Patents Assigned to NEWCO PROJECTS LIMITED
  • Publication number: 20110316275
    Abstract: An automatic machine that holds, inflates, then securely knots ordinary latex party balloons without using accessories includes a filling nozzle, surrounding clamps, and a balloon neck stretcher. Two closable jaws can be raised, lowered, advanced, retracted and twisted about the stretched neck so that a knot is formed in the stretched neck prior to release of the balloon. Mechatronics techniques make the required motions. An optional supply mechanism pre-mounts balloons on rows of nozzles on parallel sliding strips, so that a particular strip can be selected and moved to cause inflation and knotting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: NEWCO PROJECTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Warren Verndell Wainohu, Keith Blenkinsopp, Michael Edward Menhinick