Amusement devices: toys – Convertible from – or serving as diverse article
Reexamination Certificate
1996-07-09
2001-05-29
Muir, D. Neal (Department: 3712)
Amusement devices: toys
Convertible from, or serving as diverse article
C446S220000, C446S488000, C040S212000, C040S124010
Reexamination Certificate
active
06238259
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of novelty and amusement devices, and more particularly to a balloon novelty device that can be used for entertainment or advertising purposes.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention provides a balloon novelty device that is made up of a stationary base that is coupled to a ornamental or display member by flexible cord. The display member is intended to be coupled to at least one lighter-than-air balloon which exerts an upward force on the display member, thereby suspending it above the stationary base. Both the display member and the base can have printed on them decorative designs or written messages that can be used for entertainment or advertising purposes.
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Brown Martin Haller & McClain LLP
Muir D. Neal
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