Patents by Inventor Lorna M. Chapman-Rickman

Lorna M. Chapman-Rickman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Balloon arrangement
    Patent number: 9192870
    Abstract: A balloon arrangement comprises a base member. At least one stem unit is configured for removably engaging the base member. At least one balloon hoop unit is configured for removably engaging the stem unit. The balloon hoop unit comprises a hoop portion that is configured to rotate from a substantially flat position for storage to a substantially horizontal position for supporting a balloon. The balloon hoop unit further comprises a self-sealing balloon tie portion that is configured for sealing a tail of a balloon. At least one balloon is operable to be inflated by breathable air in which the self-sealing balloon tie portion seals a tail of the balloon inflated with the breathable air. The hoop portion, in the supporting position, supports the balloon inflated with the breathable air in a position for simulating being held up by helium inflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventor: Lorna M. Chapman-Rickman
  • Balloon Arrangement
    Publication number: 20150213742
    Abstract: A balloon arrangement comprises a base member. At least one stem unit is configured for removably engaging the base member. At least one balloon hoop unit is configured for removably engaging the stem unit. The balloon hoop unit comprises a hoop portion that is configured to rotate from a substantially flat position for storage to a substantially horizontal position for supporting a balloon. The balloon hoop unit further comprises a self-sealing balloon tie portion that is configured for sealing a tail of a balloon. At least one balloon is operable to be inflated by breathable air in which the self-sealing balloon tie portion seals a tail of the balloon inflated with the breathable air. The hoop portion, in the supporting position, supports the balloon inflated with the breathable air in a position for simulating being held up by helium inflation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Lorna M. Chapman-Rickman