US4936532A
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Balloon closure and hanger device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-07-10
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Granted: 1990-06-26
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Expires: 2009-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A balloon closure and hanger device of unitary construction comprising a closure tab and support tab, said closure tab and support tab being integrally constructed at each end of an angularly disposed central portion, said closure tab having slots formed therein for receipt of the stem of an inflated balloon, said support tab having means to mount said device to a ceiling, wall or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/10; A63H2027/1008; A63H2027/1041; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/155; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/3918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A balloon closure and hanger device of unitary construction comprising a closure tab and a support tab, said closure tab and said support tab being integrally constructed at respective ends of an angularly disposed central portion, said closure tab being a substantially flat and rectangular member having a first slot formed at one side of the closure tab and a second slot formed at the free end of said closure tab, said first and second slots being constructed sufficiently narrow to pinch the stem of a balloon disposed therein, said support tab being a substantially flat member having a curved free end, said closure tab and said support tab extending in opposite directions from said central portion in parallel alignment, said balloon closure and hanger device further including means to mount said device to a ceiling, wall or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A balloon closure and hanger device of unitary construction comprising a closure tab and a support tab, said closure tab and said support tab being integrally constructed at respective ends of an angularly disposed central portion, said closure tab being a substantially flat and rectangular member having a first slot formed at one side of the closure tab and a second slot formed at the free end of said closure tab, said first and second slots being constructed sufficiently narrow to pinch the stem of a balloon disposed therein, said support tab being a substantially flat member having a curved free end, said closure tab and said support tab extending in opposite directions from said central portion in parallel alignment, said balloon closure and hanger device further including means to mount said device to a ceiling, wall or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A balloon closure and hanger device as disclosed in claim 1 wherein said means to mount said device comprises removable two-sided sticky tape disposed on the top surface of said support tab and complimentarily shaped with the support tab of said device thereby providing mounting means by pressing the top surface of said sticky tape to the ceiling, wall or the like to which it is to be mounted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A balloon closure and hanger device as disclosed in claim 2 further including a tape seal disposed adjacent to the top surface of said sticky tape.
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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) | 1993-06-25 | 1993-12-25 | 1994-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-25 | 1997-12-25 | 1998-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-25 | 2001-12-25 | 2002-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |