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Balloon Support with Optional Advertising Element

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-19
FELDSTEIN RONALD A
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[0010]A support for retaining inflated balloons in an upright, uniform, and visually pleasing position is disclosed. The support includes lower and higher tie-down coils that are separated from one another to define a space therebetween wherein an inflated balloon may be

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However, due to increased demand for helium, it is becoming difficult to offer helium-filled balloons at prices agreeable to potential balloon consumers.
In addition, there has been some environmental concern over metallized nylon balloons, as they fail to biodegrade or shred as rubber balloons do, and a helium balloon released into the atmosphere can travel a long way before finally bursting or deflating.
Release of these types of balloons into the atmosphere is considered harmful to the environment.
These types of balloons can also conduct electricity on the surface thereof and released foil balloons can become entangled in power lines and cause power outages.
However, these holders are not arranged for retaining all balloons in an upright position.
Such holders do not provide a uniform appearance and do not give the impression that all balloons are helium filled.

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[0016]Referring now in detail to the various figures of the drawings wherein like reference characters refer to like parts, there is shown at 10 in FIGS. 1 through 3, an embodiment of the balloon support of the present invention. As best shown in these figures, the support 10 includes a plurality, e.g., three, tie-down coils, which are indicated at 14, 18 and 22. Each tie-down coil is provided for retaining and supporting a single balloon, indicated at 26, 30, and 34, in an upright position. Referring now to FIG. 4, before attaching a balloon to a tie-down coil, the balloon is inflated through its open neck 38 and knotted at its neck. The balloon may be inflated with a pressurized gas, e.g., ambient air. As shown in FIG. 4, the knotted neck 38 of the balloon is pinched between loops of the tie-down coil to retain the balloon within the tie-down coil in an upright position.

[0017]Each tie-down coil (e.g., 14) is helically wound in a manner such that the individual coiled loops lightly...

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Abstract

A support for retaining inflated balloons in an upright, uniform, and visually pleasing position is disclosed. The support includes lower and higher tie-down coils that are separated from one another to define a space therebetween wherein an inflated balloon may be situated in an upright position. Each coil is arranged for retaining an inflated balloon therein. A segment extends within the space between the tie-down coils and includes an arcuate portion shaped to enable the inflated balloon to be situated upright within said space.

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a support for supporting one or more balloons in an upright position, the support provided with an optional advertising element.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In many areas, inflatable balloons are used as decorations for various purposes such as celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, promotions and other similar personal and business party-type events. Groups of inflatable balloons may also be used as toys. Inflatable balloons also may be utilized for gaining attention such as in professional displays and for other advertising purposes. For example, one or more inflatable balloons may be used for drawing consumer attention to real estate properties and related signage promoting the sale of such properties through open houses, or otherwise. Often such inflatable balloons are attached to such advertising signage.[0003]Balloons usually are constructed of latex rubber, Mylar, or a non-elastic polymer film. Balloons are inflated ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H33/00A63H3/06
CPCA63H2027/1041A63H27/10
Inventor FELDSTEIN, RONALD A.
Owner FELDSTEIN RONALD A
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