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Overhead display unit for inflated balloons

US5727700A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1995
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 28, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47F5/0892
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device for displaying inflated balloons, particularly pillow-shaped MYLAR-type balloons has a closed perimeter formed from at least one downwardly-open channel member. The downwardly-open channel member has a width slightly larger than the thickness of the balloons displayed therein, so the balloons are restrained in a position to allow display of one of the generally planar surfaces of the balloon through the outwardly facing surface of the channel member. A top retaining member, comprised of either a ceiling to which the perimeter is attached or a grid-like member attached to the perimeter and suspended from the ceiling, acts with the perimeter to form a downwardly-open cavity in which additional inflated balloons may be stored for sale.

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