Towable inflatable balloon launchpad and operations trailer
US7621553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64B1/66
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer that is configured for use with an inflatable balloon consisting of a flat bed having a topside and an underside, a front, a left side, a right side and a rear; a tongue; a plurality of suspension systems, axles, and wheels; a balloon stabilization mechanism; a gas bottle storage rack; a centralizing gas piping system with a plurality of bottle connection valves and one inflation valve; a balloon deployment winch; three balloon stabilization winches; an electric generator; an electrical distribution panel, an operational equipment payload docking station, an operational equipment cabling system; and a deflated balloon storage container.
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