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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7588477 | Balloon assembly A balloon assembly including a pedestal portion having a mounting bracket for attachment to an upright support. A rod projects upwardly from the mounting bracket and carries a cup at its top with a pair of opposed slots. An inflatable portion is releasably connected... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7395833 | Check-valve for reduction of leakage caused by valve flapping A check valve that reduces leakage caused by flapping is disclosed. The shape of the heat seals focus the flow of gas in the valve so that the flapping that results from using elongated parallel heat seals is reduced. Alternative embodiments also enable tying of bal... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7364488 | Methods and apparatus for enhancing inflatable devices Methods and apparatus for enhancing an inflatable device. In one example, a first component adapted to generate at least one of light and sound is coupled to a second component that is adapted to facilitate insertion into an inflatable device. The first component ma... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356951 | Inflatable dancing toy with music An inflatable toy may include a housing, a balloon-like structure, a blower mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a motor. The balloon-like structure may include a base, an inflatable portion, and an inlet. The base and the inflatable portion may define an air storage a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7322137 | Dynamic display air inflatable device The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflation modules. The modules are inflated by a fan element. More specifically, a first inflation module is formed from a permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7288917 | Transmitter for radio-controlled toy A mobile toy is described. The mobile toy includes a wheel assembly having a hubcap for removably engaging a wheel of the wheel assembly. The mobile toy may also include a transmitter having a charging pad for charging of a radio-controlled embodiment of the toy. Th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7264533 | Bubble-squeezing toy A bubble-squeezing toy includes a hollow body formed of flexible plastics material having low stretchability and an aperture; a liner formed of flexible plastics material having high stretchability and located within the hollow body and having a portion adjacent to ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7231949 | Wheel and tire assembly for recreational vehicles A wheel and tire assembly for recreational vehicles, such as mountainboards, motorized carts and pedaled carts is provided. The tire comprises a tire made of substantially inelastic material that will not stretch under a load. Thus, the tire will flatten under a loa... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231739 | Inflatable component connector An inflatable device that includes a inflatable component and a base inflatable component. The inflatable component is releasably connected to the base inflatable component by a component connector. The component connector includes a base and a cap, wherein the cap ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7201273 | Air packing bag having film-type check valves An air packing bag of plastic for shipping or storing goods is disclosed. The bag includes upper and lower sheets, a valve mechanism including upper and lower films and an intermediate heat-proof member, parallel bladders formed by the upper and the lower sheets, th... | 04/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7134665 | Balloon bursting game A balloon-bursting game for providing amusement to individuals at events by striking a pneumatic striker to inflate the balloon until it bursts. The inventive device includes a striker mechanism for pneumatically compressing air into an air tube when struck or depre... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7056184 | Inflatable humanoid forms An apparatus comprising one or more inflatable three-dimensional humanoid figures for use in background scenes associated with still photography, motion pictures and video productions which are low in cost, lightweight, easy to use, easy to store, easy to transport ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7032620 | Valves and methods for manufacturing the valves Valves and methods for manufacturing the valves are disclosed. The valves are formed from a plurality of flexible polymer layers. A radio frequency bonding process, or the like, is utilized to form welds between the various layers. In general, a sub-assembly is form... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6990994 | Valve for inflatable article A valve is provided that includes a body portion defining a conduit and a control element coupled to the body portion and configured to selectively engage the body portion adjacent the conduit. The control element is configured to be axially repositioned based on ax... | 01/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6945840 | Wheel assembly for a toy A mobile toy is described. The mobile toy includes a wheel assembly having a hubcap for removably engaging a wheel of the wheel assembly. The mobile toy may also include a transmitter having a charging pad for charging of a radio-controlled embodiment of the toy. Th... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942540 | Drive shaft assembly for toy vehicles A toy vehicle including: a housing defining an interior section of the vehicle; a motor mounted in the housing; a drive shaft operatively connected to the motor and extending through an opening in the housing; and a propeller or wheel mounted on an end portion of th... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942538 | Inflatable humanoid forms A method for using one or more inflatable three-dimensional humanoid figures for use in background scenes associated with still photography, motion pictures and video productions which are low in cost, lightweight, easy to use, easy to store, easy to transport and p... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935977 | Sport ball with pump having pressure relief and/or pressure indication capability An inflatable sport ball, such as a basketball, a football, a soccer ball, a volleyball or a playground ball, is provided with a self-contained inflation mechanism, or multiple self-contained inflation mechanisms, for inflating or more likely adding pressure to the ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935073 | Inflatable component connector An inflatable device that includes a inflatable component and a base inflatable component. The inflatable component is releasably connected to the base inflatable component by a component connector. The component connector includes a base and a cap, wherein the cap ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6821183 | Current controller for an embedded electronic module The invention provides a circuit embedded within a Mylar balloon for providing a desired effect such as sound, illumination, or both. The circuit includes a switch for preventing premature discharge of the power source and a tab for closing the switch when the ballo... | 11/23/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6758236 | Self-acting valve The present invention is a self-acting valve, and it may specifically be used for air mattresses. This self-acting valve consists of a housing, a membrane and a base. After a quick inflation, the elastic airtight membrane positioned within the housing reverts to its... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6688940 | Inflatable humanoid forms This invention provides inflatable three-dimensional humanoid figures for use in background scenes associated with still photography, motion pictures and video productions which are low in cost, lightweight, easy to use, easy to store, easy to transport a... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6679007 | Inflatable play structure An inflatable play structure is provided, comprising a plurality of inflatable tubular elements, each tubular element comprising an elongated flexible wall forming an enclosed gas chamber with a self-sealing nozzle and a plurality of external attachments,... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6622759 | Balloon neck fitting A balloon neck fitting includes a check valve section having a peripheral housing and a peripheral flange extended radially outward from the peripheral housing for engaging with a larger balloon. The housing includes a chamber for receiving a gas supplyin... | 09/23/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6460560 | Low profile inflation valve A low profile inflation valve intended to be installed with an article to inflated with air, water or other fluid. The valve of the invention comprises a valve body which is sealed, such as by an adhesive, heat-sealing or RF sealing, to a corresponding op... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6447361 | Balloon-shaped structure driving apparatus and discharge/suction selector valve device used for the balloon-shaped structure driving apparatus The present invention provides a balloon-shaped structure driving apparatus by which portions of a balloon-shaped structure can be caused to move easily and reliably and weight and cost can be reduced and a discharge/suction selector valve device. A rotat... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6446658 | Bleed member and bleed valve assembly The present invention relates to a bleed member provided in a bleed valve assembly having a wall member defining a fluid chamber for retaining a fluid therein. The bleed member has an aperture defined in the wall member and a flexible sealing member locat... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6439950 | Inflatable toy An inflatable toy comprises a simple and durable pump, comprising a bladder or other hand-operated source of air pressure, which inflates a balloon, typically shrouded in an expansible fabric, decorated with a character or the like, so that the character ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6378552 | Dual speed flow control valve An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a dual speed air control valve including a first sheet having an aperture therein and a second sheet continuously secured to the first sheet along a periphery of the first and second sheets. Further, a third she... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6314984 | Preferred valve stops with cushions Improved valve for cushions, of the type including a nipple threadable on a tubular body, the nipple showing a diaphragm or choking disc of an existing seat or toric joint on the end of the tube, the disc being joined to the nipple by a series of brackets... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6299502 | Device for scattering confetti and method of making and using same A device for scattering confetti includes an inverted pocket positioned within the interior of an envelope inflated by a gas inlet at an upper end region of the envelope. Confetti is contained within the pocket, and a break-away closure closes an open end... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6247488 | Non return valve system and method for forming said non return valve system The present invention relates to a non return valve which is provided by welding two lines in two flat upon each other lying film surfaces, which are then folded towards each other and after that they are joined together around the outer edges except the ... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6244923 | Balloon and a method for manufacturing the balloon A balloon including a balloon body composed of two sheets made of synthetic resin, a thin film-like nonreturn valve provided between the sheets, and a string made of synthetic resin; wherein the sheets and the thin film-like nonreturn valve are melt-bonde... | 06/12/2001 |
| 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 |
