Signals and indicators – Indicators – By location
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)
Signals and indicators
Indicators
By location
C244S031000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10821799
ABSTRACT:
An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.
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French Patrick
O'Connor Michael
Scott Joseph D.
Veatch Bradley D.
Yamona Blase A.
ADA Technology, Inc.
Dinh Tien
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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