Patents by Inventor Paul A. Ansolabehere
Paul A. Ansolabehere 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).
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Publication number: 20230017749Abstract: A balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a first layer, a second layer, a graphic design and a third layer. The first layer including from about 10 to about 90 wt. % crystalline polyester and from about 10 to about 90 wt. % of a formability enhancer to assist in increasing the polymeric chain flexibility. The formability enhancer has a melting point less than about 230° C. The first layer has a MD and a TD Young's Modulus of at least 10% lower than a crystalline polyester film in the absence of the formability enhancer. The second layer is a metallic barrier layer. The graphic design is printed onto a surface of the metallic barrier layer. The third layer is a sealant layer. The first layer is located between the second and third layers. The balloon contains a gas lighter than air.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Stefanos L. Sakellarides, Paige Manuel, Jan Moritz, Dean Borchardt, Paul A. Ansolabehere
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Publication number: 20170368809Abstract: A balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a first layer, a second layer, a graphic design and a third layer. The first layer including from about 10 to about 90 wt. % crystalline polyester and from about 10 to about 90 wt. % of a formability enhancer to assist in increasing the polymeric chain flexibility. The formability enhancer has a melting point less than about 230° C. The first layer has a MD and a TD Young's Modulus of at least 10% lower than a crystalline polyester film in the absence of the formability enhancer. The second layer is a metallic barrier layer. The graphic design is printed onto a surface of the metallic barrier layer. The third layer is a sealant layer. The first layer is located between the second and third layers. The balloon contains a gas lighter than air.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Stefanos L. Sakellarides, Paige Manuel, Jan Moritz, Dean Borchardt, Paul A. Ansolabehere
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Patent number: 8399080Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignees: Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Anagram International, Inc.Inventors: Gianfranco Chicarella, Nao Yokota, Tracy A. Paolilli, John J. Fitch, Todd R. Sarnstrom, Dean Borchardt, Paul A. Ansolabehere, Steven Sargeant
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Publication number: 20120035034Abstract: The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metalized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.08 Ohms/sq. The invention relates to articles and methods for producing needed bonds and seal strength required to manufacture non latex balloons. The balloons of this invention have an extended product life because they are more resistant to common defects like pin holing and stress cracks than conventional balloon systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: ANAGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Todd Sarnstrom, Paul Ansolabehere, Dean Borchardt, Andrew Swanson, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Michael Fatica, Gianfranco Chicarella
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Publication number: 20110287200Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicants: Anagram International, Inc., TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.Inventors: Gianfranco CHICARELLA, Nao YOKOTA, Tracy A. PAOLILLI, John J. FITCH, Todd R. SARNSTROM, Dean BORCHARDT, Paul A. ANSOLABEHERE, Steven SARGEANT
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Publication number: 20110287199Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicants: Anagram International, Inc., TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.Inventors: Gianfranco CHICARELLA, Nao YOKOTA, Tracy A. PAOLILLI, John J. FITCH, Todd R. SARNSTROM, Dean BORCHARDT, Paul A. ANSOLABEHERE, Steven SARGEANT
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Publication number: 20110281047Abstract: A method of constructing an aerostat involves using a self-mating adhesive system to bind a first barrier film and a second barrier film together. The adhesive precursors of the self-mating adhesive system are applied to the first and second barrier films at the desired point of bonding between the films. Following the application of the adhesive precursors, the barrier films are pressed together to bring the adhesive precursors into contact with each other. A self-mating adhesive layer, which binds the first and second barrier films together, is formed as a result of the reaction between the adhesive precursors. Thereafter the aerostat is die cut out of the web film. The method of the present invention results in aerostats with a bond line at the edge of the desired shape. These aerostats have a reduced weight compared to aerostats made using conventional practices employing a heat sealing layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Anagram International, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Ansolabehere, Dean S. Borchardt, Todd R. Sarnstrom, SR.
