Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7354180 | Rapid dispatch emergency signs An illuminated sign includes a plurality of sections. Each section includes a mesh of conductors having illuminating pixels located at conductor intersections. The mesh is surrounded by a frame connected to the frame of another section. Once frame sections of the di... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341351 | Aerial advertising device for the presentation of pictures that change over time The subject of the invention relates to an aerial advertising device for the presentation of pictures that change over time which contains an inflatable information-carrying body (90) that has a hollow internal space (92), a supporting structure (50... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7302769 | Interchangeable fan assembly for cold-air inflatable displays An inflatable display that has an interchangeable fan assembly in a position on the inflatable figure that allows optimum airflow into the display. One interchangeable fan assembly can be used for a plurality of inflatable figures by detaching the interchangeable fa... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7213357 | Inflatable projection screen An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207570 | Trivia game A trivia game includes providing a plurality of balloons. A plurality of trivia cards is also provided. Each of the trivia cards has a different trivia question positioned thereon with respect to remaining ones of the trivia cards. Each of the balloons has one of th... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204049 | Emergency drop system for an aircraft advertising display An emergency drop system allows ballasted advertising banner (14) if disconnected from an aircraft to descend slowly to the ground. Banner (14) is suspended below an aircraft by line (4) held taut by ballasted container (24). Static line ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198538 | Inflatable figure assembly A displayable inflatable figure has a main hollow body that is of a soft and air-permeable fabric. An extended part at the bottom includes a fan assembly to force air flow into the main body. An internally attached lighting system is fastened to provide illumination... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7114276 | Inflatable projection screen An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7080474 | Device for and method of displaying messages A message display device is provided which includes a portable control unit having electric power supplied externally. A timing device is provided which controls opening and closing of a hinged member, for example a car hood. The hinged member is attached with a vis... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7003908 | Self-erecting device A self-erecting device which can serve as a signaling unit. An absorbent pad connected to a self-erecting device results in a combined signal and spill absorbing unit. The self-erecting and absorbing device is simple in construction and easy to operate. In an altern... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6964321 | Method and system for presenting merchandise at an outdoor paved surface A method and system for presenting merchandise on a paved surface which employs permanently installed anchors each having a vertical sleeve. Poles of common height are inserted within the sleeves of the anchors in a manner defining a three dimensional merchandising ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6938366 | Self-erecting device with debris collecting feature A self-erecting device which can serve as a signaling unit as well as a debris collection unit. The signaling unit provides a chamber for debris and has an opening for the collection of debris therein. A base member has a beveled edge to facilitate the collection of... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6739725 | Inflatable three-dimensional display An inflatable display includes an inflatable balloon, a projector having a projection lens, an internal support structure that supports the inflatable balloon and the projector so that the projection lens is eccentrically disposed inside the inflatable balloon. The ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6634123 | Device for waving a flag and banner A device for waving a banner which utilizes an electric motor mounted in a housing and having a simple attachment spring mechanism secured to an output shaft so that a flag staff or banner staff can be easily attached or detached therefrom. Accordingly wh... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6575805 | Non-latex centerpiece balloon A non-latex balloon is shown and includes an inflatable inner portion. Inflatable outer portions communicate with the inner portion and are secured thereto in an assembled state to provide a substantially vertical message face.... | 06/10/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6148551 | Transportable system for message display A system for displaying a message, which includes a base portion, which is mounted on wheels and securable to a movable vehicle such as an automobile; an inflatable balloon mounted to a supporting circular base member configured to engage the constricted ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 5797783 | Toy balloon packaging A balloon kit package is provided to facilitate erection of a balloon assembly in a desired manner so as to prevent unintentional loss of buoyant balloons. The kit package includes an uninflated balloon, a placard greeting card or other object of mass suf... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5675922 | Method and apparatus for balloon displays A grid structure having openings of various shapes are utilized in a display using balloons. Balloons are inserted in openings in the grid structure and inflated. The pneumatic pressure of the inflated balloon holds the balloon in the grid opening. The ba... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5531401 | Toy simulated hot-air balloon This invention provides improvements to flying toy models of hot-air balloons which use helium instead of hot air for lift. An object in the shape of an inverted receptacle is inserted into the mouth of the lifting envelope and serves to accurately replicate t... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5514022 | Toy balloon packaging A balloon package is provided to facilitate erection of a balloon assembly, which prevents unintentional loss of buoyant balloons. The package includes an uninflated balloon, a placard or preferably planar object of a mass sufficient to overcome the buoya... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5338243 | Three-dimensional non-latex balloon A balloon product, including at least two sheets, has a background depiction on one sheet and a foreground depiction on the other. The foreground depiction has a complementary relationship to the background depiction so as to provide a three-dimensional a... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5293707 | Efficient inflating device A self-inflatable balloon and motor-driven turbine assembly has a communication discernible on a surface of the balloon and has a pneumatically sealed enclosure for the turbine. The sealed enclosure has an outlet port and which, together with the inlet po... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5254026 | Balloon display device A display device, usually in the form of a balloon has at least transparent section capable of displaying an article within the balloon therethrough. The display device has a pocket within the balloon hold a removable item and display the item through the... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5226262 | Suspendable wind barrier for stadium A continuous curtain for surrounding a stadium and to extend upwardly from the upper margin of the stadium so as to minimize lateral wind forces and thereby eliminate erratic wind currents on or above the playing field of the stadium. The curtain has a nu... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5102364 | Balloon with elastic elongate member supporting a decorative structure A combination of a toy balloon; an elongate member comprising a resiliently elastic portion adapted to extend transverse of the cavity in the inflated balloon from an inlet portion of the balloon; structures or ways for attaching one end of the elongate m... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5041047 | Balloon with additional interior display surfaces A balloon is disclosed, with additional interior display surfaces, useful in advertising and for novelties and toys and recreational equipment. The additional display surfaces are not curved like the outside of a balloon. A sheet of flexible material is a... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4997403 | Balloon lighting device A novelty balloon lighting device involving an inflated balloon having a plug fitted inside the neck of the balloon the plug having a bore formed therethrough and containing therein at least one concentric constriction ring, an elongated hollow tube havin... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4920674 | Inflatable communication device A self-inflatable balloon has a communication discernible on its surface and has its mouth opening pneumatically sealed to a funnel through which air is selectively directed upon actuation of a triggering event. Audible communication may also be actuated ... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4888836 | Lighter-than-air-furniture Furniture which resides in one of a levitated position and a sunk position is disclosed. The furniture includes a bladder which is shaped to remain stable when placed on a floor and which is shaped to support a body. The bladder contains a lighter-than-ai... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4885858 | Inflatable plastic structure simulating a beverage can or bottle with capped end An inflatable plastic structure simulating a beverage can or bottle with a capped end. The upper end of the structure is provided with an annular lip projecting vertically from the peripheral edge thereof. The lip is adapted to be folded down over the end... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4876981 | Bicycle safety flag A combination bicycle safety flag and kite is disclosed which offers greater visibility than previous designs. As a bicycle safety flag, it is fastened atop a pole which is bolted to the bicycle. The flag may also be removed for use as a full-fledged smal... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4857029 | Balloon storage and inflation assembly A balloon storage and inflation assembly comprises a circular inflatable balloon containing a pair of chemical reactants separated from one another, one of the reactants being held in a burstable container. The balloon is placed between two plates of a su... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4837955 | Balloon structure An apparatus is provided for displaying a visual exhibit. The apparatus includes a display unit for housing an exhibit and a chamber unit for housing the display unit. The display unit includes a transparent envelope having a proximal portion configured t... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4787575 | Signal balloon device A signal balloon (2, 2') has an inflated configuration that is horizontally elongated with opposite tapered ends (4, 6, 4', 6'). The balloon (2, 2') is shaped and dimensioned to cause it to ascend in response to an increase in wind speed. The sidewalls of... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4624648 | Aerial toy A rotary aerial toy comprising a tubular sleeve of flexible material and of circular cross section. In one form of the invention the tubular sleeve tapers from one end toward the other with air entering the larger head end and moving toward the tail end. ... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4589854 | Nested balloon holder A nested balloon holder comprising an inner balloon holder and an outer balloon holder. The inner balloon holder includes a generally frusto-conical, funnel-like balloon anchoring member, the balloon anchoring member having an upper perimeter and a lower ... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4447974 | Inflatable bottle replica Means and method are provided for creating giant simulated soft drink bottles, with distinctive shapes more particularly the type having generally longitudinally extended ribs which serve as trade dress. The construction utilizes a series of side panels w... | 05/15/1984 |
