Ballonet for a balloon

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9580162
APP PUB NO 20160214699A1
SERIAL NO

15090456

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Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for altitude control of a high-altitude balloon. A bladder or ballonet is provided within an envelope of a balloon. The bladder is tubular-shaped, is inflatable, and is foldable for insertion into the balloon prior to performing a final seam on the balloon. To stabilize the bladder, the bladder may be attachable to one or more interior surfaces of the envelope with one or more ropes.

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  • GOOGLE LLC;X DEVELOPMENT LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Roach, Kevin San Jose, US 43 655

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