Illuminated fiber decorated balloons
US6371638B1 · kind B1 · utility
20Cited by
12References
34Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S362/806
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inflatable translucent balloon body has a predetermined net lifting force upon inflation with a lighter than air gas. A light source is attached to the balloon upon inflation by a light transmitting tether. To keep the buoyant balloon afloat while attached to the light transmitting tether, the light transmitting tether has a net weight of less than the net lifting force of the balloon in an inflated state with lighter than air gas therein.
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