Multi-segment animation balloon

a balloon and animation technology, applied in the field of balloons, can solve the problem that the balloon segments cannot be provided with the ability to change their relative orientation, and achieve the effect of flexible movement and controlled movemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-07-12
CARMON ARIE DAVID
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[0011] Balloons having controlled and versatile movements would clearly be more fun when used as a toy, and would be more eye catching when used for advertising or promotion.
[0012] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide multi-segment balloons that are filled with a gas that is less dense than air and have controlled and versatile movements.

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However, there appears to be no provision for the balloon segments to change their relative orientation during vertical movement of the balloon.

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[0031] The invention is based on a multi-segmented balloon, preferably made of metalized nylon, Mylar or PVC which are filled with lighter than air gas, such as helium. Each of the segments has its own lumen i.e. an inner hollow space or cavity, which can be interconnected so as to allow filling of the balloon from a common inlet. Alternatively, the lumens of different segments may be separate, such that each segment is essentially a separate balloon, which must then be provided with its own gas inlet. In this case the individual balloons, each constituted by a segment, are attached to other segments by direct gluing or by connecting them with a strip of lightweight material such as foils of metalized nylon, Mylar or of PVC. Making balloons from foils involves heat sealing of two layers cut from the foil and positioned one on top of the other, then heat sealing the edges. Heat sealing can also be utilized to create inflatable segments with non-inflatable joints having small aperture...

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Animation balloon such as a toy or advertising gimmick has at least two hollow segments filled with a gas that is less dense than air and joined so as to define between proximate pairs of segments a flexible joint that lies in a substantially horizontal plane when the balloon is used. A tether anchored to an air-buoyant drive segment of the balloon allows different external pulling force components to be applied so as to pull down the at least two segments, whereupon releasing the tether allows the at least two segments to rise independently under the buoyancy of the drive segment. The tether may be anchored asymmetrically relative to a center of gravity of the balloon so as to pull down the balloon while applying a turning moment in a first direction, whereupon releasing the tether allows the balloon to rise under its buoyancy while turning in an opposite direction.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to generally to balloons that are filled with a gas that is less dense than air. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Helium filled balloons have become popular both as toys and as advertising media. Most toys based on the use of helium filled balloons are static and remain in a fixed place when tethered, so as to prevent their flying away. Some toy balloons are adapted for carrying gondolas and the like so that by adding or subtracting small weights they can be kept at a desired level over the ground. Toy balloons called “Air walkers” are also known, having two normally dangling appendages, either filled with helium or made of lightweight materials. When the balloon buoyancy is maintained close to the ground and a light breeze blows, the appendages are moved by the air flow and create an illusion of “walking”. [0003] Balloons used for advertising and promotion, which are normally of large size have mostly a fixed form and are stati...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H3/06
CPCA63H27/10A63H2027/1066A63H2027/1058A63H2027/1041
Inventor CARMON, ARIE DAVID
Owner CARMON ARIE DAVID
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