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Spinning balloon novelty
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-15
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1995-07-15
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable balloon mounted on a hub having pinwheel vanes attached thereto. The device is suspended by a string and may be attached to a moving vehicle or held by hand for free rotation of the pinwheel and the balloon.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathanial H. Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A combination of a pinwheel rotatably attached with a spherical balloon having a stem and a cord of a suspension assembly; a hub member secured with said pinwheel having an aperture centrally located in said hub member, the balloon being inflated and secured to said cord at its stem, said stem of said balloon attached to said cord and said cord being inserted in said aperture of said hub member, the said suspension assembly includes a swivel attached to said cord to provide rotatability, permitting said pinwheel and said balloon to rotate in a circular path along its longitudinal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A combination of a pinwheel rotatably attached with a spherical balloon having a stem and a cord of a suspension assembly; a hub member secured with said pinwheel having an aperture centrally located in said hub member, the balloon being inflated and secured to said cord at its stem, said stem of said balloon attached to said cord and said cord being inserted in said aperture of said hub member, the said suspension assembly includes a swivel attached to said cord to provide rotatability, permitting said pinwheel and said balloon to rotate in a circular path along its longitudinal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
As claimed in claim 1, a plurality of sounding devices fasten externally to said balloon, and activated by air currents.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
As claimed in claim 2, a plurality of sounding devices fasten to said pinwheel, and activated by air currents, thereby providing additional amusement.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |