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Balloon pinata
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-10
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1997-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A pinata comprising a housing enclosing a plurality of small items carried on a bottom wall. The bottom wall is formed with a central aperture through which the neck of a balloon is secured by means of a suspension string passing through the housing. Upon breaking of the balloon, the bottom wall falls away, releasing the items.
Inventors
- 👤 Ramiro Oquita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H37/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A pinata, comprising: a bottom wall having an extended surface; side and top walls cooperating with said bottom wall to define a substantially enclosed chamber whereby a plurality of small items may be carried in said chamber on said bottom wall; said chamber including separable parts; and means for holding said separable parts in assembled relation including a balloon and means for suspending said pinata, said latter means being connected to said balloon whereby bursting of said balloon while the pinata is suspended causes said parts to separate thereby opening said chamber for release of the contents of said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A pinata, comprising: a bottom wall having an extended surface; side and top walls cooperating with said bottom wall to define a substantially enclosed chamber whereby a plurality of small items may be carried in said chamber on said bottom wall; said chamber including separable parts; and means for holding said separable parts in assembled relation including a balloon and means for suspending said pinata, said latter means being connected to said balloon whereby bursting of said balloon while the pinata is suspended causes said parts to separate thereby opening said chamber for release of the contents of said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The pinata of claim 1 wherein said means connected to said balloon comprises a suspension line through a close fitting opening therefor in the top wall of said pinata and through an aperture in said bottom wall large enough to pass said balloon after bursting thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The pinata of claim 1 including a pull line dependent from said bottom wall and rupture means connected to said pull line operative to burst said balloon upon pulling on said pull line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The pinata of claim 3 including a plurality of decoy lines of like construction to said pull line and extending a like distance from said bottom wall whereby to disguise the identity of said pull line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pinata of claim 3 wherein said rupture means comprises a collar, interiorly of said pinata, having an inside surface formed to rupture a balloon, the neck of said balloon extending through said collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The pinata of claim 1 formed of rigid, foamed polystyrene.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |