Patents by Inventor Robert Zingale

Robert Zingale 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).

  • Illuminated fiber decorated balloons
    Patent number: 6371638
    Abstract: An inflatable translucent balloon body has a predetermined net lifting force upon inflation with a lighter than air gas. A light source is attached to the balloon upon inflation by a light transmitting tether. To keep the buoyant balloon afloat while attached to the light transmitting tether, the light transmitting tether has a net weight of less than the net lifting force of the balloon in an inflated state with lighter than air gas therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Zingale, Eric Koenig
  • Decorative illuminated balloons
    Patent number: 6106135
    Abstract: An inflatable translucent balloon body has a predetermined net lifting force upon inflation with a lighter than air gas. A light source is attached to the balloon upon inflation by a light transmitting tether. To keep the buoyant balloon afloat while attached to the light transmitting tether, the light transmitting tether has a net weight of less than the net lifting force of the balloon in an inflated state with lighter than air gas therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventors: Robert Zingale, Eric Koenig