Display device for inflated buoyant novelty balloons
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United States of America Patent
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Oct 14, 2003
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Mar 6, 2003
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Aug 31, 2001
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Aug 31, 2001
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Abstract
A display device for displaying lighter-than-air novelty balloons includes an elongated base with a rear wall and a front wall extending therefrom to form a channel for receiving and retaining balloon weights. The display device is formed from a plastic material and at least one of front or rear walls are flexible with respect to the other. A gap between the upper edge portion of the front wall and the upper edge portion of the rear wall, which has a smaller width that the base of the channel receives and retains balloon weights in a resilient manner. The outer side of the base is adapted to being attached to a display object by an adhesive, a magnetic member, or fasteners. A display rack for displaying lighter-than-air novelty balloons includes a pole for attaching a plurality of the display devices thereto in a vertical orientation. A support base provides support for the pole and maintains the pole in an upright position. Another display rack for displaying lighter-than-air novelty balloons includes a flat surface for attaching a plurality of the display devices to its edges. The flat surface provides a space for displaying signs.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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CTI INDUSTRIES CORPORATION | 22160 N PEPPER ROAD BARRINGTON IL 60010 |
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- 2001 Application Filing Year
- A47F Class
- 491 Applications Filed
- 101 Patents Issued To-Date
- 20.58 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Frank, Steven B | Elgin, IL | 2 | 28 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 28 | |||
Komar, Samuel B | Crystal Lake, IL | 3 | 39 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 39 |
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- 7 Citation Count
- A47F Class
- 3.37 % this patent is cited more than
- 22 Age
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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