WESLEY DAVID WARNER
Pilots at Aberdeen St, Anaheim, CA
License number
California A2797392
Issued Date
Mar 2017
Expiration Date
Sep 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
675 S Aberdeen St, Anaheim, CA 92807
Professional information
Self-Sealing Balloon And Method Of Manufacture
US Patent:
2014003, Jan 30, 2014
Filed:
Jul 27, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/952608
Inventors:
Wesley Warner - Anaheim Hills CA, US
Tory Stark - Weston FL, US
Tory Stark - Weston FL, US
International Classification:
A63H 27/10
US Classification:
428 341, 156292
Abstract:
A self-sealing balloon comprising a tubular balloon neck segment extending from an opening of a balloon gas retaining expansion cavity. A bead of adhesive material is applied in a loop about an interior circumference of a neck portion of the balloon forming a dispensed adhesive roll. The dispensed adhesive roll is at least partially encapsulated within an adhesive staging segment. The adhesive staging segment is shaped into a loop by at least one roller. The roller extends the balloon neck material and pulls the ring downward, drawing the ring into the adhesive staging segment. The ring aids in forming the loop. In use, the balloon would be inflated. The neck would be stretched, exposing the adhesive ring. The ring would be compressed forming a seal, entrapping pressurized air within the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity. This provides a low cost, simple self-sealing solution for a balloon.