Illuminated balloon having a self-contained light member
First Claim
1. An illuminated balloon comprising:
- a substantially gas-impermeable membrane formed of a film-like material capable of pressurized gas storage, said membrane defining a gas storage region, said balloon having an inner surface and an outer surface and defining a neck portion having an opening therein for introducing a gas to inflate the balloon; and
a light means, said light means being self-contained and including an illuminating element and a power source electrically connected thereto, said light means including said power source being completely within said gas storage region; and
a mounting member for mounting said light means to said balloon inner surface on said membrane,wherein said mounting member includes a peripheral edge and defines an opening therein spaced from said peripheral edge, said opening being in said mounting member and aligning with said illuminating element when said mounting member is positioned on said membrane with said light means disposed therebetween.
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Abstract
An illuminated balloon includes a substantially gas-impermeable membrane capable of pressurized gas storage and a self-contained illuminating member fully positioned within the balloon. The membrane defines a gas storage region having an inner surface and an outer surface and a neck portion. The neck portion includes an opening therein for introducing a gas to inflate the balloon. The illuminating member is self-contained and includes an illuminating element and a power source electrically connected thereto. The illuminating member, including the power source, is completely within the gas storage region. The illuminating member can include a light emitting diode (LED) and circuitry to provide pulsating power to the LED.
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13 Claims
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1. An illuminated balloon comprising:
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a substantially gas-impermeable membrane formed of a film-like material capable of pressurized gas storage, said membrane defining a gas storage region, said balloon having an inner surface and an outer surface and defining a neck portion having an opening therein for introducing a gas to inflate the balloon; and a light means, said light means being self-contained and including an illuminating element and a power source electrically connected thereto, said light means including said power source being completely within said gas storage region; and a mounting member for mounting said light means to said balloon inner surface on said membrane, wherein said mounting member includes a peripheral edge and defines an opening therein spaced from said peripheral edge, said opening being in said mounting member and aligning with said illuminating element when said mounting member is positioned on said membrane with said light means disposed therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. An illuminated balloon comprising:
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a substantially gas-impermeable membrane capable of pressurized gas storage, said membrane defining a gas storage region, said balloon having an inner surface and an outer surface and defining a neck portion having an opening therein for introducing a gas to inflate the balloon; and a light means, said light means being self-contained and including an illuminating element and a power source electrically connected thereto, said light means including said power source being completely within said gas storage region, including a tethering member affixed to the light means, said tethering member extending through said opening in said neck portion when said light means is positioned within said gas storage region. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6)
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7. An illuminated balloon comprising:
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a substantially gas-impermeable film-like membrane capable of pressurized gas storage, said membrane defining a gas storage region and being formed by at least first and second panels, said membrane having an inner surface and an outer surface, said membrane further having a neck portion with an opening therein for introducing a gas to inflate the balloon; and a light emitting member, said member being self-contained and including an illuminating element and a power source electrically connected thereto, said light emitting member including said power source being completely within said gas storage region; and a mounting member configured to be affixed to one of said panels, wherein said light emitting member is positionable between said mounting member and said panel. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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