Balloon weight and ribbon assembly
US5989093A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H2027/1041
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A balloon weight and ribbon assembly includes a spool having a length of ribbon wound thereabout, the ribbon being secured at one end to the spool and at the other end to a breakaway tab which initially comprises a part and parcel of the spool. A dimple in the tab accommodates receipt of a double knot at one end of the ribbon, while a slot in the spool accommodates receipt of a double knot of the ribbon at the opposite end. A piece of double backed adhesive tape is provided on the breakaway tab to allow for securement of the tab to the neck or tail of an inflated balloon.
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