Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft – lighter-than-air – Balloons
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Poon, Peter M. (Department: 3643)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft, lighter-than-air
Balloons
C244S115000, C244S11000H
Reexamination Certificate
active
07093790
ABSTRACT:
A mooring facility for a tethered gas balloon comprises a building structure containing a hemispherical basin capable of receiving the lower portion of an inflated lighter-than-air gas balloon for mooring the balloon. The surface of the bowl structure is complementary to the surface contour of the lower portion of the balloon. A gondola is suspended beneath the balloon and occupies a central recess in the bowl structure when the balloon is moored. The balloon is tethered by a cable and can be raised and lowered between an elevated operating position and a lowered moored position. The facility avoids the need for a large space requirement and can be erected or installed in a built-up area in or adjacent to a town or city.
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Collins Timothy D.
Thorp Reed & Armstrong LLP
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