string may be wrapped neatly around the ... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5588897 | Balloon with connected pinwheel An aerial toy includes a balloon that can be filled with a lighter-than-air gas. It has a pinwheel connected to the lower portion of the balloon, preferably by use of the elastic filling stem of the lower portion of the balloon. A kite string is secured t... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5547413 | Heat-staked tether for toy balloons A toy balloon support assembly containing an elongated support and, attached to it, a heat-staked ribbon tether. One end of the ribbon tether is connected by heat-staking to the elongated support and is preferably parallel to its vertical axis. This end o... | 08/20/1996 |
