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Inflatable object that contains a module that is inaccessible from the outside but which becomes powered in response to inflation of the object

  • US 6,482,065 B1
  • Filed: 03/09/2000
  • Issued: 11/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus that prevents drainage of power, comprising:

  • an inflatable object;

    an electronic module and at least one battery within confines of the inflatable object;

    an insulator being configured and arranged in a disabling position to electrically insulate and prevent powering of the electronic module by the at least one battery, the insulator having an end secured to an inside surface of the inflatable object, the insulator being arranged to leave the disabling position in response to opposite sides of the inflatable object spreading apart from each other due to inflation of the inflatable object; and

    electrical contacts making electrical connection in response to the insulator leaving the disabling position to enable powering of the electronic module by the at least one battery.

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