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Distress signal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-14
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1997-04-14
Abstract
Abstract This device is a red or orange balloon, with white lettering spelling out the word, "HELP", on both sides. The device includes a helium tank with cord retaining means thereon, and a valve device for insertion into a sleeve secured within a fitting on the neck of the balloon, and one end of the cord is secured to the balloon, and the other end is secured to the tank, which will serve as anchor means for the balloon, when the device is in use.
Inventors
- 👤 John Davis, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:26
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/06; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S116/00; Y10S116/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A distress signal device, comprising a colored balloon, a fitting secured to said balloon, with a cord secured fixedly thereto, a slidable sleeve secured within said fitting for the passage of helium gas for inflating said balloon, a cylinder removably received on a tank containing said helium gas, said cylinder including an extending stem having a passageway therein, which intersects with a side port, and said side port, when said stem is received within said slidable sleeve, aligns with a port of said slidable sleeve for the passage of said helium gas into said balloon and a screw shaft is threaded into said cylinder at right angles to said passageway, said screw shaft having a knob for controlling its lateral travel, which will cover and uncover a passageway leading to an offset and connecting passageway in the base of said cylinder, and said base of said cylinder includes a washer and a hollow stem for entering the neck of said tank containing said helium gas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A distress signal device, comprising a colored balloon, a fitting secured to said balloon, with a cord secured fixedly thereto, a slidable sleeve secured within said fitting for the passage of helium gas for inflating said balloon, a cylinder removably received on a tank containing said helium gas, said cylinder including an extending stem having a passageway therein, which intersects with a side port, and said side port, when said stem is received within said slidable sleeve, aligns with a port of said slidable sleeve for the passage of said helium gas into said balloon and a screw shaft is threaded into said cylinder at right angles to said passageway, said screw shaft having a knob for controlling its lateral travel, which will cover and uncover a passageway leading to an offset and connecting passageway in the base of said cylinder, and said base of said cylinder includes a washer and a hollow stem for entering the neck of said tank containing said helium gas.
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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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |