Toy balloon amusement device
Abstract
Abstract AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE WHICH INCLUDES AN INFLATABLE TOY BALLOON, AND AN AEROSOL-TYPE CONTAINER CHARGED WITH A SUPPLY OF HELIUM UNDER PRESSURE. THE CONTAINER INCLUDES A DISCHARGE VALVE FITTED WITH AN ADAPTER FOR RECEIVING THE NECK PORTION OF THE BALLOON TO PERMIT INFLATION OF THE BALLOON, AND THE CONTAINER IS CHARGED WITH A SUPPLY OF HELIUM THAT IS MEASURED TO SUBSTANTIALLY COUNTERBALANCE THE WEIGHT OF THE BALLOON SO THAT WHEN THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE CONTAINER IS DISCHARGED INTO THE BALLOON, THE BALLOON WILL BE IN A STATE OF GRAVITATIONAL EQUILIBRIUM. THE BALLOON MAY BE FORMED WITH A RESILIENT NIPPLE FOR SELECTIVELY RECEIVING WASHER-LKE BALLAST ELEMENTS WITH A FRICTION FIT TO THEREBY PERMIT ADJUSTMENT OF THE BALLOON WEIGHT THROUGH A PREDETERMINED RANGE, AND THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE BALLOON MAY BE COATED WITH A LIQUID SEALANT TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OF HELIUM THERETHROUGH.
Inventors
- 👤 Terrance R Copstead
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |