Balloon Inflation, Illumination and Holding Device
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1. An apparatus for inflating, illuminating and carrying a balloon comprising:
- an assembly having upper and lower ends, wherein said upper end is configured to attach to a neck of a balloon;
a light source mounted within the upper end of the assembly to illuminate the inside of the balloon;
a power source disposed in the assembly providing power for the light source;
a light control circuit mounted within the assembly which provides for control of the light source;
a switch mechanism positioned in the assembly, said switch mechanism operable to connect the power source to the light source and to enable the user to select a lighting mode from the light control circuit;
a handle for releasable attachment to the lower end of the assembly;
a flow path within the assembly, which permits air to be blown through the handle and the assembly and into the balloon; and
a valve mechanism for sealing the flow path after inflation of the balloon,whereby inflation of the balloon is achieved using air.
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Abstract
A device for inflating, illuminating and holding a balloon like a torch, without the use of helium. The device includes illumination means, a power supply and related circuitry, a pathway for inflating and sealing the balloon, an elongate handle, and a cap. The device further includes a switch with a trigger mechanism positioned so that the illumination means or lighting mode can be activated by the user. The device is also configured to meet child safety regulations and requirements.
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21 Claims
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1. An apparatus for inflating, illuminating and carrying a balloon comprising:
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an assembly having upper and lower ends, wherein said upper end is configured to attach to a neck of a balloon; a light source mounted within the upper end of the assembly to illuminate the inside of the balloon; a power source disposed in the assembly providing power for the light source; a light control circuit mounted within the assembly which provides for control of the light source; a switch mechanism positioned in the assembly, said switch mechanism operable to connect the power source to the light source and to enable the user to select a lighting mode from the light control circuit; a handle for releasable attachment to the lower end of the assembly; a flow path within the assembly, which permits air to be blown through the handle and the assembly and into the balloon; and a valve mechanism for sealing the flow path after inflation of the balloon, whereby inflation of the balloon is achieved using air. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A non-helium inflated balloon illumination and carrying device comprising:
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a housing having an inlet and an outlet for sealing insertion into a neck of a balloon positioned around the outlet; a flow path within the housing for conducting an inflation gas other than helium from the inlet to the outlet of the housing; a flow control system disposed in the flow path allowing the inflation gas to flow from the inlet to the outlet; a light source and power source mounted within a second housing positioned within the outlet of the housing, and a switch operable external to the second housing to connect the power source to the light source by completing a circuit between the power source and the light source; and a handle attached to the housing for holding an attached inflated balloon upright. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for carrying a non-helium inflated, illuminated balloon upright comprising:
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providing an assembly having upper and lower ends with a light source mounted in the upper end, a power source for providing power for the light source, a light control circuit that provides for control of the light, and a switch to connect the power source to the light source; a handle attached to the lower end of the assembly, said handle providing a flow path for the non-helium gas through the handle to the upper end of the assembly, said flow path being sealable with a one-way valve mechanism positioned therein; positioning a balloon on the upper end of the assembly; inflating the balloon by blowing non-helium gas through the path thereby sealing said gas in said balloon by closing said one-way valve mechanism; further sealing the flow path through the handle by attaching a child-safe cap to the handle opening; and enabling a user to hold the balloon in an upright position without the use of helium by grasping the handle.
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