Amusement devices: toys – Inflatable
Patent
1999-02-16
2000-12-26
Muir, D. Neal
Amusement devices: toys
Inflatable
446489, A63H 306, A63H 3300
Patent
active
061650390
ABSTRACT:
A hot air balloon toy 10 that consists of a helium or air filled balloon 12 and an attached gondola 14. The gondola 14 is formed from a sheet of flexible, lightweight, material and having a top portion 16, bottom portion 24, and intermediate portion 20. The top portion 16 is formed into an annulus shape, with the shape being maintained with the use of a fastening means 18. The bottom portion 24 is in the form of a container, with the container shape being maintained with the use of a fastening means 28. The gondola is attached to the balloon with the use of an adhesive stopper 42 that is placed on the balloon tether 40 underneath the floor flap 32 and next to a hole 38 in floor flap. The spring-like action of intermediate sides 20 helps to hold the gondola 14 firmly against the balloon 12.
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