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Publication number: 20110223828Abstract: The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.08 Ohms/sq. The invention relates to articles and methods for producing needed bonds and seal strength required to manufacture non latex balloons. The balloons of this invention have an extended product life because they are more resistant to common defects like pin holing and stress cracks than conventional balloon systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: ANAGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Todd Sarnstrom, Paul Ansolabehere, Dean Borchardt, Andrew Swanson, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Michael Fatica, Gianfranco Chicarella
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Patent number: 7972193Abstract: The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.08 Ohms/sq. The invention relates to articles and methods for producing needed bonds and seal strength required to manufacture non latex balloons. The balloons of this invention have an extended product life because they are more resistant to common defects like pin holing and stress cracks than conventional balloon systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Anagram International , Inc.Inventors: Todd Sarnstrom, Paul Ansolabehere, Dean Borchardt, Andrew Swanson, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Michael Fatica, Gianfranco Chicarella
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Patent number: 7963820Abstract: A balloon with an attached magnetic speaker sound module. The sound module has a housing containing a magnetic speaker, a power source, and wiring connecting the magnetic speaker the power source. The magnetic speaker is mounted in the housing adjacent an aperture in the housing. The balloon may be constructed of two sides with different weights, with the magnetic speaker adhered to the side with lesser weight so that the balloon floats upright. Alternatively, a counter-weight may be attached to the side of the balloon opposite the magnetic speaker sound module. A method of manufacturing a balloon with an attached magnetic speaker sound module. The balloon is caused to float upright either by constructing the balloon of two sides with different weights and attaching the magnetic speaker sound module to the side with the lesser weight, or by attaching a counter-weight to the side of the balloon opposite the magnetic speaker sound module.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Anagram International, Inc.Inventor: Paul Ansolabehere
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Publication number: 20100159795Abstract: The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.08 Ohms/sq. The invention relates to articles and methods for producing needed bonds and seal strength required to manufacture non latex balloons. The balloons of this invention have an extended product life because they are more resistant to common defects like pin holing and stress cracks than conventional balloon systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Todd Sarnstrom, Paul Ansolabehere, Dean Borchardt, Andrew Swanson, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Michael Fatica, Gianfranco Chicarella
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Patent number: 7658661Abstract: An ornamental sound music module for a balloon has an ornamental suitably raised face with a peripheral lip or flange. A backer board is adhered to the rear of the ornamental face creating a housing. A central aperture is within the backer board with an annular support rim for supporting the outer disc portion of a piezoelectric buzzer in a firm manner to encourage the central regions of the buzzer to generate optimum music. A circuit board is contained within the housing and is connected to the buzzer by wires. The backer board suitably has an adhesive to allow the ornamental sound module to be affixed to a metalized nylon film balloon.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Anagram International, Inc.Inventor: Paul Ansolabehere
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Publication number: 20090022919Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicants: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC., Anagram International, Inc.Inventors: Gianfranco CHICARELLA, Nao Yokota, Tracy A. Paolilli, John J. Fitch, Todd R. Sarnstrom, Dean Borchardt, Paul A. Ansolabehere, Steven Sargeant
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Publication number: 20070293120Abstract: A two layer non-latex balloon in which a portion of the two layers is heat-sealed together to form a pocket which does not inflate. A slot made in a portion of the pocket allows items to be inserted. After inflation, the balloon appears to be a picture frame surrounding the item inserted in the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Anagram International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Bourgeault, Robert Greenwald, Todd Sarnstrom, Paul Ansolabehere
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Publication number: 20070287017Abstract: A process for fabricating a high barrier lamination suitable for the construction of lighter than air materials including providing a thin, two layer thermoplastic film consisting of an amorphous copolyester skin and a high crystalline polyester core; plasma treating the high crystalline polyester core layer to a surface energy of about 50 to about 68 dyne; depositing a metal barrier layer to an optical density of about 2.2 to about 3.2; and extrusion coating a linear low density polyethylene sealant layer on the amorphous copolyester skin layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Lumirror DivisonInventors: Steven Sargeant, Gianfranco Chicarella, John Medeiros, Joseph A. Bourgeault, Todd R. Sarnstrom, Paul A. Ansolabehere, Todd Fayne
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Publication number: 20070098197Abstract: A balloon with an attached magnetic speaker sound module. The sound module has a housing containing a magnetic speaker, a power source, and wiring connecting the magnetic speaker the power source. The magnetic speaker is mounted in the housing adjacent an aperture in the housing. The balloon may be constructed of two sides with different weights, with the magnetic speaker adhered to the side with lesser weight so that the balloon floats upright. Alternatively, a counter-weight may be attached to the side of the balloon opposite the magnetic speaker sound module. A method of manufacturing a balloon with an attached magnetic speaker sound module. The balloon is caused to float upright either by constructing the balloon of two sides with different weights and attaching the magnetic speaker sound module to the side with the lesser weight, or by attaching a counter-weight to the side of the balloon opposite the magnetic speaker sound module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Anagram International, Inc.Inventor: Paul Ansolabehere
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Publication number: 20070037472Abstract: A non-latex balloon has at least two outer balloon layers of a polymer such as nylon, with an inner layer of heat-sealable material. A self-sealing valve is heat-sealed to the inner surface of one of the outer layers. An inner balloon layer is placed adjacent the outer balloon layers and heat-sealed to one of them to form an enclosed pocket. Two inner balloon layers may be used to form two pockets. The seal of the pockets may be releasable by the user to put a sundry item into the pocket or the sundry item may be manufactured into the pocket. A method of manufacture of a balloon product includes the steps of: placing a valve between two outer sheets of heat-sealable material; placing an inner sheet of material between the two outer sheets; and heat-sealing the valve to the outer sheets and heat-sealing the inner sheet to an outer sheet to form a sealed balloon with a pocket between the inner sheet and the outer sheet. Two pockets may be produced by using a second inner sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2005Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Robert Greenwald, John Gilbert, Wayne Senger, Paul Ansolabehere
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Publication number: 20060292961Abstract: An ornamental sound music module for a balloon has an ornamental suitably raised face with a peripheral lip or flange. A backer board is adhered to the rear of the ornamental face creating a housing. A central aperture is within the backer board with an annular support rim for supporting the outer disc portion of a piezoelectric buzzer in a firm manner to encourage the central regions of the buzzer to generate optimum music. A circuit board is contained within the housing and is connected to the buzzer by wires. The backer board suitably has an adhesive to allow the ornamental sound module to be affixed to a metalized nylon film balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventor: Paul Ansolabehere
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Patent number: 6575805Abstract: A non-latex balloon is shown and includes an inflatable inner portion. Inflatable outer portions communicate with the inner portion and are secured thereto in an assembled state to provide a substantially vertical message face.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Anagram International, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Ansolabehere, Joseph A. Bourgeault, Robert E. Greenwald, Robert E. Yedowitz, Jr.