Abstract: A device for inflating an elastic, translucent object, specifically a balloon which encloses a nozzle that can be inserted into an opening of the object, whose nozzle bore hole is connected to a compressed gas line, having a self-activating, resettable, release lever for manually controlling the compressed gas flow, designated in such a way so that the nozzle bore hole is connected to at least one paint cartridge, which can contain liquid paint and upon activation of the release lever the paint together with the compressed gas can flow into the inside of the object.

Abstract: An inflatable chemiluminescent system for illuminating balloons through a chemical reaction comprising, includes a balloon fabricated of an elastic, air impervious material, preferably rubber, natural or synthetic or blends thereof. The balloon is generally shaped in a spherical configuration when inflated to include an upper extent, a lower extent with an inflation/deflation opening, and an intermediate extent there between. The intermediate extent of the balloon is bounded by an upper plane and a parallel lower plane of a common diameter, with a central plane of a circular configuration having a diameter greater than that of the upper and lower planes. A plurality of luminescent chemicals with the first luminescent chemical located at the central extent and a second luminescent chemical located at the central extent remote from the first luminescent chemical.