Patents by Inventor William Machala

William Machala 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).

  • Patent number: 7322137
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflation modules. The modules are inflated by a fan element. More specifically, a first inflation module is formed from a permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape or design when inflated, such as a snowman, Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Uncle Sam or another seasonal or holiday character. The first inflation module is surrounded by a non-permeable material creating an enclosure around the first inflation module and forming a second inflation module. The first inflation module is formed with at least one exhaust port in its base, which has two purposes. First, the exhaust port acts to inflate the second inflation module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Chrisha Creations, Ltd.
    Inventor: William Machala
  • Patent number: 7302769
    Abstract: An inflatable display that has an interchangeable fan assembly in a position on the inflatable figure that allows optimum airflow into the display. One interchangeable fan assembly can be used for a plurality of inflatable figures by detaching the interchangeable fan assembly from the receiving opening on one figure and attaching it to the same on another figure with a compatible receiving opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Chrisha Creations, Ltd.
    Inventor: William Machala
  • Patent number: 7216446
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflatable compartments. A first inflatable compartment is continuously inflated by a first fan element and at least a second inflatable compartment is periodically inflated by a second fan element. The inflatable display may be produced from permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape or design when inflated, such as a witch and caldron, Santa Claus and a chimney, or the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg. Further, the inflatable display may include a string of lights enclosed within a plastic shell to avoid damaging the inflatable display material by heat or fire. Also, the period associated with the operational inflation/deflation may be controlled by a variable controller connected to the second fan element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Chrisha Creations, Ltd.
    Inventor: William Machala
  • Publication number: 20060230655
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflation modules. The modules are inflated by a fan element. More specifically, a first inflation module is formed from a permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape or design when inflated, such as a snowman, Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Uncle Sam or another seasonal or holiday character. The first inflation module is surrounded by a non-permeable material creating an enclosure around the first inflation module and forming a second inflation module. The first inflation module is formed with at least one exhaust port in its base, which has two purposes. First, the exhaust port acts to inflate the second inflation module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventor: William Machala
  • Publication number: 20060111012
    Abstract: An inflation display device comprises an inflation module including an extension portion. An end of the extension portion is connected with the main body of the inflation module. The inflatable display also includes a partition formed where the extension portion is joined with the main body of the inflatable display. Advantageously, one or more aperture(s) are defined in the partition with a circumference smaller than that of the partition. The pressure associated with the air flowing through the extension portion can be varied. By varying the pressure of the air flowing through the aperture, it is possible to animate the extension portion as the air flow travels through the tapered extension portion and exits a free end of the extension portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: William Machala
  • Publication number: 20060107564
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflation modules. The modules are inflated by a fan element. More specifically, a first inflation module is formed from a permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape or design when inflated, such as a snowman, Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Uncle Sam or another seasonal or holiday character. The first inflation module is surrounded by a non-permeable material creating an enclosure around the first inflation module and forming a second inflation module. The first inflation module is formed with at least one exhaust port in its base, which has two purposes. First, the exhaust port acts to inflate the second inflation module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: William Machala
  • Publication number: 20060107573
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflatable compartments. A first inflatable compartment is continuously inflated by a first fan element and at least a second inflatable compartment is periodically inflated by a second fan element. The inflatable display may be produced from permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape or design when inflated, such as a witch and caldron, Santa Claus and a chimney, or the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg. Further, the inflatable display may include a string of lights enclosed within a plastic shell to avoid damaging the inflatable display material by heat or fire. Also, the period associated with the operational inflation/deflation may be controlled by a variable controller connected to the second fan element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: William Machala
  • Publication number: 20050190556
    Abstract: An inflatable display that has an interchangeable fan assembly in a position on the inflatable figure that allows optimum airflow into the display. One interchangeable fan assembly can be used for a plurality of inflatable figures by detaching the interchangeable fan assembly from the receiving opening on one figure and attaching it to the same on another figure with a compatible receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventor: William Machala