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Water-soluble balloon

US5387147A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1993
Grant dateFeb 7, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H2027/1025
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A balloon is formed from a water-soluble film which mainly comprises a polyvinyl alcohol. Coloring agents as food additives are used for pigmenting the balloon. The balloon per se is soluble in water upon coming in contact with water and accordingly, it never becomes a cause of environmental pollution. The coloring agents used are those for use in foods and thus they do not become a cause of environmental pollution.

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