US5108339A
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Non-latex inflatable toy
Assignee: Fleet National Bank
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Filing: 1990-08-22
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Granted: 1992-04-28
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Expires: 2010-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A non-latex inflatable toy is disclosed which includes a first inner balloon encompassed by a partially transparent second outer balloon. An inflation unbilical extends from the stem of the outer balloon to the inner balloon, thereby defining various inflation paths. In one preferred embodiment, the balloons are inflated through two separate passageways in the outer balloon stem. In another, the outer balloon is inflated via the umbilical and the inner balloon.
Inventors
- 👤 Garry Kieves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/10; A63H2027/1025; A63H2027/1041; A63H2027/1075; A63H2027/1083; A63H2027/1091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An inflatable product comprising, in combination: a first, inner and smaller non-latex balloon having a first body and a first stem and defining a design; a second, outer and larger non-latex balloon having a second body and second stem, said second balloon having an encompassing relationship with respect to said first balloon, said second balloon being at least partially clear such that said design is visible therethrough, said second stem having first and second stem passageways; an outer self-sealing valve partially secured within said first stem passageway and extending into said second body, said outer balloon being inflatable through said first stem passageway and said outer self-sealing valve; an inflation umbilical interconnecting said first stem of said inner balloon and said second stem passageway of said outer balloon, said umbilical defining an inflation link for said inner balloon; and an inner self-sealing valve in communication with said inflation link, said inner balloon being inflatable through said inflation link and said inner self-sealing valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An inflatable product comprising, in combination: a first, inner and smaller non-latex balloon having a first body and a first stem and defining a design; a second, outer and larger non-latex balloon having a second body and second stem, said second balloon having an encompassing relationship with respect to said first balloon, said second balloon being at least partially clear such that said design is visible therethrough, said second stem having first and second stem passageways; an outer self-sealing valve partially secured within said first stem passageway and extending into said second body, said outer balloon being inflatable through said first stem passageway and said outer self-sealing valve; an inflation umbilical interconnecting said first stem of said inner balloon and said second stem passageway of said outer balloon, said umbilical defining an inflation link for said inner balloon; and an inner self-sealing valve in communication with said inflation link, said inner balloon being inflatable through said inflation link and said inner self-sealing valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An inflatable product as claimed in claim 1 wherein said inner self-sealing valve is partially secured within said first stem and extends into said first body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An inflatable toy as claimed in claim 2 wherein said outer balloon includes a first metallized plastic sheet and a second clear plastic sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An inflatable toy as claimed in claim 1 further comprising an indicia upon said outer balloon indicating an inflation sequence.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
148 words
An inflatable product comprising, in combination: a first, inner and smaller non-latex balloon having a first body and a first stem and defining a design; a second, outer and larger non-latex balloon having a second body, a first stem passageway and a second stem passageway, said second stem passageway being separate and distinct and lacking communication with said first stem passageway, said second balloon having an encompassing relationship with respect to said first balloon, said second balloon being at least partially clear such that said design is visible, said outer balloon being inflatable through said first stem passageway; and a flexible plastic umbilical interconnecting said first stem of said inner balloon and said second stem passageway of said outer balloon and defining an inflation link for said inner balloon, whereby said inner balloon is inflated through said second stem passageway of said outer balloon and said inflation link.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
An inflatable product comprising, in combination: a first, inner and smaller non-latex balloon having a first body and a first stem and defining a design; a second, outer and larger non-latex balloon having a second body, a first stem passageway and a second stem passageway, said second stem passageway being separate and distinct and lacking communication with said first stem passageway, said second balloon having an encompassing relationship with respect to said first balloon, said second balloon being at least partially clear such that said design is visible, said outer balloon being inflatable through said first stem passageway; and a flexible plastic umbilical interconnecting said first stem of said inner balloon and said second stem passageway of said outer balloon and defining an inflation link for said inner balloon, whereby said inner balloon is inflated through said second stem passageway of said outer balloon and said inflation link.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An inflatable product as claimed in claim 5 further comprising an inner self-sealing valve in communication with said inflation link.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An inflatable product as claimed in claim 6 wherein said inner self-sealing valve is partially secured within said first stem and extends into said first body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
An inflatable product as claimed in claim 6 further comprising an outer self-sealing valve in communication with said first stem passageway.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
An inflatable product comprising, in combination: a first, inner and smaller non-latex balloon, having a first stem and defining a design; a second, outer and larger non-latex balloon, said second balloon having a second stem and an encompassing relationship with respect to said first balloon, said second balloon being at least partially clear such that said design is visible therethrough; an inflation umbilical interposing said first and second stems and defining an inflation link to said inner balloon; and said first stem defining a passageway providing communication between said inner balloon and said outer balloon, whereby said outer balloon is inflated via said inflation link and said inner balloon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
109 words
An inflatable product comprising, in combination: a first, inner and smaller non-latex balloon, having a first stem and defining a design; a second, outer and larger non-latex balloon, said second balloon having a second stem and an encompassing relationship with respect to said first balloon, said second balloon being at least partially clear such that said design is visible therethrough; an inflation umbilical interposing said first and second stems and defining an inflation link to said inner balloon; and said first stem defining a passageway providing communication between said inner balloon and said outer balloon, whereby said outer balloon is inflated via said inflation link and said inner balloon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An inflatable product as claimed in claim 9 further comprising a first self-sealing valve in communication with said inflation link.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
An inflatable product as claimed in claim 9 further comprising a passageway providing communication between said inner balloon and said outer balloon, whereby said outer balloon is inflated via said inner balloon.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
An inflatable product as claimed in claim 11 further comprising a second self-sealing valve extending from said inner balloon and in communication with said passageway.
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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) | 1995-04-28 | 1995-10-28 | 1996-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-04-28 | 1999-10-28 | 2000-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-04-28 | 2003-10-28 | 2004-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |