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(11) EP 0 623 371 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
02.11.1995 Bulletin 1995/44

(43) Date of publication A2:
09.11.1994 Bulletin 1994/45

(21) Application number: 94300985.2

(22) Date of filing: 10.02.1994
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)5: A63H 27/10
(84) Designated Contracting States:
BE CH DE FR GB LI

(30) Priority: 26.04.1993 US 52760

(71) Applicant: PREMIUM BALLOON ACCESSORIES
Copley, Ohio 44321 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • Nelson, David C.
    Akron, Ohio 44333 (US)
  • Waldo, Robert L.
    Ohio 44470 (US)
  • Meluch, Martin A.
    Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 (US)

(74) Representative: Spall, Christopher John 
BARKER, BRETTELL & DUNCAN 138 Hagley Road
Edgbaston Birmingham B16 9PW
Edgbaston Birmingham B16 9PW (GB)


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    (54) Balloon weight


    (57) A balloon weight (10) for counterbalancing the lift of helium fitted balloons and the like. The balloon weight (10) has a molded plastic body (12) of aesthetically pleasing appearance, with a clip or latch assembly (18) at the top thereof. The latch assembly includes a pair of separated lobes (30, 32) which are adapted to be engaged within the aperture (40) of a latch plate (22) which is folded about a hinge and laid thereover. A receptacle (36) is defined between the lobes for receiving a balloon ribbon or string (52) which is then clinched between the side edges of the aperture and a base member (26) upon which the aperture closes.






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