US4052955A
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Emergency balloon device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-08
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-09-08
Abstract
Abstract An emergency balloon device includes a balloon member clamped onto a gas cartridge, wherein the gas cartridge is removably received into a cartridge holding section which is also capable of holding a plurality of smoke bomb cannisters. The cartridge holding device is removably received into a sleeve member which is secured to an end of a flexible cable; the other end of the cable is secured to a weighted base.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathan Haushalter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:45
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/40; G08B5/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S116/00; Y10S116/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An emergency balloon device comprising: a balloon, a T-shaped tubular member having a stem and a cross-bar, a cartridge having a gas lighter than air removably disposed within said stem, at least one cannister having a smoke substance disposed therein removably received within said cross bar for selective emmission of said smoke, means on said T-shaped tubular member for joining said cartridge and said balloon so that gas in said cartridge can selectively inflate said balloon, a flexible cable joined at one end by a sleeve member to said T-shaped tubular member, a weighted base joined to the other end of said flexible cable, and valve release means between said cartridge and balloon for selective deflating said balloon after said balloon has been inflated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
An emergency balloon device comprising: a balloon, a T-shaped tubular member having a stem and a cross-bar, a cartridge having a gas lighter than air removably disposed within said stem, at least one cannister having a smoke substance disposed therein removably received within said cross bar for selective emmission of said smoke, means on said T-shaped tubular member for joining said cartridge and said balloon so that gas in said cartridge can selectively inflate said balloon, a flexible cable joined at one end by a sleeve member to said T-shaped tubular member, a weighted base joined to the other end of said flexible cable, and valve release means between said cartridge and balloon for selective deflating said balloon after said balloon has been inflated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said balloon has the letters "SOS" disposed thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said joining means is a ring clamp securing a neck of said balloon to a nozzle of said cartridge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said base has a bottom, a plurality of upwardly extending walls and a hinged cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said deflation means further comprises: a. a release valve disposed in said nozzle of said cartridge; b. a ring element cooperating with said release valve; and c. a first string member secured to said ring element, said string member extending downward to said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device according to claim 1 including activation means for each said cannister comprising: a. a release pin cooperating with a valve of each said cannister; and b. a string element secured to each said release pin, each said string element extending downardly to said base.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |