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Illuminated balloon apparatus and method

  • US 5,857,760 A
  • Filed: 11/29/1995
  • Issued: 01/12/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A lighting devic, comprising:

  • a balloon having an inside;

    an optical cable, including at least one fiber, to conduct light in a directed manner, said optical cable having a first distal end and a second distal end, said second distal end of said optical cable being configured to cause dispersal of said light and being fused into a fused portion having a substantially convex configuration, said fusing causing said light conducted by said optical fiber to be dispersed at said fused portion, wherein said second distal end is within said inside of said balloon; and

    a lighting source for providing said light to said first distal end of said optical cable.

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