Launch system for lighter-than-air-balloons

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12116101
APP PUB NO 20230271690A1
SERIAL NO

18312405

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An example method for launching a high-altitude balloon includes securing a launch collar around a balloon envelope to form a choke point separating an upper portion of the balloon envelope from a lower portion of the balloon envelope. The balloon envelope is structurally secured to a launch platform via a tether that is coupled to the launch collar. The launch collar is configured such that release of the launch collar from the choke point releases the balloon envelope from the launch platform.

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  • URBAN SKY THEORY INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Antonio, Andrew F Denver, US 9 5
Leidich, Jared Denver, US 33 352
McLaughlin, Maxmillion J W Fort Myers, US 5 1
Smith, Nolan G Denver, US 6 1
Sweeney, Mitchell W Alvin, US 5 1

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